Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Five Brothers

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

1. Five Brothers Marker

Inscription. In honor of
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 (DAR) 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

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It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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); Lafeyette's Tour (within shouting distance of 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); Veterans Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Staten Island Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

2. Staten Island Marker

Marker on Port Richmond Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

3. Marker on Port Richmond Avenue

The marker can be seen here to the right of the doorway.

Reformed Protestant Dutch Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011

4. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church

The Five Brothers marker is on the front of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (seen on the right). The original church at this location was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War.

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 2,058 times since then and 160 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.