With two children Robert and Eleanor came to Ipswich, MA in1635. They then moved to Salem as early as 1638 and settledfinally in Newbury in 1640. Robert owned a large amount of landand became quite prosperous. He was employed by the town to"ring the swine" in 1646 and swore the "Oath of Allegiance" inNewbury in 1678.Abstract of the Will of robert Adams, the immigrant, Newbury,MA, 1680To be buried according to the disposing of Executors. Lovingwife, Sarah, confirmed in the agreement I made with her beforemarriage, and having allowed her the annuity belonging to her bythe will of her former husband which she hath reserved to herown use, I do allow it to her, and her right not to bequestioned; also I give her my great chest, and the highestchair in the room wherein we live; both which she is to restoreagain at her death, or if she shall marry again; also all themoney I leave, and not to be accountable to anyone; to live anddwell in the house, enjoying the parlor wholly for one year. Toeldest son, John Adams, (besides what has been given to him), 20pounds to be paid by Executor within twelve months. To son,Isaac Adams, 5 pounds by the year during life, in goodmerchantable pay, as English corn, pork, beef and such like;also my wearing clothes, and the bed in the north garret, andall the furniture belonging to it, and the least brass pot andpothooks, and liberty to make use of such garret during life,inless he marry, then he shall leave it. To son, Jacob Adams,the house he lives in and the land adjoining to it as now fencedin; also, all my meadow in the Neck, on the south dise of theNewbury River. To daughter Hannah Adams, 20 pounds, within ayear. To Joanna, her child, the bed and furniture to it in theparlor, and the bigger brass pot, and the chest and chair whichare formerly mentioned, when returned - to have said legacy whenfull eighteen years of age or to be married. To daughter,Elizabeth, wife of Edward Phelps, one cow. To daughter, Joanna,wife of Launcelot Grainger, one cow. To daughter, Mary, wife ofJeremiah Goodridge, one cow. To the three sons of my sonAbraham, viz.: Robert, Abraham, and Isaac each a gun, and to thetwo elder, each a sword. All the rest of effects to son, AbrahamAdams. Lands, after his death, to go to his eldest son, Robert,also the great brass kettle, tables, andirons and spit. SonAbraham and his son, Robert, to be joint Executors of will. SonAbraham to have full power to act alone as Executor till hisson, Robert, be of age. And though I appoint Robt. Adams my heirafter his father, mary, wife of said Abraham not to be debarredany just claim if left a widow. Further, to daughter JoannaGrainger, my pewter tankard and a pewter bowl. To Mary, daughterof son Abraham, a box with a lock and key, and six diapernapkins. If Robert, son of son Abraham, come into possession byreversion of my lands, he shall give to either of his twobrothers now in being, viz.: Abraham and Isaac, 20 poundsapiece.Loving friends, Mr. John Woodbridge and Mr. Nicholas Noyes, bothof Newbury to be overseers of this my will, and I give them twoof the best wethers (castrated rams) I have, to either of themone. Signed and sealed the 7th of March, 1680. In presence ofJohn Woodridge, Nicholas Noyes. - Robert Adams (L.S.)On review of this my will, do ratify and confirm it, with theatlieele addition in the article to my son, isaac. This 27th ofJune, 1682. Witness: Jno. Woodbridge, Nicholas Noyes. - RobertAdams (L.S.)Inventory: orchard, dwelling0house, barn, &c., with 80 acresupland, 60 acres meadow and freehold, 600 pounds. Livestock, 94pounds. Furniture &c. 222 pounds 17 shillings. Total 916 pounds17 shillings.