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Pomeroy Anvil Memorial
| Historic Site #: | 05-061 (Exists) Type: B5,H | Town: | Lyons | ||
| Site Name: | Pomeroy Anvil Memorial | GPS Coordinates: | 43.06562, -76.99284 | ||
| Address: | 11 Queen Street, Lyons, NY | ||||
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| January 1660, Medad Pomeroy accepted an offer of tools, an anvil shaped like this replica, and land in exchange for opening a blacksmith shop in Northampton, MA. That anvil was passed through many generations of Pomeroy blacksmiths and gunsmiths, becoming a symbol of the family. Many of Medad’s descendants traveled west and were early settlers of New York State. As part of the the Pomeroy Anvil Trail the anvil celebrates the spirit, progress, and movement of this one family. About the Pomeroy Anvil Trail Pomeroy Anvil Dedication Remarks (Lyons) Inscription on the Lyons Pomeroy Anvil More About the Pomeroy Anvil Trail Reverend Francis Pomeroy Timeline | |||||
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| The following is from a 2022 Facebook Post by Rosa Fox In April 1811, Reverend Francis Pomeroy (1767 - 1836) was the first minister to preach the first “pioneer sermon” in Huron (then part of Old-Wolcott) at the home of Ezra Knapp for the newly organized First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott Congregation. This church would later be named the Presbyterian Church of Port Bay following the separation from Wolcott of Rose, Butler and Huron (then called Port Bay). After Port Bay changed its name to Huron in 1834, the church would be called the Huron Presbyterian Church. Having moved from Massachusetts to New York around 1805, Pomeroy was accepted to preach here at the age of 38, and began his pastoral duties in May of 1806, at Brutus, NY. He did call pastor service around the northern Cayuga County area, including the Huron gathering. Reverend Pomeroy began preaching at the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons in October of 1811. On June 29, 1814, Pomeroy was the first pastor to be installed for the Lyons church. He remained pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Lyons until 1825. From 1825 to 1831, Pomeroy served as pastor of the Presbyterian Church of East Palmyra. Pomeroy’s Presbyterian career included participation in the founding of churches in Ira Center, Huron, Clyde, Palmyra, Rose, and Newark, spanning over 25 years of service. Reverend Pomeroy died on December 18, 1836, in Lyons, and he is buried in the Presbyterian Churchyard Burial Grounds in Lyons. Lyons Presbyterian Church dedicated a Pomeroy Anvil on Sunday, December 13, 2009 during part of the Church’s regular Sunday services. The anvil memorial is now part of the Pomeroy Anvil Trail.So, what is the Pomeroy Anvil Trail? Pomeroy people walked all facets of life. It is said that, “In tracing the history of the Pomeroy family, one traces the history of North America, and this history is important to preserve and to celebrate.” The Pomeroy Anvil Trail celebrates the spirit, progress, and movement of this one family. Please enjoy exploring the links/extra resources about the Pomeroy Anvil Trail and the life of Reverend Francis Pomeroy. | |||||