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Rev. William Eddy

Male 1564 - 1616  (58 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rev. William Eddy was born on 1558 to 1564 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England; died on 23 Nov 1616 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Graduation: 1583, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; He received an AB from Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge. He was a sizar while at Trinity Hall, which is a student who performs certain duties in partial payment for his education.
    • Occupation: 1583 to 1586, Thurston, Suffolk, England; He was a curate.
    • Graduation: 1586, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England; He received an MA from Trinity College, University of Cambridge.
    • Occupation: 1586, Cranbrook, Kent, England; He was an assistant vicar to the Rev. Robert Roades at St. Dunstan's Church.
    • Occupation: 12 Jan 1591 to 1616, Cranbrook, Kent, England; He was the Vicar of St. Dunstan's Church appointed by Archbishop Whitgift.
    • Will: 20 Aug 1616, Cranbrook, Kent, England; He mentions his wife, Sarah, and his children: John, Abigail, Anna, Elizabeth, Samuel, Zacharias, and Priscilla.
    • Probate/Proved: 4 Dec 1616, Canterbury, Kent, England; : Court of the Archdeacon of Canterbury

    Notes:

    Name:
    In some of the documents his last name is spelt "Eddye".

    William married Mary Fosten on 20 Nov 1587 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. Mary (daughter of John Fosten and Ellen Munn) was born about 1563 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died in Jul 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nathanaell Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 30 Mar 1589 in Staplehurst, Kent, England; died before 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    2. 3. Mary Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Sep 1591 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    3. 4. Phineas Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Sep 1593 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    4. 5. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Mar 1597 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 12 Oct 1684 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Eleanor Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Aug 1599 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; was buried in Oct 1610 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    6. 7. Abigail Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Oct 1601 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 20 Mar 1686/87 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Anna Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in May 1603 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    8. 9. Elizabeth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Dec 1606 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    9. 10. Samuel Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Sep 1608 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 12 Nov 1687 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Eddy Burial Ground, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    10. 11. Zacharias Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Mar 1610 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.
    11. 12. Nathaniel Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened in Jul 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died in Jul 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    William married Sarh Tayler on 22 Feb 1613/14 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Priscilla Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 10 Dec 1614 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died before 1637 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathanaell Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 30 Mar 1589 in Staplehurst, Kent, England; died before 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    The following appears in the register of Staplehurst Church:

    1589 Marche The XXX day was baptized
    ye sonne of Wyelyam Eddye
    mynyster & preacher of ye
    gosspell of our lord Jesus
    cryst


  2. 3.  Mary Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Sep 1591 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Before 1616, England; Simeon Evernden. Issue: 1. Simeon Evernden 2. Katherine Evernden 3. Robert Evernden


  3. 4.  Phineas Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Sep 1593 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1616, England; Katherine Courthopp, the daughter of Peter and Anne (Sheafe) Courthopp. She died before 1639 in England. Issue: 1. baby Eddy (____-1619) 2. Peter Eddy (____-1619) 3. Anne Eddy 4. Margaret Eddy 5. Susanna Eddy 6. Abigail Eddy
    • Married: Before 1639, England; Christian _____.
    • Will: 18 Dec 1639, Portsmouth, England
    • Probate/Proved: 7 Jun 1641, Portsmouth, England


  4. 5.  John Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Mar 1597 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 12 Oct 1684 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, Port-Royal, Acadia; The Eddy Family left London on board The Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
    • Moved To: Feb 1631, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He having written to Governor Winthrop requesting permission to settle in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
    • History: Mar 1633, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He had had a temporary attack of insanity.
    • Offices Held: 1634 to 1637; He served as a member of the first Board of Selectman, and for two years afterwards.
    • Offices Held: 1634, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected the Town Clerk. He held this office for several years, and was again elected in 1670.
    • Freeman: 3 Sep 1634, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 15 Dec 1673, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He requested to be excused from [military] training.
    • Will: 11 Jan 1677, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: 8 Dec 1684, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; His inventory was taken and valued at £216.
    • Probate/Proved: 16 Dec 1684, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Amie Doggett after 22 May 1619 in England. Amie (daughter of John Doggett and Dorothy) was christened on 16 Jul 1597 in Groton, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 9 Jun 1622 in Nayland, Suffolk, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1622/23 in Nayland, Suffolk, England.
    2. 15. Sarah Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1624 in England; died on 3 Feb 1709/10 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 16. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 Mar 1624 in Nayland, Suffolk, England.
    4. 17. Mary Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 10 Mar 1625/26 in Nayland, Suffolk, England; died on 13 Sep 1693 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 18. Pilgrim Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1634 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 19. Pilgrim Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1635 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 20. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1636/37 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Dec 1707 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 21. Benjamin Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1638 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 22. Samuel Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1711 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 23. Ruth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1642 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 24. Abigail Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died before 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    John married Joanna after 12 May 1666 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Joanna was born about 1603 in England; died on 25 Aug 1683 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Eleanor Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Aug 1599 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; was buried in Oct 1610 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    She is listed as "Ellen" on the burial record.


