6 Sep 1613 was Deacon Samuel Edson's Baptism Date in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was born sometime in 1612. Exact date unknown.
6 Sep 1613 was Deacon Samuel Edson's Baptism Date in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England. He was born sometime in 1612. Exact date unknown.
Inscription
SAMUEL & SUESANAH EDSON
INTERD HE JULY Ye 20, 1692 & SHE
FEBRUARY Ye 20, 1699 HE AGED
80 & SHE AGED 81 YEARS
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The plaque reads: In honored memory of Deacon Samuel Edson
Bapt. Sept. 5, 1613 Fillongley, Warwickshire, England
An original proprieter of Bridgewater he, with 56 share holders including Miles Standish and "Goodman Alden" bought the land Mar. 23, 1649 from Chief Massasoit the "White man's friend to the Pilgrim fathers"
Deacon Edson built the first grist mill in Bridgewater on this site where these mill stones testify to his courage and foresight.
A deacon in the Puritan church prominent leader in the affairs of the community until his death July 19, 1692
courtesy of JD Wixom (#48224013)