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* Louisa Catherine Adams (August 12, 1811 – September 15, 1812), born and died in [[St Petersburg, Russia]], buried in the [[Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery|Lutheran Cemetery]] there.<ref>O'Brien, ''Mrs. Adams in Winter'', 248–52</ref>
==Married life, death==
[[File:Charles Bird King portrait of Louisa Adams.jpg|left|300px|thumb|''Louisa Adams'' c. 1821–25, by [[Charles Bird King]]]]
Louisa was sickly, plagued by [[migraine headaches]] and frequent fainting spells. She had several miscarriages over the course of her marriage.
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"Our union has not been without its trials," John Quincy Adams conceded. He acknowledged many "differences of sentiment, of tastes, and of opinions in regard to domestic economy, and to the education of children between us." But added that "she always has been a faithful and affectionate wife, and a careful, tender, indulgent, and watchful mother to our children."
Her husband died at the [[United States Capitol]] in 1848. She remained in Washington until her death of a heart attack on May 15, 1852, at the age of 77. The day of her funeral was the first time both houses of of the United States Congress adjourned in mourning for any woman.<ref>http://www.history.com/topics/first-ladies/louisa-adams</ref> She is entombed at his side, along with President [[John Adams]] and first lady [[Abigail Adams]], in the [[United First Parish Church]] in [[Quincy, Massachusetts]].
==First Spouse Coin==
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