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Seth Pomeroy: A Founding Father Overlooked in History’s Pages
A Legend Lost To Time, His Role Was As Important As George Washington
You have probably never heard of Seth Pomeroy. I learned of him a few years ago. He is my 2nd cousin, 7 generations back.
A legend lost to time, his story needs to be told!
Here is his story:
Seth Pomeroy was born on May 20, 1706, in the town of Northampton, Massachusetts. The Pomeroy surname dated back to the time of William of Normandy, when a Pomeroy knight fought for William at the Battle of Hastings. From a young age, Seth was a member of the local militia.
At 6 feet tall, he loved adventure. He became an experienced smith, skilled hunter, and learned the trades from his father.
He was well known as the most competent gunsmith in western Massachusetts receiving requests not only from farmers and militiamen but also from the local Native American tribes.
His first taste of war was King George’s War. Pomeroy wanted to be part of the mission. He had a wife and 7 kids at home.
