In 1664, the Duke of York (the future King James II) claimed Pemaquid was within his patent, which also included Sagadahoc and recently acquired New Amsterdam. To help anglicize the latter into New York City, Governor Sir Edmund Andros had some of its Dutch inhabitants transported to Pemaquid, now called Jamestown for its royal owner. By 1665, the village had approximately 30 houses.
In 1664 the Duke of York (the future King James II) claimed Pemaquid was within his patent which also included Sagadahoc and recently acquired New Amsterdam To help anglicize the latter into New York City Governor Sir Edmund Andros had some of its Dutch inhabitants transported to Pemaquid now called Jamestown for its royal owner By 1665 the village had approximately 30 houses