AllenParkinson - Person Sheet
AllenParkinson - Person Sheet
NameDeacon Samuel Edson 
Birth16131060
Baptism5 Sep 1613, Fillongley, Warwickshire, England
Death19 Jul 1692, Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA31
Burial20 Jul 1692, Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA1061
FatherThomas Edson (1572-1649)
MotherElizabeth Copson (1570-?)
Spouses
Birthabt 16181063
Death20 Feb 1699, West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA31
Burial16991061
FatherJohn Bickley
Marriage01 MAR 1637/38, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England1064
Notes for Deacon Samuel Edson
He was an inhabitant of Salem by 1639. About 1650 he moved to Bridgewater and was one of the first settlers in that town; built the first corn mill there in 1662.1065
He was a deacon in the Puritan church between 1664 and 1692.
In the year 1657 he was made a Freeman and was a member of the Council of War (King Philip's War) between 1666 and 1676.
He was made foreman of a jury to lay out roads 1667 and 1672. He represented the town of Bridgewater in the General Court at Plymouth 1676 and was appointed, with others, to settle the boundary line between Bridgewater and Middleboro and between Bridgewater and Taunton 1680. 1065
Deacon Samuel EDSON was an example to his descendants, and one of which we can be proud. Growing up as a son of a wealthy affluent family, he immigranted to America, where despite the hardships, he amassed personal wealth and influence among his fellow men. He was described as succeeding not in spite of, but because of the fact that he was always thinking of the betterment of the community. He often cast aside thoughts of personal danger and / or hardships to pursue what he thought was the right course. While somewhat grave and seemly austere like, he still had a lively and exciting side. He never asked a favor that he wouldn't return under similar circumstances. He was considered fair, firm but not obstinate. It was said that even in the midst of an argument he was able to see both sides. 1066
"While he was respected for ... attributes of mind and character, it was to his constant practice of the Christian virtues and the influence of his example that his preeminence was greatly due.", 1067
He was a deacon in the Puritan church between 1664 and 1692.
In the year 1657 he was made a Freeman and was a member of the Council of War (King Philip's War) between 1666 and 1676.
He was made foreman of a jury to lay out roads 1667 and 1672. He represented the town of Bridgewater in the General Court at Plymouth 1676 and was appointed, with others, to settle the boundary line between Bridgewater and Middleboro and between Bridgewater and Taunton 1680. 1065
Deacon Samuel EDSON was an example to his descendants, and one of which we can be proud. Growing up as a son of a wealthy affluent family, he immigranted to America, where despite the hardships, he amassed personal wealth and influence among his fellow men. He was described as succeeding not in spite of, but because of the fact that he was always thinking of the betterment of the community. He often cast aside thoughts of personal danger and / or hardships to pursue what he thought was the right course. While somewhat grave and seemly austere like, he still had a lively and exciting side. He never asked a favor that he wouldn't return under similar circumstances. He was considered fair, firm but not obstinate. It was said that even in the midst of an argument he was able to see both sides. 1066
"While he was respected for ... attributes of mind and character, it was to his constant practice of the Christian virtues and the influence of his example that his preeminence was greatly due.", 1067
Military notes for Deacon Samuel Edson
From 1666 through 1676, he served on the King's Council of War. The end of the "King Phillip's War" got him appointed to assist in the distribution of supplies gathered in Ireland for those affected by the war.1066
Notes for Susannah (Spouse 1)
Her last name is in question: early records list her as Susanna Orcutt. There has never been any person named Susannah Orcutt ever recorded to have married Samuel Edson. The record of marriage Mar 1, 1638, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, states Samuel Edson married Susannah BICKLEY.
Susannah Bickley was the sister of Margaret BICKLEY who married William Awcotte,(Orcott), May 1635, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England. Their son, William Awcotte/Orcott, born 1639 Mancetter, Warwickshire, England and settled in Plymouth, Mass, was the nephew of Susannah [Bickley] Edson, and not the brother, as for these many years previous supposed to have been.
There has never been a birth record uncovered for a Susannah Orcutt born 1618 in Massachusettes or England.1068
"Her education and natural abilities were said to be fully equal [to her husband's], while in union with an expressive modesty of deportment and unaffected piety, gave to her person an elevated position and to her character a high rank among the matrons of the town" as an old genealogy says. "She exhibited a majestic figure, rather above medium height, an elegant and majestic mein, with a countenance happily combining graceful dignity and cheerful benignity.", 1065
Susannah Bickley was the sister of Margaret BICKLEY who married William Awcotte,(Orcott), May 1635, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England. Their son, William Awcotte/Orcott, born 1639 Mancetter, Warwickshire, England and settled in Plymouth, Mass, was the nephew of Susannah [Bickley] Edson, and not the brother, as for these many years previous supposed to have been.
There has never been a birth record uncovered for a Susannah Orcutt born 1618 in Massachusettes or England.1068
"Her education and natural abilities were said to be fully equal [to her husband's], while in union with an expressive modesty of deportment and unaffected piety, gave to her person an elevated position and to her character a high rank among the matrons of the town" as an old genealogy says. "She exhibited a majestic figure, rather above medium height, an elegant and majestic mein, with a countenance happily combining graceful dignity and cheerful benignity.", 1065