Southeast, NY

This marker sits on Route 22, at the entrance to Old Southeast Church, about 3/10th of a mile north of the intersection with Route 312.  The marker reads, “Chancellor Kent.  James Kent, Chief Justice of New York, author of ‘Commentaries on American Law’ was born on a site to the west, July 31, 1763.  Landmark Preservation Society.  1947 Marker Lost.  Duplicated 1988. ”