Peter Pumyea (1739-1802)

Peter Pumyea (1739-1802)

Biography
Peter Pumyea (March 27, 1739 – September 21, 1802) was a captain in the New Jersey militia during the American Revolutionary War. He was born in Six Mile Run, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. He married Ida Rycken Suydam (1744-1824) on June 10, 1762. Ida was the daughter of Ryck Suydam. Ryck's father, Hendrick Rychen was from Suydam, Holland. Peter and Ida had a child: Peter Pumyea III (1768-1826) who married Sarah Addis. Sarah was the daughter of Simon Addis (1745-1834). In the census of 1765-1772, Peter is recorded as "Peter Pommieeje" with his wife and children and two slaves: Caesar and Sam. As "Peter Pommieeje", he served in the Revolutionary War as captain of the 2nd Battalion, Somerset County, New Jersey militia. Both he and his wife lived and died at Six Mile Run in Somerset County, New Jersey. He was buried in Elm Ridge Cemetery, North Brunswick. The inscription reads: "Peter Pumyea, Died September 21, 1802, aged 63 years, 5 months and 25 days" and "Ida Pumyea buried November 20, 1824".