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Tag Archives: Adams’ son-in-law William Smith
Nabby Adams: The Mastectomy
John and Abigail Adams’ daughter underwent a mastectomy when she was forty-four. The Oldest Adams Offspring The eldest of the four surviving children of John and Abigail Adams was a daughter, named Abigail (1765-1813) and forever nicknamed “Nabby.” Somewhat withdrawn … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Abigail Adams sister Mary Cranch, Adams' son-in-law William Smith, American history, cancer in colonial times, Dr.Benjamin Rush, history, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nabby Adams, Nabby Adams Smith, Nabby Adams' beau Royall Tyler, performing surgery in 19th century, Royall Tyler, the mastectomy of Nabby Adams, treating cancer in 19th century, US history, William Smith Adams' son-in-law
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