Elizabeth Miles declared her intention to marry Pompe in 1768. As she is not listed as being a "servant," her status is unknown and she may have been a free person.

"Pompe Negro servant of Mr Benjamin Littlefield and Elizabeth Miles both of Wells their intention of marriage was entered with me the 6th day of December 1768"

"John Bourne owned one [enslaved person] by the name of Salem. He was always called Salem Bourne. He had another called Pompey. He was very kindly treated, and his soul responded affectionately to the kind feelings of the family. He was married to Elizabeth Miles in 1778. [Note: the Town record dates the marriage in 1768.] He dressed in a short jacket and trowsers[sic] made of moose-skin, a fabric of a texture somewhat more durable than would be coveted by the taste of the current age. Pompey was a bold and daring adventurer, and did not die without leaving his mark in the world. He was an excellent sailor, and much distinguished as a gunner. He was one of the kindest men in the world, and it was said that in consequence of his goodness of heart, his mistress spoiled him by over-indulgence. His master finally thought it best to dispose of him, and he was sold to Benjamin Littlefield. In an evil hour his religion failed him. He stole a sheep in Kittery, was imprisoned for his offense; and to pay prison charges, he was sold and carried off to the West Indies." Bourne, p. 409

Bibliography:

The History of Wells and Kennebunk from the Earliest Settlement to the Year 1820 - by Edward Bourne (1875)

Marriage records of the Town of Wells