Pompey, enslaved by John Bourne, married Elizabeth Miles in 1768. Bourne sold him to Benjamin Littlefield, then Pompey was imprisoned for the theft of a sheep and was sold off to the West Indies.

"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 as 1768, so the date of 1778 appears to be an error by Bourne.] 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

"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"

A notice was placed in the New Hampshire Gazette and Historical Chronicle stating: "Ran away from his Master Benjamin Littlefield of Wells, a NEGRO SERVANT called POMPEY. Had on when he went away, a short Jacket, a pair of Moose Skin Breeches : he says he was baptized in London, and that he is become a Free Negro having obtained the Opinion of David Sewall, Esq; respecting Slaves, which he calls a Pass, and often shows to People as such. Masters of Vessels and others are cautioned not to entertain him or carry him off. And any Person who shall apprehend the said Pompey, and return him to his said Master, or commit him to his Majesty's Goal in York, or any other of his Majesty's Goals, and notify his said Master thereof, so that he may obtain said Negro again, shall have two Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by BENJAMIN LITTLEFIELD : Wells, May 5th, 1774" - The New Hampshire Gazette and Historical Chronicle, No. 917, May 20, 1774, p. 4

Bibliography:

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

Town of Wells Vital Records

The New Hampshire Gazette and Historical Chronicle