Who was Abigail Smith?

Abigail Smith (1744–1818) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Abigail?

Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 14 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Abigail?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Abigail Smith 1744–1818

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees

Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability

Reliability Score: A

Strong — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail Smith in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 13 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Nov 1744 · Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Died 28 Oct 1818 · Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father

Mother

Spouse

Children , , John Adams,

Siblings

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … US & British Isle, Joseph … Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories Massachusetts, Marriages Abigail Smith Adams: "First First … First First Ladies Genealogical and Personal Memoirs relating … Grolier Encyclopedia. "The Royal Descents of 500 … The White House, A History …

Researchers connected through Abigail Smith 1744–1818

and 12 more tree owners connected with Abigail Smith 1744–1818

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

John Adams

Biography

In 1744, Abigail Smith entered the world in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA, born to rev william smith jr and elizabeth quincy. Abigail Smith married john adams jr, and had children including abigail adams, charles adams, john quincy adams, susanna adams. Abigail Smith passed away in 1818 in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

1

Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
2

Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
3

Record Millennium File
4

Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
5

Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
6

Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
7

Record US & British Isle, Joseph Thomas Biographical Dictionary, 1890
8

Burial Records Web: Massachusetts, Find A Grave Index, 1620-2013
9

Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
10

Record North America, Family Histories
11

Marriage Records Massachusetts, Marriages
12

Record Abigail Smith Adams: "First First Ladies" Whitton - page 20+
13

Record First First Ladies
14

Record Genealogical and Personal Memoirs relating to the families of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts
15

Record Grolier Encyclopedia.
16

Record "The Royal Descents of 500 Immigrants to the American Colonies of the United States" by Gary Boyd Roberts 1993.
17

Record The White House, A History of the Presidents.

Life Timeline

1744

Birth of Abigail Smith in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1818

Death of Abigail Smith in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Smith

This ancestor line traces from Winchester, Hampshire, England (1218) to Weymouth, Norfolk, MA (1744) across 14 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Smith (1744–1818) was born in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA and died in Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Smith US Census Records

Browse all census records

Abigail Smith's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Abigail Smith PTP

1744–1818

Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA