The History of the Eddy Family Association
The Eddy Family Association originated at Eddyville on
September 15th, 1920 and incorporated under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts on October 29, 1923.
The association was not to focus on one particular person or
branch of the Eddy family, but encompass a number of lines.
The Rev. David Brewer Eddy was the first president of the
Eddy Family Association, Will Currier Eddy, Vice President,
James Williamson Eddy, Secretary, and Clinton Lucius Eddy,
Treasurer. For the first 3 years James Williamson Eddy also
served as Chair of the Genealogical Committee, but due to
his own request, in 1923 Ruth Story Devereux Eddy, who was
already a member of the committee, took over the position.
In 1925 she was placed in charge of a genealogical
compilation which would be published in Boston,
Massachusetts in 1930 and titled The Eddy Family in America.
Throughout the years various positions have been added to
the association to fulfill needs and demands. The people who
have filled these positions have helped carry on the legacy
started by the founders of the EFA for over 85 years.
The members of the EFA who have supported the organisation
for countless years, by becoming members, submitting data,
sharing their research and volunteering when possible are no
less important. We are a group of individuals with the
common goals of preserving our history, continuing our
research and publishing our findings.
The EFA Bulletins have been part of the association since
September 17th, 1921.
The first bulletin described the Eddy Coat of Arms, along
with information on Vicar William Eddye of Cranbrook, his
sons Samuel and John and some transcribed documents dated
from the early 1600's. At the time, the bulletin cost $1.00
per year in addition to the membership fee.
The Edddy family reunions began at the same time the EFA was
formed, being held yearly from 1923 until present.
Over 150 individuals attended the second annual reunion.
Each family present gave a report on their family tree, and
it was announced that the EFA had 200 members and
genealogical forms being sent in on a regular basis.
The Eddy family had come together from all over the country
to document their history.
More can be found on the history of the Eddy Family
Association in the 1930 Eddy Family in America, and The Eddy
Family Association Bulletins, No. 1 to 20, both
available for purchase through
the Eddy Family Association. |
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