Pomeroy

Pomeroy. . , In 1660 Medad Pomeroy accepted tools, an anvil shaped like this replica, and land in exchange for opening a blacksmith shop in Northampton, Massachusetts. That anvil was passed through many generations of Pomeroy blacksmiths becoming a symbol of the family., Medad Pomeroy's 2nd great grandson, Lemuel Pomeroy, a blacksmith and gunsmith by trade from Pittsfield, MA, established the Copake Iron Works in 1845 along with four of his sons. Attracted by abundant natural resources, they constructed a blast furnace and erected necessary structures for iron production. Lemuel Pomeroy died in 1849., After the death of Lemuel Pomeroy, Jr. in 1853, the remaining partners continued the business until 1861 when it was sold. Several generations of the Pomeroy family continued to live in Copake Falls, in what is now Taconic State Park, until the early 20th century, Backside of marker: Eltweed Pomeroy ca. 1585-1673 , Emigrated from England ca 1630, first American branch of Pomeroy family., Deacon Medad Pomeroy 1638-1716 , Founded Northampton, MA branch of Pomeroy family., Hon. Major Ebenezer Pomeroy 1669-1754 , King's Attorney and High Sheriff of Hampshire, MA., Brig. Gen. Seth Pomeroy 1706-1777 , Appointed by General George Washington, Captain Lemuel Pomeroy 1738-1819 , Member of the MA State Legislature 40 years., Lemuel Pomeroy 1778-1849 , Gunsmith and Manufacturer, Children of Lemuel Pomeroy and Hart Lester, Olivia Hart 1801-1885 Emily 1811-1867 , Lemuel Jr. 1803-1853 Theodore 1813-1881 , Elizabeth 1805-1882 George 1815-1831 , Parthenia Little 1806-1876 Robert 1817-1889 , Eunice 1808-1885 Edward 1820-1889 , Harriet 1809-1875, . American Pomeroy Historic Genealogical Association APHGA.ORG , The Pomeroy Anvil Trail commemorates the westward migration of the American People through the movement of the Pomeroy family.