New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Thomas Dongan
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2006
1. In Memory of Thomas Dongan Marker
Born 1634 Died 1715
Irish patriot and devoted Catholic Governor of New York 1683-1688
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Father of the first representative Assembly and the Charter of Rights and Privileges granting popular government religious toleration, trial by jury, immunity from martial law, freedom from arbitrary arrest.
Framer of the first City Charter for Albany and New York
Founder of Latin school under Catholic auspices and teachers.
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This tablet erected by the Columbian Assembly
Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus
Oct. 8th 1911
Erected 1911 by Columbian Assembly, Fourth Degree Kinghts of Columbus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1634.
Location. 40° 42.75′ N, 74° 0.564′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is on
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2006
2. Old St. Peter's Church
The edge of the marker is just visible behind the first column and the scaffolding on the left
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Michael the Archangel (here, next to this marker); Deo Magno Aeterno (here, next to this marker); St. Florian (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (a few steps from this marker); Pierre Toussaint (a few steps from this marker); St. Peter's Free School (a few steps from this marker); St. Mary Magdalene (a few steps from this marker); St. Joseph (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.
Also see . . . Thomas Dongan, 2nd Earl of Limerick. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 10, 2020
3. Thomas Dongan
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
