William Goodhue, an early settler of Ipswich was granted this lot, “about half a mile above the mill.” His descendant William Goodhue married Abigail Adams in 1718, and is believed to have constructed this house in 1763.
This timber frame Georgian house was constructed with an integral lean-to, the popular New England style known as a saltbox. It originally had a central chimney, which was replaced with 2 rear chimneys supported by brick arches in the 1820s.
Read more about the Goodhue-Adams House at the Historic Ipswich site.
Historic Ipswich 
These are wonderful! I’ve learned so much from each of them. I am a descendant of Robert Burrows snd do appreciate the words you share of an earlier age Thank you!!!