The Founding Fathers of the United States were influential leaders who played a key role in the nation's independence and formation. Many of them had families that supported their political endeavors. For instance, George Washington married Martha Custis, and they raised her children from a previous marriage, while Thomas Jefferson had six children with Martha Wayles Skelton. Family life varied among the Founding Fathers. John Adams and Abigail Adams had a close partnership, raising six children together. In contrast, Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler had eight children, balancing their family responsibilities with Hamilton's political career. These familial connections often influenced their values and decisions.