Who was Eltweed Pomeroy?

Eltweed Pomeroy (1585–1673) was born in Beaminster, Dorset, England and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy 1585–1673

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 04 Jul 1585 · Beaminster, Dorset, England

Died 04 Mar 1673 · Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

Father Richard Pomeroy

Mother Eleanor Coker

Spouse Margery Mary Rockett

Children Meded Deacon Pomeroy

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Biography

The story of Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy began in 1585 in Beaminster, Dorset, England. Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy married margery mary rockett, and had children including meded deacon pomeroy. Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy passed away in 1673 in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA.

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Birth of Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy in Beaminster, Dorset, England

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Death of Eltweed (Eltwitt) (Pomerye) Pomeroy in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Eltweed Pomeroy

This ancestor line traces from Devon, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1485) to Beaminster, Dorset, England (1585) across 4 generations.

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: Eltweed Pomeroy (1585–1673) was born in Beaminster, Dorset, England and died in Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Eltweed in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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