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  Seth Pomeroy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seth Pomeroy (May 20, 1706 – February 9, 1777) was an American gunsmith and soldier from Northampton, Massachusetts.
Seth was born in Northampton to Ebeneezer and Sarah (King) Pomeroy.
Colonel Pomeroy was second in command of the regiment led by Colonel Ephraim Williams.
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 Descendants of Eltweed Pomeroy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Medad Pomeroy was born on 19 Aug 1638 in Windsor, CT and died on 30 Dec 1716 in Northampton, MA.
Mehitable Pomeroy was born on 3 Jul 1666 in Northampton, MA and died on 8 Nov 1755 in Northampton, MA.
Joseph Pomeroy was born on 26 Jun 1672 in Northampton, MA and died on 16 Dec 1712 in Suffield, Hartford, CT.
homepage.myeastern.com /~kamaba/Pomeroy.htm   (2914 words)

  
 Descendants of John King   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Abigail Pomeroy was born on 19 Sep 1739 in Northampton, MA and died on 8 Jan 1821 in Northampton, MA.
Pomeroy was born on 11 Jun 1741 in Northampton, MA and died on 21 Jan 1742 in Northampton, MA.
Seth Baker was born on 21 Feb 1771 in Northampton, MA and died on 6 May 1835 in Lafayette, NY.
homepage.myeastern.com /~kamaba/King-John.htm   (2833 words)

  
 Thomas Holcombe of Connecticut - Person Page 296
Seth Pomeroy married Mary Hunt, daughter of Jonathan Hunt and Martha Williams, on 14 December 1732.
Seth Pomeroy died on 19 February 1777 at Peekskill, NY, at age 70.
Mary Willcockson married Medad Pomeroy, son of Medad Pomeroy and Hannah Trumbull, on 4 December 1764.
www.holcombegenealogy.com /data/p296.htm   (685 words)

  
 Thomas Holcombe of Connecticut - Person Page 107
Seth Pomeroy and Mary Hunt, on 15 October 1767.
Medad Pomeroy was born on 12 November 1736 at Northampton, MA.
Medad Pomeroy died on 28 October 1819 at Warwick, MA, at age 82.
www.holcombegenealogy.com /data/p107.htm   (1791 words)

  
 Runover page
Seth Pomeroy, a veteran of the French and Indian Wars, commanded the Hampshire militia, and at age 70, fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Pomeroy appears to have declined the rank of Brigadier General offered to him by General Washington, but most historical accounts still refer to him by that rank.
Pomeroy died in Peekskill, NY on his way to the western front, where he was buried.
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 Nova Scotia History Books.
Seth Pomeroy was a resident of Northhampton, Massachusetts.
Pomeroy was a major in the Fourth Mass.
Seth Pomeroy is as about a genuine American hero as one might find; not only did he see service at Louisbourg (1745), but also was with Johnson at the Battle of Lake George, New York (1755).
www.blupete.com /Library/History/NovaScotia/P.htm   (871 words)

  
 My Family
ROBERT MACLAY POMEROY and MARY C. was born on 11 Dec 1837.
ROBERT MACLAY POMEROY and MARY C. was born on 19 Aug 1842.
ROBERT MACLAY POMEROY and MARY C. was born on 27 Nov 1811 in HERRONS BRANCH, PENNSYLVANIA.
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 ebenezer
1803, s/o Col. Seth Pomeroy and Mary Hunt.
SETH DWIGHT, s/o Capt. Henry and Lydia (Hawley) Dwight, b.
Mar 11, 1808, m1 Jun 3, 1789, Cynthia Pomeroy, d/o John Pomeroy and Hannah Merrick of Northampton, wid of Sereno E. Dwight, M.D., d.
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 Seth Pomeroy's Journal | Forbes Library
Seth Pomeroy, one of the most prominent and influential citizens of Northampton, Massachusetts, in the years before the American Revolution, participated in two military campaigns against the French, in 1745 in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, and again in 1755 at Crown Point, New York.
The journal, pocket-size and bound in parchment, has survived intact for more than two centuries and is now one of the treasures of the Forbes Library, the public library of Northampton.
Publication of Seth Pomeroy's Journal makes available a document whose great interest extends well beyond the sphere of local history.
www.forbeslibrary.org /special/pomeroy.shtml   (257 words)

  
 History of Nova Scotia, Bk1, Part4, Footnotes to Ch5.
The frigate escaped and, falling in with the Connecticut convoy, was led off in a chase by Capt. Fones in the Tartar.
We see that on the 17th (April) there was brought in a "brig of 6 guns" laden with "rum and molasses and a considerable quantity of ammunition." (See the "Fourth Anonymous Mass.
Pomeroy writes, too, of these two separate invasions on St. Peter's.
www.blupete.com /Hist/NovaScotiaBk1/Part4/Ch05fn.htm   (1143 words)

