63. Thomas1 Elithorp had an acre and half house lot on Bradford street, 1643. This lot soon became the property of Richard Clark. He lived on the "John Cross farm" then in Ipswich, from about 1650 to the time of his death. We find no record of his first wife. He married (2) Abigail, widow of Thomas Sumner (192-1). 14 May, 1654, Widow Abigail Elithorp, Hugh Smith, and John Pickard petitioned the General Court for probate of the will of Thomas Elithorp; mention is made of eldest son and three youngest children. 1 Nov., 1654, the case is referred to the Ipswich Court. 6 Apr., 1668, "Abigaill Jones sometimes wife vnto Thomas Elithrop of Rowley deceased and Nathanill Elithorp, sonn of sayd Thomas Elithorp, and Henry Ryley and Mary his wife, and Joseph Pickworth and Abigaill his wife Daughters vnto the aforesd Thomas Elithorp" give power of attorney to "our loveing Brother John Elithorp." (Essex Deeds, 3 Ips.: 220).
