BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES
Francis Whipple and Abigail Lamson
Francis Whipple was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts to Jonathan and Frances (Edwards) Whipple, possibly in 1705.
Abigail Lamson was born February 15, 1708/09, also in Ipswich. Her parents were Thomas and Abigail (Faulkner) Lamson.
Francis and Abigail were married May 11, 1726 or 1727 in Ipswich. In 1734, they joined the Evangelical Congregational Church of Westboro. Meanwhile, they had ten children over a period of about 25 years:
Francis held various offices in Westboro, including Selectman, Town Treasurer and Town Clerk. He was the moderator at the March town meetings five times between 1762 and 1770. He also served as a Representative in the Massachsetts Assembly for 14 years in the period between 1746 and 1765.
Abigail died in Worcester, Massachusetts on an unknown date.
Francis died on July 02, 1787 in New Braintree, Massachusetts.
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