  6. 7.  Abigail Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Oct 1601 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 20 Mar 1686/87 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1619, England; John Benjamin. He was born about 1598 in Hertfordshire, England. He was educated about 1618 at Cambridge University, Cambridgeshire, England. He became a freeman on 6 November 1632 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He served on 29 May 1633 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Constable. On 7 November 1634, he was exempted from military training, but required "to have arms for himself and his servants.." He died on Wednesday 14 June 1645 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. John's estate was inventoried in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, valued at £297 3/2d. John's will was proved on 3 July 1645 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Benjamin (c1620-1706) 2. Abigail Benjamin (1624-1696) 3. Mary Benjamin (c1626-1646) 4. Samuel Benjamin (1628-1669) 5. Joseph Benjamin (1633-1704) 6. Caleb Benjamin (c1638-1684) 7. Abel Benjamin (c1640-____) 8. Joshua Benjamin (c1642-1684)
    • Immigration: 16 Sep 1632, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; John and Abigail arrived on board the ship, Lion out of Bristol, under Capt. Mason.
    • History: 1636, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Their home burnt with an estimated loss of over £100. This house contained what was then considered one of the finer libraries in New England.
    • Moved to: 1637, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1654, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


  7. 8.  Anna Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in May 1603 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1632, England; Barnabus Wines or Windes. He was born about 1600 in England. He became a freeman on 6 May 1635 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was a proprietor in 1636/37 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was made a corporal of the militia company in 1654 in Southold, Suffolk County, New York. He became a freeman in 1662 in Southold, Suffolk County, New York. He served in 1664 in Southold, Suffolk County, New York, as the Deputy to the Connecticut General Court. Issue: 1. Anna Wines (c1633-____) 2. Barnabus Wines (c1636-1711) 3. Sarah Wines (c1640-____) 4. Samuel Wines (c1645-1729) 5. Prudence Wines (c1650-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1644, Southold, Suffolk County, New York


  8. 9.  Elizabeth Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Dec 1606 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

  9. 10.  Samuel Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 15 Sep 1608 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died on 12 Nov 1687 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Eddy Burial Ground, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1617 to 1630; He was a tailor having been apprenticed out by his older brother, Phineas Eddy.
    • Married: Abt 1629, England; Elizabeth Savery Her last name was probably Savery, as Thomas Savery was refereed to as a brother-in-law by Samuel Eddy in a deed dated 20 February 1662. She was born about 1607 in England. She was "arraigned for wringing and hanging out her clothes on Lord's day, in time of publicke Exercise: fine 20s, but remitted." on 7 October 1651 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. She was "summoned for travelling from Plymouth to Boston on Lord's day. She answered that Mrs. Saffin was very weak, and sent for her, with an earnest desire to see her in her weakness. The court thought they saw not a sufficient excuse, and saw cause to admonisher her, and so she was discharged" on 1 May 1660 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. She died on Tuesday 24 May 1689 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. She was buried after 24 May 1689 in Eddy Burial Ground, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Eddy (1637-1715) 2. Zachariah Eddy (1639-1718) 3. Caleb Eddy (1643-1713) 4. Obadiah Eddy (1645-1722) 5. Hannah Eddy (1647-____)
    • Probate/Proved: May 1630, England; His inheritance of £100 from his father's estate from which he probably paid for his passage to New England.
    • Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, London, England; He and his family left on board the Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
    • Land/House: 9 May 1631, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; He purchased land from Experience Mitchell, then spelt "Midgehill".
    • History: 1633; His servant, Thomas Brian "was brought before the governor and assistants, for running away, (brought back by an Indian,) and whipped before the governor" in 1633."
    • Freeman: 1 Jan 1632/33, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • History: 1638, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Samuel and Elizabeth were listed in the town records as being among the "poore of the town."
    • Military: 1643, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; He was enrolled among those who bore arms.
    • History: 29 Nov 1652; He was one of the 26 men how purchased from Sachem Wampatuck, the lands which now are much of Middleborough, Massachusetts.
    • Moved to: Jun 1678 to Dec 1681, Swampscott, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


  10. 11.  Zacharias Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Mar 1610 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

  11. 12.  Nathaniel Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened in Jul 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died in Jul 1611 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He died nine days after his birth.


