Pompey

Stone Number: MA 23

Pompey was enslaved by Ebenezer Sheldon. Records from the First Congregational Church of Deerfield show “Pompey Servant to Ebenezer Sheldon” being baptized on August 16, 1741.

Primary Sources

Old baptism record with handwritten names and dates from 1741, showcasing historical genealogy entries.
Baptism of Pompey 1741
First Church Records, Deerfield, aane.deerfield-ma.org

Project Documentation

The Witness Stones Project at Historic Deerfield
Historical marker for Pompey, baptized 1741, indicates site of enslavement.
Dedicated On: September 1, 2024
Location: 84b Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA 01342, USA
Geolocation:
Partners
Historic Deerfield
Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association