Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

David Williams

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2026

1. David Williams Marker

Inscription. 1754-1831. Revolutionary War
Veteran. Captured Major
John André on Sept. 23, 1780,
With John Paulding & Isaac
Van Wart. Interred Here.

Erected 2026 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1266.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1780.

Location. 42° 40.639′ N, 74° 18.094′ W. Marker is in Schoharie, New York, in Schoharie County. It is on Fort Road north of N Main Street (New York State Route 30), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Schoharie NY 12157, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Mohawk Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: David Williams Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Colonel John Harper (a few steps from this marker); Revolution in the Mohawk Valley (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to David Ellerson (a few steps from this marker); War in Schoharie County (a few steps from this marker); Old Stone Fort Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Nurse (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Peter Vroman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schoharie.

More about this marker. On Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM a special ceremony was held for the unveiling of this new historical marker honoring Revolutionary War hero Private David Williams at the Old Stone Fort. The marker stands in the shade of a large tree only a few yards from the David Williams' grave.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . Major John André on Find-A-Grave.

A summary of the life of Major John André

(Submitted on August 12, 2026, by
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2026

2. David Williams Marker
The David Williams Marker is a few feet from the stone wall beside Fort Road near the front of the Old Stone Fort.
Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2026

3. David Williams Marker

The Old Stone Fort Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, August 8, 2026

4. The Old Stone Fort Museum

"The Capture of André " image. Click for full size.

via New England Historical Society, 1876

5. "The Capture of André "

Currier & Ives lithograph

Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.