  
 New England Historic Genealogical Society
When the assault did come, one observer, Colonel Seth Pomeroy, in describing the musket fire claimed that "the hailstones from heaven have not been much thicker than their bullets came."
Col. Seth Pomeroy to Col. Ephraim Williams, 15 July 1755.
Pomeroy, 20 Sept. 1755 in Williams MSS., 1:182.
www.newenglandancestors.org /research/database/colonial_wars/1755-56final.asp   (4437 words)

  
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Pomeroy; and also, among the gay "five and twenty friends from Philadelphia," were their brothers.
George Pomeroy Keese concerning this event two are: [Illustration: POINT JUDITH.] And one hundred years have come and gone Since our country then was new, And now we keep in memory dear Our love for the good and true.
George Pomeroy Keese, the grandson of Fenimore Cooper's youngest sister Ann, commands at the foot of the lake its length, breadth, beauty, and inspiration.
www.gutenberg.org /dirs/1/3/1/5/13155/13155.txt   (16046 words)

  
 MHS | Francis Parkman Papers, 1565-1903 : Guide to the Collection
The Francis Parkman (1823-1893) Papers contain the personal and professional papers of this historian, famous for his works on the Oregon Trail, Pontiac's Conspiracy, the Jesuits and the Indians of North America, and the history of the struggle between the French and English over the continent, specifically their role in Canada (New France) and Florida.
Items representing other individuals in the collection include manuscripts of sermons written by his father, Francis Parkman (1788-1852), a Boston congregational minister, Stephen Williams' diary of his service as a chaplain during the Louisbourg expedition (1745), and copies of the journals of Seth Pomeroy during the expeditions to Louisbourg and Crown Pt.
Seth Pomeroy 1745 journal (copy) on microfilm, 1 reel, P-149.
www.masshist.org /findingaids/doc.cfm?fa=fa0209   (1187 words)

  
 First Unitarian Church, 1810-1980   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Carton 1 / Folder 37 / Letter to Seth Pomeroy: Organ to be sent from Boston, too large for wagon sent to retrieve it June 12, 1817
Carton 1 / Folder 46 / Contract between John N. Pomeroy, Harmon Bryan, and William Roby for the installation of blinds on the inside of the church March 6, 1845
Carton 1 / Folder 47 / Renovations of 1845: Contract between John N. Pomeroy and Michael Prendergast for painting the inside of the church March 11, 1845
bailey.uvm.edu:6336 /dynaweb/findingaids/firstuu/@Generic__BookTextView/138;cs=default;ts=default;pt=133   (1947 words)

  
 The Continental Army: Chapter Two   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The situation was resolved when Pomeroy declined the appointment, citing age, before Washington handed out the commissions.
The latter was under the temporary command of the senior colonel because Pomeroy's vacancy had not been filled.
To Allen's disgust, his men elected Seth Warner, a veteran of Rogers' Rangers of the French and Indian War, to the command.
www.historycarper.com /resources/tca/chap2.htm   (9602 words)

  
 The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut - 1775 First Powdermill
Provision was also made for arming the people of the province; and Jeremiah Preble, Artemas Ward, and Seth Pomeroy, all veterans of wars with the French
Pomeroy consented to serve, and they entered immediately upon the duty of organizing the militia.
Mills were erected for manufacturing gunpowder; establishments were set up for the making of arms, and encouragement was given to the production of saltpeter.
www.colonialwarsct.org /1775_powdermill.htm   (973 words)

  
 Ebenezer POMEROY/Sarah KING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Name: Ebenezer POMEROY Born: at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses:
Name: Seth POMEROY Born: at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses:
Name: Daniel POMEROY Born: at: Married: at: Died: at: Spouses: ?
www.msu.edu /user/lipsey/html/fam04569.htm   (147 words)

  
 The Decisive Day is Come: The Battle of Bunker Hill | Essay by Bernard Bailyn
Miraculously, he survived, though Joseph Warren—physician, orator, liberal spokesman, writer, who had been appointed major general but who chose to fight as a private soldier in the redoubt—was killed in the final charge.
A half dozen others—John Stark, Henry Dearborn, Seth Pomeroy, and Andrew McClary—would be remembered for their valor and leadership.
For generals William Howe, Henry Clinton, and John Burgoyne the battle was an introduction to years of frustration and defeat in the American war.
www.masshist.org /bh/essay.html   (1181 words)

  
 Results of the First Continental Congress
Provision was also made for arming the people of the province; and Jeremiah Preble, Artemas Ward, and Seth Pomeroy, all veterans of wars with the French and Indians, were chosen general officers of the militia.
Only Ward and Pomeroy consented to serve, and they entered immediately upon the duty of organizing the militia.
Mills were erected for manufacturing gunpowder; establishments were set up for the making of arms, and encouragement was given to the production of saltpetre.
www.publicbookshelf.com /public_html/Our_Country_vol_2/resultfir_ef.html   (749 words)

