Moses EDDY

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At the time of the 1790 Census, he was a resident of Middleboro. His family consisted of himself and wife. The births of the children are recorded in Deerfield, so that it is probable that he settled there soon after 1790. According to these records one son was born before 1790 and so south to appear in the Census. His will mentions daughter Elvira jones, wife of Caleb, and his grandchildren, children of his son John, deceased.

He served as a drummer boy in the Revolutionary War when only sixteen as follows:

Moses Eddy, 2d. Private, Capt. Joshua White's co., Col. Ebenezer Sprout's regt.: enlisted Sept. 6, 1778; discharged Sept. 13, 1778; service 6 days, on an alarm at Dartmouth. Roll dated Middleborough

Moses married Elizabeth ALVERSON in 1786. Elizabeth was born in 1764; died on 19 Oct 1844 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin Co. Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John EDDY was born on 17 Sep 1787 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; died on 6 Feb 1834 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Deerfield, Franklin Co. Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: Soldier during the time of the French and Indian War

John married Ruth HAYFORD on 6 Dec 1757. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]