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SAMUEL Eddy 1608–1687

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

13 researchers on YourRoots have SAMUEL Eddy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 15 May 1608 · Cranbrook, Kent, England
Died 12 Nov 1687 · Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Father William Rev Eddy
Mother Mary Fosten (1568–1611)
Siblings Abigail Eddy, Anna Eddy, Benjamin Eddy, Elizabeth Eddy, Ellen Or Eleanor Eddy, John Eddy, Mary Eddy, Nathaniel Eddy, Phineas Eddy, Priscilla Eddy, Southold Eddy, Zachariah Benjamin Eddy, Zacharias Eddy
Records
Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories New England, the Great Migration … Mayflower Deeds and Probates
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of SAMUEL Eddy began in 1608 in Cranbrook, Kent, England. SAMUEL Eddy passed away in 1687 in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  9. 9
    Record North America, Family Histories

  10. 10
    Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins

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    Probate/Wills Mayflower Deeds and Probates

Life Timeline

1608
Birth of SAMUEL Eddy in Cranbrook, Kent, England
Birth
1687
Death of SAMUEL Eddy in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from SAMUEL Eddy

This ancestor line traces from Cambridge, Cambridge, England (1511) to Cranbrook, Kentshire, ENGLAND (1608) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

SAMUEL Eddy (1608–1687) was born in Cranbrook, Kent, England and died in Swansea, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have SAMUEL in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Rev Eddy
Father
Mary Fosten
1568–1611 · Mother

SAMUEL Eddy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
SAMUEL Eddy PTP
1608–1687
Cranbrook, Kent, England
Parents
Unknown
Mary Fosten PTP
1568–1611
Cranbrook, Kent, , England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

SAMUEL Eddy's Descendants

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SAMUEL Eddy PTP 1608–1687