An American Family History

Isaac Estey, Sr. was born on November 17, 1627 in Freston, Suffolk County, England. He was christened on November 17, 1727 in St. Peter's church, Freston, Suffolk County. His parents were Jeffrey Estey and Margaret Pott and his sister was Catherine Estey Scudder Jones.

He married Mary Towne in about 1656. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on Isaac and Mary Estey.

He was a cooper.

When his father Jeffrey died in January 4, 1657 in Huntington. he left Isaac a bed and bedding.

In 1661, he was one of the commoners appointed to share in the Topsfield common land on the south side of Ipswich river.

In 1664 he was rated at 19 schillings 6 pence, which was the minister's rate for that year and entitled him to a proportionate share in the division of the common land. In the casting of lots he was given the 15th share.

In 1672, with Deacon Howlet, Lieutenant Francis Peabody, Joseph and Edmund Towne and Thomas Baker he was granted

all the swamp meadow, lying upon Ipswich river, extending from the lower part of the Governor's meadow down to the bridge that goes over the river below old Goodman Towne's for a consideration of fifty pounds.

He was one of the selectmen of the town in 1680, 1682, 1686 and 1688. In 1681, 1684 and 1685, he was chosen as a juryman in Ipswich, and in 1691 and 1696, he was chosen grand juryman. He also served as tythingman, surveyor of highways and fences, and was a member of different committees of the town.

He became a widower in 1692 when his wife, Mary, was executed for witchcraft.

He died in 1712 in Topsfield.

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.