  12. 13.  Priscilla Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was christened on 10 Dec 1614 in Cranbrook, Kent, England; died before 1637 in Cranbrook, Kent, England.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She is not mentioned in her mother's will of 1 August 1637.



Generation: 3

  1. 14.  John Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was christened on 9 Jun 1622 in Nayland, Suffolk, England; was buried on 8 Feb 1622/23 in Nayland, Suffolk, England.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    His burial year was recorded as 1622.


  2. 15.  Sarah Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born about 1624 in England; died on 3 Feb 1709/10 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, Port-Royal, Acadia; The Eddy Family left London on board The Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
    • Married: Abt 1640; John Marion, the son of Isaac Marion. He was born about 1619 in Stebbe, Essex, England. He became a freeman on 26 May 1652 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He was a cordwainer and a shoemaker in Watertown. On 11 January 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, John Marion was mentioned in the will of John Eddy. He served in 1693 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He died on Wednesday 7 January 1705 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. His estate was probated on 12 February 1705 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. John's gravestone inscription in Kings Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, reads:
      HERE LYES Ye BODY OF JOHN MARION DIED JANUAYe 27-1705 IN Ye 86 YEAR OF HIS AGE
      Issue: 1. Mary Marion (1641-1642) 2. John Marion (1643-1643) 3. Elizabeth Marion (1644-____) 4. John Marion (1651-1728) 5. Isaac Marion (1653-1724) 6. Samuel Marion (1655-1726) 7. Sarah Marion (1659-____) 8. Thomasin Marion (1660-____) 9. Mary Marion (1663-____) 10. Joseph Marion (1666-____) 11. Benjamin Marion (1670-____)
    • Moved to: Before 1652, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 15 Feb 1651/52, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah and John Marion joined the First Church of Boston.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Buried:
    HERE LYES Ye
    BODY OF Mrs
    SARAH MARION
    WIFE OF Ye LATE
    MR JOHN MARION
    DIED FEBRY Ye 3d
    1709/10 IN
    Ye 85th
    YEAR OF HER AGE


  3. 16.  John Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was christened on 29 Mar 1624 in Nayland, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Complier's Note: 1930; There is a possibility that this John is the John Eddy who settled in Taunton and was a carpenter. While he is not mentioned in the will of John Eddy Sr. and there is another son, John, both of these occurrences are not unusual in those days. There is however absolutely no proof.


  4. 17.  Mary Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was christened on 10 Mar 1625/26 in Nayland, Suffolk, England; died on 13 Sep 1693 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, Port-Royal, Acadia; The Eddy Family left London on board The Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
    • Married: say 1647; Thomas Orton. He was born before 1627 in England. He was a ships carpenter. Thomas Orton was appointed by the Selectman to ring the bell. On 11 January 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Thomas Orton was mentioned in the will of John Eddy. He died on Monday 19 May 1687 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Orton (1648-____) 2. Sarah Orton (1649-1691) 3. Thomas Orton (1655-____) 4. John Orton (1657-____) 5. William Orton (1658-1659) 6. William Orton (1660-____) 7. Samuel Orton (1661-____) 8. Ebenezer Orton (1663-1694) 9. Thomas Orton (1665-1665) 10. Ann Orton (1666-____) 11. Abigail Orton (1668-____)
    • Religion: 12 Apr 1650, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Mary joined the Charlestown Church.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Her christening year was recorded as 1625.

    Name:


    Religion:
    Her admission date was recorded as 12 (2) 1650.


  5. 18.  Pilgrim Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Aug 1634 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth was recorded as 25 (6) 1634.


  6. 19.  Pilgrim Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born about 1635 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 22 Apr 1656, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; William Baker, the son of Nathaniel Baker. He was a pump-maker in Boston. On 23 September 1651 William, married first, Mary Eddington,, daughter of Edmund Eddington, in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The marriage date was recorded as 23 (7) 1651. They had three children: Mary, born 16 May 1652 and died at three months; John, born 14 December 1653; and William, born 19 October 1655.1,2 William's estate was inventoried on 17 June 1679 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Nathaniel Baker

    Notes:

    Married:
    The marriage date was recorded as 22 (2) 1656.


  7. 20.  John Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Feb 1636/37 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Dec 1707 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 1671, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman.
    • Complier's Note: 2001; Bond (1860) gives his wife as Sarah Woodward. Here he confuses the son of John's brother, Samuel with this John.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 16 (12) 1636.