  
 MedMenCh02
George Washington, Horatio Gates, Israel Putnam, Seth Pomeroy, Daniel Morgan, Dr. Hugh Mercer, Richard Gridley, Benjamin Franklin and other future officers of the Continental Army got a first taste of actual war in these colonial forces.
On October 27, Jedediah Preble (who did not accept), Artemus Ward and Seth Pomeroy were chosen general officers of the militia.
In the New Hampshire grants—now Vermont–Colonel Ethan Allen and Seth Warner, both natives of Connecticut, and one hundred “Green Mountain Boys” were added to the little army.
history.amedd.army.mil /booksdocs/rev/MedMen/MedMenCh02.html   (6974 words)

  
 Northampton Guide - Northampton's History
Though Northampton grew as a trade and marketing center in the 18th century, religious fervor was quickened by the ministry of Jonathan Edwards whose preaching sparked the religious revivals of the Great Awakening in the 1740's.
The economic upheavals in the wake of the war moved Daniel Shays and his followers into open rebellion on the eve of the Constitutional Convention.
Northampton possesses two fine 19th century residential neighborhoods, Pomeroy Terrace (1850-1885) and Elm Street (1860-1920), where Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne and Colonial Revival Styles contribute to the City's diverse architectural heritage.
www.northamptonguide.com /history.shtml   (588 words)

  
 The Continental Army: Chapter One
Jedediah Preble, Artemas Ward, and Seth Pomeroy, three politicians who had served in the French and Indian War, were elected general officers of the militia.
A month later two younger general officers were added: John Thomas (a veteran of the French and Indian War) and William Heath (a militiamen with a reputation as an administrator).
The age of some of the generals raises some doubt about their ability to take to the field: Pomeroy was 68, Preble 67, Whitcomb 61, Thomas 50, Ward 47, and Heath 37.
www.historycarper.com /resources/tca/chap1.htm   (8459 words)

  
 Chronological Record of Battles and Engagements of the Revolution - 1775
Seth Pomeroy (70 years old) and Dr. Joseph Warren (president of the Provincial Congress) served as volunteers.
In the report of the battle sent to Congress casualties were given in the following regiments: Colonels Frye, Little, Brewer, Gridley, Stark, Woodbridge, Scannum, Bridge, Whitcomb, Ward, Gerrish, Read, Prescott, Dolittle, Gardner, Patterson and Nixon, in the order named.
The "Green Mountain Boys: reorganized under Seth Warner as lieutenant-colonel.
colonialancestors.com /revolutionary/battles1775.htm   (741 words)

  
 The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New York - History page two
The first paper was published in 1896 and many papers or books have been issued to date, some of them appearing in the Society’s Year Books.
Two of the more notable are “The Journals and Papers of Seth Pomeroy” and “Louisbourg Journals 1745,” edited by Louis Effingham de Forest, A.M., J.D., and both being source records of importance.
Many of these publications were issued under the supervision of the late Major Herbert Treadwell Wade, who was identified with this Society activity for over thirty years.
www.colonialwarsny.org /history3.htm   (787 words)

  
 Montana St.-Northern vs Idaho State   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Idaho State-Cantrell Hayes 0-1; Seth Wertman 1-0; Jeremy Heinrich 1-0; Mark Weivoda 1-0; Bart Brooks 0-1; Na'Jai Rankin 1-0.
M 4-9 M21 Jon Stark punt 35 yards to the ISU44, Jason Girley return 1 yards to the ISU45 (Seth Pomeroy).
M 1-10 M20 Travis Crawford rush for 2 yards to the MSUN22 (Seth Wertman).
www.isu.edu /athletic/isfb0104.htm   (3678 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The artillery battery that had been brought over by boat was now deployed on the forward slope of Breed's hill and opened fire at 3 pm.
By now two recently appointed American general's had arrived on the scene: Dr. Joseph Warren and General Seth Pomeroy.
Neither wished for command and asked but to be directed to where the fighting was expected to be the hottest.
home.earthlink.net /~bbodwell/treepg/bunkers_hill.htm   (2362 words)

  
 The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut - 1745 King George's War
Vaughan took possession of the battery, and held it until he was reinforced, in spite of a resolute effort of a French force to retake it.
The guns of the battery were unspiked by Major Seth Pomeroy, a Massachusetts flsmith, who afterward became a useful officer in the French and Indian war.
"It looks as if our campaign would last long," the gallant Pomeroy wrote to his wife, "but I am willing to stay till God's time comes to deliver the city into our hands." "Suffer no anxious thought to rest on your mind about me," answered that patriotic New England woman.
www.colonialwarsct.org /1745.htm   (1579 words)

  
 Genealogical Database   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Daniel Pomeroy and Rachel Mosely, of Northampton, Mass.
Daniel Pomeroy was slain at the battle of Lake George, Sept. 8, 1755.
He was a brother of General Seth Pomeroy, who had an early command in the Patriot army and signalized himself by heroic service at the Battle of Bunker Hill, and on other fields of the Revolution.
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