Grandson of
Vicar William Eddye, (1560 - 1616),
VICAR WILLIAM EDDYE, 1592 - 1616
ST. DUNSTAN'S PARISH CHURCH CRANBROOK, KENT, ENGLAND,
Vicar William Eddye's wife was Mary (Fosten) Eddye (1568 - 1611).
Zachariah was married May 7, 1663 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ma.
Zachariah has a cenotaph in Central Valley Cemetery.
It might be presumed that Zachariah Eddy (1639-1718), son of the pilgrim Samuel Eddy, built the house since Plymouth Colony records dated 1665 reveal that the Court at Plymouth granted to 'Zechariah Eddy a small gusset of land near the brook from his house below the path to Nemasket.' It is known that he did live in Middleborough at that time and the house is situated at this location. Zachariah, along with his brother Obadiah, is listed as one of the original settlers of Middleborough after King Philip's War ended in 1677. The Eddys owned substantial lands in this area of the town at that time.
MIDDLEBORO — Perhaps one of the least known historic homes in Middleboro, the circa 1696 Eddy House, is located in one of the town's least known neighborhoods, the village of Waterville in East Middleboro.
Mr. MacDonald wrote a brief history of his home, excerpts from which are included here.
"Undoubtedly the oldest standing Eddy home in the United States, the 1702 Eddy house is a rustic Cape Cod style cottage that quietly sits next to the old mill pond. Located in the village of Waterville in East Middleborough, Massachusetts, the house reflects early colonial days when these simple dwellings dotted this area that was once a part of the Plymouth Colony of the pilgrims. The original name of the water here was Whetstone Vineyard Brooke now called Savery's Pond. The house is located on the south side of the old Indian path from Plymouth to Nemasket and Taunton on what is today Plymouth Street.
Vicar William Eddye, (1560 - 1616),
VICAR WILLIAM EDDYE, 1592 - 1616
ST. DUNSTAN'S PARISH CHURCH CRANBROOK, KENT, ENGLAND,
Vicar William Eddye's wife was Mary (Fosten) Eddye (1568 - 1611).
Zachariah was married May 7, 1663 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ma.
Zachariah has a cenotaph in Central Valley Cemetery.
It might be presumed that Zachariah Eddy (1639-1718), son of the pilgrim Samuel Eddy, built the house since Plymouth Colony records dated 1665 reveal that the Court at Plymouth granted to 'Zechariah Eddy a small gusset of land near the brook from his house below the path to Nemasket.' It is known that he did live in Middleborough at that time and the house is situated at this location. Zachariah, along with his brother Obadiah, is listed as one of the original settlers of Middleborough after King Philip's War ended in 1677. The Eddys owned substantial lands in this area of the town at that time.
MIDDLEBORO — Perhaps one of the least known historic homes in Middleboro, the circa 1696 Eddy House, is located in one of the town's least known neighborhoods, the village of Waterville in East Middleboro.
Mr. MacDonald wrote a brief history of his home, excerpts from which are included here.
"Undoubtedly the oldest standing Eddy home in the United States, the 1702 Eddy house is a rustic Cape Cod style cottage that quietly sits next to the old mill pond. Located in the village of Waterville in East Middleborough, Massachusetts, the house reflects early colonial days when these simple dwellings dotted this area that was once a part of the Plymouth Colony of the pilgrims. The original name of the water here was Whetstone Vineyard Brooke now called Savery's Pond. The house is located on the south side of the old Indian path from Plymouth to Nemasket and Taunton on what is today Plymouth Street.
Grandson of
Vicar William Eddye, (1560 - 1616),
VICAR WILLIAM EDDYE, 1592 - 1616
ST. DUNSTAN'S PARISH CHURCH CRANBROOK, KENT, ENGLAND,
Vicar William Eddye's wife was Mary (Fosten) Eddye (1568 - 1611).
Zachariah was married May 7, 1663 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ma.
Zachariah has a cenotaph in Central Valley Cemetery.
