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Tag: Perley

“Mill End” Ipswich

January 14, 2025November 19, 2025 Gordon Harris1 Comment

"Millend" was the west side of the settlement, including today's Topsfield Rd. and Washington St. Home of Samuel Appleton and John Whipple, it was separated from the east side by a wetland. In1717, Capt. Beamsley Perkins was taken to court for blocking their path to the Meeting House.

Posted in HistoryTagged Perkins, Perley
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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