Title
James Lemen, Sr. Monument Inscription
Subject
Lemen, James, 1760-1823
Lemen, Catherine Ogle
Monuments
Illinois--Waterloo
Description
The backside of the James and Katherine Lemen monument includes an inscription which reads: "James Lemen; Born in Virginia, Nov. 20, 1760; Died in Illinois, Jan 8, 1823. A Revolutionary soldier, Indian fighter, Anti-slavery leader; Baptist minister and organizer of the first Baptist churches in Illinois. His wife, Katherine Ogle; Born in Virginia Jan 14, 1764; Died in Illinois July 15, 1848. Erected by the Baptists of Illinois, his descendents and other patriotic citizens. 1909"
On verso: "This monument, erected by the Illinois Baptist State Convention, marks the grave of James Lemen, Sr."
On verso: "This monument, erected by the Illinois Baptist State Convention, marks the grave of James Lemen, Sr."
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
405428
James Lemen Collection
Original Format
photographic print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
23 x 13 cm