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Photographer: Howard C. Ohlhous
Taken: April 2, 2005
Caption:
James Duane Plaque | Additional Description: James Duane, founder of his namesake, Duanesburg, is also buried in the crypt below the church. The plaque reads as follows:
"To the Honor of Christ and to the welfare of the People of Duanesburgh: this Church was erected, by the Honourable JAMES DUANE Esquire; whose Remains here rest, untill that day, which shall give to the Patriot, the Man of Virtue, and the Christian. the Plaudit of a GOD! Eminent at the Bar, enlightened and impartial as a Judge; to the knowledge of a Statesman, the manners of a Gentleman were joind; and all the domestic Virtues, the social affections were his. Planted in the Wilderness by his hand, people of Duanesburgh! you were his Children; imitate his Virtues. Adore the Deity, love your Country. love one another.
To the memory of her dear departed friend; his Widowed Partner; has erected this Monument, due to his Worth, to her affection, and her Grief."
Submitted: February 21, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.
Database Locator Identification Number: p16590
File Size: 0.169 Megabytes
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