"Emma Woodbury House. This lot of land belonged to Richard Haynes in 1676. The principal part (nine acres) of this lot was conveyed by David Perkins of Bridgewater, blacksmith, with the dwelling house and barn thereon, for one hundred and two pounds and ten shillings, to Andrew Elliott of Beverly, cordwainer, June 15, 1689; and, for love, Mr. Elliot gave the estate to his daughter Emma Woodbury, wife of Andrew Woodbury of Beverly, mariner, in or before 1697, but did not convey it by deed until Aug. 14, 1702, when she was the wife of Rev. Thomas Blowers of Beverly." [citing Essex deeds 16:158, [1].]
