Peter Pumyea (March 27, 1739 – September 21, 1802) was a Captain in the Continental Army during the 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. 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.
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