  8. 21.  Benjamin Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born in say 1638 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 22.  Samuel Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Sep 1640 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Nov 1711 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 10 Aug 1630, Port-Royal, Acadia; The Eddy Family left London on board The Handmaid, John Grant master. They spent twelve weeks at sea, reaching Plymouth, Massachusetts 29 October 1630, with her masts "spent" from the weather.
    • Occupation: say 1665, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a a cordwainer (shoemaker).
    • Military: 1684; He was a drummer whom the town refused to pay.
    • Offices Held: 1683/84, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Tithingman. He was appointed again in 1693/94 and 1704/05.
    • Religion: 1690, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel and Sarah joined the Watertown Church.
    • Religion: say 1691, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel was very active in church affairs, serving on several committees. In the inventory of his estate was not only a Bible, but several books on Divinity.
    • Offices Held: 1695/96, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a Fence-viewer.
    • Will: 6 Aug 1702, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Sarah, and his children: Samuel, Benjamin, Deliverance, Elizabeth, Ruth, Joanna, and Sarah.
    • Offices Held: 1703 to 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Town-Sealer of Leather.
    • Inventory: 18 Dec 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The inventory taken included a house and 30 acres valued at £150, along with two other parcels of land bringing the total to £272.
    • Probate/Proved: 30 Dec 1711, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 30 (7) 1640.

    Samuel married Sarah Meade on 30 Nov 1664 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Gabriel Meade and Joanna) was christened on 4 Jan 1643 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died after 1711. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1666 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Jul 1694 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 26. Samuel Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1668 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Aug 1746 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 27. Sarah Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1670 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Nov 1711 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 28. Benjamin Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1673 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1729 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 29. Deliverance Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Dec 1758 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 30. Elizabeth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Feb 1678/79 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Mar 1712 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 31. Ruth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 32. Joanna Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1685 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  10. 23.  Ruth Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born in say 1642 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1662; Ezekiel Gardner. 2 He died before 9 February 1703. Issue: 1. Samuel Gardner
    • Residence: 9 Feb 1703, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island


  11. 24.  Abigail Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Oct 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died before 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth was recorded as 11 (8) 1643.

    Died:
    She was not mentioned in her father's will and probably died young.



Generation: 4

  1. 25.  John Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born about 1666 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Jul 1694 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1692; He was a turner.
    • Married: 6 Jul 1693, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Woodward, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Hammond) Woodward. She was born on 3 October 1674 or on 3 October 1675 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. After John's death, on 1 December 1696 Sarah, at age 22, married Isaiah Whitney, at age 25, son of Thomas Whitney and Mary Kettell, in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She was living in 1715 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Inventory: 4 Oct 1694, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts


  2. 26.  Samuel Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Jun 1668 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Aug 1746 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Miscellaneous: 1684, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a drummer-boy whom the Town of Watertown refused to pay in 1684.
    • Religion: 12 Dec 1697, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 12 December 1697 Samuel and Elizabeth joined the church in Watertown.
    • Occupation: 1700; From a deed recorded in 1700, we learn that he was a cordwainer [shoemaker], like his father, and that he had some education since he was able to write his name.
    • Proprietor: 14 Jan 1714/15, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 14 January 1714/15 his name appears on a list of those who are proprietors, who are in possession of the first granted house lotts in Watertown.
    • Legal: 1717, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Samuel Eddy was ordered and reimbursed by the town to keep James Holland, one of the town's poor in 1717.
    • Offices Held: Between 1719 and 1722, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Between 1719 and 1722 he was the Sealer of Leather.
    • Last Full Review: 3 Jun 2020

    Samuel married Elizabeth Woodward on 7 Dec 1693 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of George Woodward and Elizabeth Hammond) was born on 8 May 1664 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Aug 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. John Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1696 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 12 Sep 1697 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1762 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 34. Elizabeth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1697 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 12 Sep 1697 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 35. Sarah Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1700 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Oct 1779 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 36. Samuel Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1701 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Aug 1762 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 37. Elizabeth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1703 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 38. Ebenezer Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1704/5 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1768 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 39. Benjamin Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1707 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 May 1799 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 40. Ruth Eddy  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 27.  Sarah Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Oct 1670 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Nov 1711 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 3 Aug 1690, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah joined the Watertown Church.
    • Married: 15 Nov 1699, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Thomas Coolidge, the son of Nathaniel and Mary (Bright) Coolidge. He was born on 24 April 1670 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was an inn-keeper between 1713 and 1737 in Watertown. After Sarah's death, on 15 January 1712/13 Thomas, at age 42, married Mary Smith, at age 45, daughter of John Smith and Mary Beers, in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Lawson (1998) gives the site of the wedding as Boston. He served in 1726 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He served as a Selectman again from 1733 to 1735. He left a will on 8 April 1734 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on Wednesday 15 May 1737 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. His estate was probated on 30 May 1737 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Coolidge (1700-1721) 2. Tabitha Coolidge (1702-1794) 3. David Coolidge (1705-1772)


