Tragic Loss in John Adams' Family
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John Adams and his wife, Abigail, welcomed their daughter Susanna into their family. The joy of her birth was short-lived, however, as she died before reaching her second birthday. This loss deeply affected the Adams family, overshadowing the earlier joy with grief. Her brief life left a poignant mark on John Adams, who would later become a Founding Father and the second President of the United States. The death of Susanna was a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by families in that era due to limited medical knowledge and high infant mortality rates. #JohnAdams #FamilyLoss #18thCenturyLife #InfantMortality #MoofLife
Primary Reference: The Adams Children | American Experience | Official Site | PBS

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