Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Five Brothers
Five Brothers
from Staten Island who served
in the Revolutionary War
Joshua Mersereau, 3rd Quarter Master General
Col. Jacob Mersereau
Cornelius Mersereau, soldier
Capt. John Mersereau
Paul Mersereau, sailor
Erected by the Staten Island Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution June 19, 1925
Rededicated November 14, 1998
Erected 1998 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Staten Island Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1845.
Location. 40° 38.381′ N, 74° 7.937′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Port Richmond. Marker is at the intersection of Port Richmond Avenue and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue. Marker is attached to the front of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (here, next to this marker); Burial Place (a few steps from this marker); Founding of the Dutch Church (a few steps from this marker); St. James Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Sullivan’s Attack (approx. 0.2 miles away); Faber Park and Pool (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away in New Jersey). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,322 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.