"28 [27] Thomas3 Emerson, son of Nathaniel and Sarah Emerson, was born at Ipswich, Mass., and died at Ipswich, 14 April, 1738 [sic, this not found, record gives 21 Dec 1747]. He married 20 November, 1685, Philippa Perkins, a daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Wainwright) Perkins. She was born at Ipswich, 28 November, 1670, and died 26 April, 1738. They resided at Ipswich, near 'Labour-in-vain.' Mr. Emerson was a farmer.
Essex (Mass.) Probate, xxvii.:228.
Will of Thomas Emerson Sr. of Chebacco dated 14 March 1738, probated 4 January 1747. Children named: Sarah Hunt, Elizabeth Smith, Mary wife of Stephen Story, Mehitable Burnam, and son Thomas to be executor, and to him was given the remaining estate, excepting the household goods."