Elizabeth (Pomfret) Dam (1620 - bef. 1687)

Born 1620 in England [uncertain]

Wife of John Dam — married 1648 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire

Descendants

Died before 1687 before age 67 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire

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Biography

Elizabeth Pomfret was born in England, probably around 1625 (based on date of marriage). She arrived in this country about 1640 with her mother. She was the daughter of William Pomfret and Hosanna (Unknown) Pomfret. [1] [2]

Elizabeth married Deacon John Dam about 1648, probably in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire, as his second wife.[1] [2]

Children: [1]

1. John, b about 1734 (first wife)
2. Elizabeth b. May 1, 1649, m. Thomas Whitehouse
3. Mary b. May 4, 1651, m, Joseph Canney
4. William, b October 14, 1653
5. Susannah, b. December 14, 1661
6. Judith, b. November 15, 1666, m. Thomas Tibbetts

Elizabeth died after 1682 and before May 19, 1687, (date of Thomas's will), probably in Dover. [1]

Marriage

Husband: Deacon John Dam

Wife: Elizabeth Pomfret

Child: Sgt. John Dam

Child: Judith Dam

Child: Susannah Dam

Child: William Dam

Child: Elizabeth Dam

Marriage:

Date: 01 MAY 1649

Place: Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, United States

Sources

• [1] Noyes, Libby & Davis: "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine & New Hampshire, page 181 (Dam)

• [2] Noyes et al; page 562 (Pomfret)

• Scales, John, Piscataqua pioneers, 1623-1775; register of members and ancestors, published 1919. Reference page 65. Shows spouse, father's name and children

Acknowledgments

• WikiTree profile Pomfret-6 created through the import of JacksonMaybelleB_AncWithDeathAft1600.ged on Mar 2, 2012 by Sue Durling.