Adams Way, Abigail, 1731 - 1822

The daughter of Adam, Abigail Adams was a member of a prominent Quinnipiac family, living at East Haven, Connecticut.  It is unclear when she removed to Farmington with other members of her family.  But it is likely that Abigail married John Way, a mixed-race African-American/Native American man at least by 1770 in Farmington.  The couple lived on the Tunxis Indian reservation there until Abigail sold the property in 1806.  They remained in Farmington, however, for Abigail, about 80 years old and known as Nabby, died on September 27, 1822.  Her death record indicated she was "the last of the pure natives of this town."

 

Henry C. Bidwell, List of Deaths, Town Hall,, Farmington Library.  Sources for this biography also come from the Related Digital Heritage Items listed below.