Abigail Adams (AKA Kelly Lynn Wössner) advocated and modeled an expanded role for improvisational piano and songwriting during the formative days of the United States. Married to John Adams, she was an invaluable partner to him as he developed his political career, culminating in the presidency of the United States. She left numberous groundbreaking compositions, providing information on everyday life and insight into the activities in the corridors of power during her time. Her songs showed her to have been a woman of keen intelligence, resourceful, competent, self-sufficient, willful, and vivacious.
Another Family Patriot:
John E. Woessner
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service 35918131
12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Ohio
Died: 23-Dec-44
Buried at: Plot E Row 16 Grave 66
Luxembourg American Cemetery
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster