Ipswich Burying Grounds

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1. I had the absolute pleasure of taking the Historic Ipswich Ancestry Tour with Gordon Harris, last month and it was truly unforgettable. Gordon not only has an incredible depth of knowledge about the history of Ipswich and Essex, Massachusetts, but he also has a gift for bringing that history to life in a way that feels both personal and meaningful.

   What made the experience so special for me was how Gordon connected the broader story of Ipswich to my own family’s history. He took the time to guide me to locations that were directly tied to my ancestors and shared fascinating details about the people and events that shaped the area. From historic homes and landmarks to cemeteries and hidden gems, every stop on the tour deepened my appreciation and love for the rich heritage of this community.

   If you have roots in Ipswich or Essex County—or even if you simply love history—this tour is an absolute must. Gordon’s passion, knowledge, and warm personality make it a one-of-a-kind experience. I walked away with not only a stronger connection to my family’s past but also a profound respect for the history of this remarkable place, that I will return too.

   Highly recommended for genealogists, history buffs, and anyone who wants to step back in time and see New England through the lens of its earliest settlers.

2. In Checking out your links. I know he is not John Whipple the 3rd. But Possibly Capt. John Whipple of the Hamlet Parish of Ipswich. Will look into that also. Thank you! If I can I will try to scan the receipt and if you would like to see it, let me know how or where to send it to you. Welcome to post it also.

   1. email historicipswich@gmail.com

3. I am looking for the headstone for “Major John Whipple” Born July 15th 1657 in Ipswich, Died June 12th 1722. Resources have pointed me to 2 cemetery names. Old North Churchyard and Old North Cemetery. I could not find Old North Churchyard, thinking it might be the same as Old North Cemetery. Maybe you can help me locate which cemetery and which section. I have in my possession a Revolutionary War, soldiers pay receipt made out to “John Whipple (the) 5th” for 49 pounds, four shillings, for his services in the Continental Service. Dated February 25th 1780. Attention to Maj. General Farley and signed by Town Treasurer Thomas Burnham, acting by order of the Town Committe.

   Would love to be able to find Major John Whipple’s Stone to photograph. Any help would be appreciated. Any other information like his military service or sources for would be helpful also.

   Wayne Brossi

   1. Hi Wayne, thanks for asking. The location of Maj. John Whipple’s gravestone is unknown, but the gravestones of his wife Ketherine and daughter Katherine are at the Old North Burying Ground. https://historicipswich.net/ipswich-old-north-burying-ground/

      His house is also still standing in Ipswich. https://historicipswich.net/the-whipple-house-south-green/

      The John Whipple whose receipt you have was probably Capt. John Whipple who lived in the Hamlet Parish of Ipswich, now the town of Hamilton. https://archive.org/details/ipswichinmassac00wisegoog/page/172/mode/2up?view=theater&q=%22john+whipple%22

      Or he may have been Private John Whipple, also of the Hamlet. Here’s his gravestone: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/118799937/john-whipple

4. You are right. I should have said Ipswich MA and NEW Ipswich NH. I made the same mistake so many others have made having to go back to make corrections. Have a great day, and Thanks for all the help you give.

5. I’d love to know where the slaves may have been buried. I think that it’s important that we honor them. I’d love to pay my respects.

6. I am having a difficult time locating Solomon Wildes and his wife Anna M. Wildes (Harding) His parents are Thomas and Eunice and you have a record of them being buried in the Old Burial grounds, however, Solomon and his wife Anna are nowhere to be found. Is your cemetery list complete for Ipswich?? That is where they died, same as his parents. 1825-1895 Solomon 1836-1905 is Anna (Harding) Wildes, thanks Linda

   1. Solomon Wildes born in Ipswich Feb 16 1825 married first Ellen Althea who died at Chelsea June 12 1849 aged 26 years 9 mos. He married second and third Anna W Harding of Bath Me. He died in Boston Feb 22 1895. Source: The Historical Collections of the Topsfield Historical Society, Volume 11.

      https://books.google.com/books?id=tlIl9G9OPzAC&pg=PA75#v=onepage&q&f=false

7. I am looking to see what happened to Danial Bradley who sailed on the Elizabeth in 1636? I’m starting our family tree, any help would be appreciated, Angela Bradley,

   1. Daniel Bradley came from the Parish of Alphage Cripplegate, sailing from London, England, in the “Elizabeth” 6 Apr. 1635, at the age of twenty. He resided in Ipswich, Mass., in 1636; settled in Haverhill; was made freeman there in 1642 and assisted in building in 1648 the first rude meeting house “upon the shore of the river, on a knoll that lightly swelled from the surrounding land.” In May, 1664, he bought the house and land in Haverhill adjoining the “Parsonage farm.” In 1682 the “Parsonage farm” was leased to him for twenty-five years. He was killed by the Indians on the parsonage road near the present site of the Atkinson, N.H., depot. His children and grandchildren massacred or taken prisoner. http://dkdonovan.com/getperson.php?personID=I72154&tree=Main

   2. Thank you Gordon, that is a wonderful reference. However, I am looking for their burial place. Are all the records online in Ipswich? He died in Ipswich, however, she died in Wakefield. I haven’t found her, but since he died before her in Ipswich, Maybe she was buried next to him? How do I go about finding this?

      1. He wouldn’t have died and been buried in Ipswich since was living in Haverhill and was killed in Atkinson.

      2. He was killed you are saying?

   3. Gordon, thank you for your help. I did find them buried in the Haverhill Cemetery. I added them on Findagrave.com Thanks again, Linda

8. Thanks Loraine. I hope you meant Ipswich MA, not NH.