Pomeroy

Pomeroy (HM2I44)

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N 42° 7.16', W 73° 30.876'

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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 & 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.
Details
HM NumberHM2I44
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Year Placed2018
Placed ByWilliam Guilford Pomeroy, Jr
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, June 24th, 2019 at 11:01am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 622788 N 4664093
Decimal Degrees42.11933333, -73.51460000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 7.16', W 73° 30.876'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 7' 9.6" N, 73° 30' 52.56" W
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