It might be presumed that Zachariah Eddy (1639-1718), son of the pilgrim Samuel Eddy, built the house since Plymouth Colony records dated 1665 reveal that the Court at Plymouth granted to 'Zechariah Eddy a small gusset of land near the brook from his house below the path to Nemasket.' It is known that he did live in Middleborough at that time and the house is situated at this location. Zachariah, along with his brother Obadiah, is listed as one of the original settlers of Middleborough after King Philip's War ended in 1677. The Eddys owned substantial lands in this area of the town at that time.
MIDDLEBORO — Perhaps one of the least known historic homes in Middleboro, the circa 1696 Eddy House, is located in one of the town's least known neighborhoods, the village of Waterville in East Middleboro.
Mr. MacDonald wrote a brief history of his home, excerpts from which are included here.
"Undoubtedly the oldest standing Eddy home in the United States, the 1702 Eddy house is a rustic Cape Cod style cottage that quietly sits next to the old mill pond. Located in the village of Waterville in East Middleborough, Massachusetts, the house reflects early colonial days when these simple dwellings dotted this area that was once a part of the Plymouth Colony of the pilgrims. The original name of the water here was Whetstone Vineyard Brooke now called Savery's Pond. The house is located on the south side of the old Indian path from Plymouth to Nemasket and Taunton on what is today Plymouth Street.
Vicar William Eddye, (1560 - 1616),
VICAR WILLIAM EDDYE, 1592 - 1616
ST. DUNSTAN'S PARISH CHURCH CRANBROOK, KENT, ENGLAND,
Vicar William Eddye's wife was Mary (Fosten) Eddye (1568 - 1611).
Zachariah was married May 7, 1663 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ma.
Zachariah has a cenotaph in Central Valley Cemetery.
It might be presumed that Zachariah Eddy (1639-1718), son of the pilgrim Samuel Eddy, built the house since Plymouth Colony records dated 1665 reveal that the Court at Plymouth granted to 'Zechariah Eddy a small gusset of land near the brook from his house below the path to Nemasket.' It is known that he did live in Middleborough at that time and the house is situated at this location. Zachariah, along with his brother Obadiah, is listed as one of the original settlers of Middleborough after King Philip's War ended in 1677. The Eddys owned substantial lands in this area of the town at that time.
MIDDLEBORO — Perhaps one of the least known historic homes in Middleboro, the circa 1696 Eddy House, is located in one of the town's least known neighborhoods, the village of Waterville in East Middleboro.
Mr. MacDonald wrote a brief history of his home, excerpts from which are included here.
"Undoubtedly the oldest standing Eddy home in the United States, the 1702 Eddy house is a rustic Cape Cod style cottage that quietly sits next to the old mill pond. Located in the village of Waterville in East Middleborough, Massachusetts, the house reflects early colonial days when these simple dwellings dotted this area that was once a part of the Plymouth Colony of the pilgrims. The original name of the water here was Whetstone Vineyard Brooke now called Savery's Pond. The house is located on the south side of the old Indian path from Plymouth to Nemasket and Taunton on what is today Plymouth Street.
Inscription
To Honor and Perpetuate the Memory of Zachariah Eddy 1639-1718
One of the purchasers of Swansea Dec. 29, 1696. He set aside this spot, which is to lye and remain as a burying place for the families of said Eddy's and for such of their neighbors as the said Eddy's shall admit forever.
"To mark the resting place of his parents:
Samuel Eddy born in 1608, son of Rev. William Eddy, Viscar of St. Dunstan's Church, in Cranbook Co., Kent, England, and came on the "Handmaid" in 1630 to Plymouth, where he resided for fifty years. He died in Swansea, Nov. 12, 1687. Elizabeth died here on May 24, 1689, in her 82nd Year."
"To Record the names of his children:
Zachariah, John, Elizabeth, Samuel, Ebenezer, Caleb, Joshua, and Obediah.
This tablet erected by the Eddy Family Association, Inc. 1948."
Gravesite Details
The cemetery is located on the old Eddy Farm once owned by Samuel.
