Duanesburg in Schenectady County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James Duane
By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 22, 2006
1. James Duane
Born 1732 buried here 1797.
In Continental Congress
Provincial Convention,
Mayor of New York, State
Senator, Federal Judge.Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 46.12′ N, 74° 9.317′ W. Marker is in Duanesburg, New York, in Schenectady County. Marker is at the intersection of Great Western Turnpike (U.S. 20) and Duanesburg Churches Road (County Route 127), on the right when traveling west on Great Western Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delanson NY 12053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Christ Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); William North (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Christ Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Duanesburg Reformed Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael Righter
By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 22, 2006
2. Three Historic Markers in Duanesburg
The James Duane marker is the third in this row of markers at the intersection where Duanesburg Churches Road meets Route 20 in Duanesburg.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The related Markers are only a few yards away.
Also see . . . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress; Duane, James, (1733-1797). (Submitted on October 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York.)
Additional keywords. Christ Church Episcopal Duanesburg James Duane William North
By Howard C. Ohlhous, October 28, 2011
3. James Duane and Other Markers Along Route 20 in Duanesburg
New York Public Library, Image 1224408
4. James Duane
By Howard C. Ohlhous, September 22, 2006
5. Christ Church Episcopal
The James Duane marker is located in front of the church. James Duane is buried in the crypt beneath the Christ Episcopal Church in Duanesburg.
Historic American Building Survey
6. James Duane Plaque
in the
Christ Episcopal Church
in the
Christ Episcopal Church
This plaque on the wall inside of the Christ Episcopal Church, one of several in the church, serves as a memorial to James Duane who is buried in the crypt beneath the floor.
By Howard C. Ohlhous, April 2, 2005
7. James Duane Memorail Plaque - Detail
To the Honour of CHRIST and to the welfare of the People of Duanesburgh: this Church was erected by the Honourable James Daune 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 you 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.
Born Feb.ry 6th, 1732 Died Feb.ry 4th, 1797
of her dear departed friend;
his Widowed Partner,
has erected this Monument,
due to his Worth, to her affection,
and her Grief.
Born Feb.ry 6th, 1732 Died Feb.ry 4th, 1797
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,247 times since then and 7 times this year. Last updated on October 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 3, 4. submitted on October 29, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on February 18, 2008, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6, 7. submitted on October 30, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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