  4. 28.  Benjamin Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Sep 1673 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1729 in Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 29 May 1698, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Benjamin Eddy joined the Watertown Church.
    • Occupation: say 1706; He was a turner.
    • Married: 7 Dec 1707, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Abigail Holden, the daughter of Justinian and Elizabeth Holden. She died before 7 December 1713 when her husband married her sister in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Married: 7 Dec 1713, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Grace Holden, the daughter of Justinian and Mary (Rutter) Holden as well as the sister of his late wife. She was born on 13 August 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 9 November 1714 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts of childbirth. Issue: 1. Grace Eddy (1714-____)
    • Married: 7 Nov 1716, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Phillips, the daughter of Theophilus and Mary (Bennet) Phillips. She was born about 1693. She died on Tuesday 25 September 1759 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Phillips (1717-1730) 2. Elizabeth Phillips (1719-1749) 3. Jonas Phillips (1722-1745) 4. William Phillips (1724-1724) 5. William Phillips (1725-1805)
    • Moved To: 1723, Oxford, Worcester County, Massachusetts


  5. 29.  Deliverance Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Jul 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Dec 1758 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 17 Aug 1701, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Deliverance joined the Watertown Church.
    • Married: 22 Dec 1719, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; William Webb. On 9 December 1718 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, William Webb was cautioned against settling from Medford to Watertown.


  6. 30.  Elizabeth Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 02 Feb 1678/79 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Mar 1712 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Apr 1700, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Ebenezer Allen, the son of Lewis and Mary (Sherman) Allen. He was born on 26 December 1674 or he was born in 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was a cordwainer and a farmer. After Elizabeth's death, on 14 August 1712 Ebenezer, at age 37, married Sarah Waite, at age 24, daughter of Thomas Waite and Mary (unknown), in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on Monday 9 July 1770 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was buried in Old Burial Field, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Allen (1701-____) 2. Ruth Allen (1703-____) 3. Abigail Allen (1705-____) 4. Josiah Allen (1708-____) 5. Phineas Allen (1710-____) 6. John Allen (1713-____) 7. Thankful Allen (1717-____) 8. Sarah Allen (1718-____) 9. Rebecca Allen (1719-1720) 10. Rebecca Allen (1720-____) 11. Ebenezer Allen (1722-____) 12. Elisha Allen (1724-____) 13. Mary Allen (1727-____)

    Notes:

    Died:
    Bond (1860) gives her death as 19 March 1711/12 in Weston, Massachusetts.


  7. 31.  Ruth Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Nov 1681 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1702 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 15 Nov 1699, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Ensign Jonathan Stone, the son of Deacon Simon and Mary (Whipple) Stone. He was born on 26 December 1677 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. After Ruth's death, about 1703 Jonathan, married Mary _____. After Mary's death, on 15 November 1720 Jonathan, at age 42, married Hepzibah Coolidge, at age 39, daughter of Nathaniel Coolidge and Mary Bright, in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He served in 1724 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman. He served again in 1727. He served in 1730 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as an Ensign in the militia. He died on Monday 7 January 1754 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Stone (1702-1725) 2. Hepzibah Stone (1722-1723) 3. Ann Stone (1722-____) 4. Moses Stone (1723-1790)
    • Residence: Abt 1700, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She and her husband were living at the Old Homestead of Deacon Simon Stone.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Brown (1899) gives her death date as 7 October 1702.


  8. 32.  Joanna Eddy Descendancy chart to this point (22.Samuel3, 5.John2, 1.William1) was born on 24 Apr 1685 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Dec 1720, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Thomas Philebrown. He was born in Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. They were married by the Rev. Henry Gibbs. Joanna Eddy was Thomas Phillebrown's second wife. Issue: 1. Abigail Philebrown (1721-____) 2. Samuel Philebrown (1723-____) 3. Lydia Philebrown (1725-____) 4. James Philebrown (1728-____)
    • Residence: 1723, Weston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: Feb 1736/37; Joanna and Thomas were dismissed from the church in Boston to the church in Norton, Massachusetts.
    • Religion: 1738, Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Joanna and Thomas joined the church in Norton.
    • Religion: 1746, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Joanna and Thomas joined the church in Boston.