Ipswich, Massachusetts
94 of Ipswich, February 4, 2006. Wife of the late Col. Francis R. Appleton, Jr. who died in 1974. Mrs. Appleton was the last of the long line of Appletons to have owned & operated Appleton Farms in Ipswich continuously since its founding in 1638. She was the sister of Keith Egleston and his...
Read MoreI never met you but feel your presence everyday. Thank you for your dedication to keeping this land they way it´s always been forever. I try to keep your spirit alive daily and continue to spread the magic of this place. I´m blessed to share this soil with you.
Forever grateful
September 19, 2024 | Other
WE ONLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETIN MRS. APPLETON ONCE, AT THE FARM...SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL WOMAN, AND I TREASURE THAT DAY...MY COUSIN, RICHARD APPLETON ARRANGED THE MEETING, WHICH WAS A RARE TREAT...WE ALL, MY HUSBAND, MRS. APPLETON, DICK AND I ENJOYED A LOVELY LUNCH TOGETHER...SHE WAS REMARKABLE, AND IF NOT AN APPLETON BY BIRTH, CERTAINLY ONE IN SPIRIT...SHE WILL BE MISSED...
NINA APPLETON NEWTON FARRISS
DAUGHTER OF GRACE FLETCHER APPLETON
GRANDDAUGHTER OF...
NINA FARRISS
February 07, 2006 | LEXINGTON, VA
Joan has been a very special distant relative but alway close within our hearts.It was an honor to share the 350th Anniversary Celebration in 1988 and to pend time with such a gret lady along with the hundreds also attending. Her true spirit will always be a great part of Appleton Farms in the years ahead. May God Bless Her.
Richard Appleton
February 07, 2006 | South Yarmouth, MA
When Mrs. Appleton and her English family stayed with us, vacationing in one of our rental homes on the water on Rocky Neck, E. Gloucester, for 2-3 summers, it was such a great pleasure, getting to know her informally, and having discussions about the history of, and operation of the wonderful Appleton Farm, so generously donated by her and her family, for use by the public, in perpetuity. We will always cherish those special conversations, having had the privilege of getting to know her, and...
Mrs. Carolyn O'Connor
February 07, 2006 | Gloucester, MA
