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Louisa Catherine Adams - First Lady

Louisa Adams, First Lady 1825-1829, wife of John Quincy Adams, sixth President of the United States.

About Louisa Adams

A biography of Louisa Adams, First Lady, married to John Quincy Adams.

Louisa Adams Portrait

A portrait of Louisa Adams, part of a larger gallery of portraits of American First Ladies.

Biography

Biography on the official White House website.

Portrait (Library of Congress)

Painted by C.R. Leslie, engraved by G.F. Storm.

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