Seth Pomeroy

Seth Pomeroy (May 20, 1706 – February 9, 1777) was an American gunsmith and soldier from Northampton, Massachusetts. His military service included the French and Indian War and the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. He served as a Brigadier General in the Continental Army.

French and Indian War

In 1755 Lt. Colonel Pomeroy was second in command of the regiment led by Colonel Ephraim Williams. They marched to New York to support a move to capture Crown Pont.

Related Topics:
1755 - Lt. Colonel - New York - Crown Pont

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While on the march, they were ambushed by a force of 800 French and Canadian troops, supported by 600 Iroquois warriors, and led by Baron Dieskau. The colonel was killed, and Pomeroy took command. Although suffering significant losses, they withdrew to the English camp at the south end of Lake George. There they built a hasty wall of wood and carts and made their stand, supported by cannon and additional forces under General William Johnson. The Indians and Canadians would not attack in the open. When Baron Dieskau was wounded, the entire French force withdrew for Fort Frontenac (later called Fort Ticonderoga).

Related Topics:
French - Canadian - Iroquois - Baron Dieskau - Lake George - William Johnson - Fort Ticonderoga

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Dieskau was captured, and Johnson would build a more permanent Fort Edward to protect the site.

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