The town of Ipswich was established on August 5, 1634, from common land called Agawam. On October 18, 1648, that portion called the "Village" at the New Meadows was set off as Topsfield. The boundary line between Ipswich and Topsfield was established, February 28, 1694.
Mary Warner Adams was born on August 18, 1695 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Her parents were John and Mary Warner.
Their children included:
Mary Adams (1717, married William Whipple),
Abigail Adams (1719, married Joseph Bowles),
William Adams (1722),
Nathaniel Adams (1727, married Ruth Bowles),
Sarah Adams Low (1729, married Jacob Low), and
John Adams (1731, married Mary Lamson).
William was a farmer in Ipswich until 1771, when he moved to Moultonboro, New Hampshire.
His will, dated July 3, 1775, was proved in Strafford County on September 21, 1775. He named his sons William, Nathaniel and John, and daughters, Mary Whipple, Abigail Bolles, and Sarah Low.
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.
