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Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church
601 Fifth Avenue
Watervliet, New York


Jermain Memorial Church Exterior

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church was built in 1872 for the congregation of South Reformed Church whose congregation traces its origins back to the South Dutch Reformed Church established in 1642.

James Barclay Jermain, (1809-1897), a wealthy lawyer and businessman, had the beautiful church building erected in the Village of West Troy, now Watervliet, at a cost over $120,000.

The Church was a memorial to his father, Silvanus P. Jermain (1784-1857). As Mr. Jermain was a Presbyterian, he placed a condition that the building was to be used as either a Reformed or a Presbyterian Church.

Image of James B. Jermain on Plaque in
Jermain Memorial Church

“Age sits with decent grace upon his visage,
And worthily becomes his silver locks;
He wears the marks of many years well spent,
Of virtue, truth well tried, and wise experience.”

Rev. Selah Strong was the Reformed pastor. Some early officers of the church in 1872 included John Beattie (shoemaker), Maurice Cashman (grocer), Sarah Elizabeth Cashman (music teacher), Thomas Howie (iron worker), Thomas J. Lacy (carpenter), William Thompson (spinner) and Jane Forsyth (merchant).

Following the death of Rev. Strong in 1884, and the increasing number of Scotch-Irish members, the congregation voted to become Presbyterian in 1885, with 224 members. A memorial tablet to Rev. Strong is on the north wall of the church. The first Presbyterian pastor was Walter Laidlaw from 1886-1892. During this period over 50 members came from Presbyterian churches in County Antrim, Ireland, among them were the towns of Balymena, Ballyluffan and Kilrea.

From 1892-1912 there were many economic and social changes in Watervliet as the canals and river trade were replaced by the railroads, and there was a constant flow of immigrants. In 1913 a fire destroyed the South Reformed Church, and in 1914 the ruins were reconstructed to become the Barclay Jermain Club, financed by James Jermain's daughter Maria. This building created space for an expanding Sunday School, plus a kitchen, gymnasium and bowling alleys.

The sanctuary of the church features detailed gothic-style woodwork. There was a beautiful new Steer and Turner organ, whose "volume could easily compete with the whistles of Albany Northern Railroad locomotives and the steamboats on the Hudson, with the rattle of horse cars of 3rd Ave. and the shouts of drovers on the Erie Canal" In 1919 an electric pump was installed and in 1946 chimes were added, a gift of Mrs. & Mrs. Guy Beattie.

Jermain Memorial Church Interior

Membership continued to increase and by 1948, the membership had reached 950. However, membership declined during the 1960's and in 1971 the congregation began a shared ministry with Woodside and Bethany Presbyterian of Troy, plus Loudonville Presbyterian.

On July 18, 2010 the Albany Presbytery, the local ruling body, closed the Jermain Memorial Church due to its small, aging congregation. The Jermain Memorial Church was in an unusual situation. While most Presbyterian churches are held by the local presbytery, Jermain Memorial had a reverter clause that returned the property to the heirs of millionaire James B. Jermain, who paid for the church construction in 1872.

The congregation seized on this reverter clause to head to court in an attempt to get the church reopened. This led to a court fight over the property and in a subsequent ruling by the New York State Supreme Court the congregation was awarded the church and its contents.

The church reopened for services on Sunday morning, July 10, 2011 under the new name of Jermain Memorial Ecumenical Presbyterian Church.
There are many memorial plaques throughout the sanctuary, including a large list of those who served in both World Wars. An asterisk * after the name indicates “Killed in Action”. Several pews in the church were reserved for the Jermain family, including pew 54.

One Example of Marble Memorial Plaques - Church Interior

The following Memorial Names that were found in Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church were transcribed by TIGS volunteer Rebecca Rector.

NAME

MEMORIAL

LOCATION

INSCRIPTION

CHURCH

STATUS

Ackart, Stanley P. *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Stanley P. Ackart *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Acker, Robert W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert W. Acker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Aderhold, Norman E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Norman E. Aderhold

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Albert, Andrew F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Andrew F. Albert

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Albert, Donald H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald H. Albert

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Albert, George K.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George K. Albert

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Albert, Stephen E. *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Stephen E. Albert *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Ameigh, Howard L.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Howard L. Ameigh

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Angstadt, Peter

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Peter Angstadt

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Angus, Charles J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles J. Angus

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Atkins, Donald

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald Atkins

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Babcock, Alfred *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Alfred Babcock *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Babcock, Richard

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Richard Babcock

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bailey, Robert

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert Bailey

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Baker, Harvey N., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harvey N. Baker, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Baker, William F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William F. Baker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Ballentine, Irving

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Irving Ballentine

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Barclay, Catherine

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catherine Barclay - Wife of Silvanus P. Jermain  - Born Dec. 28, 1788         Died Jan. 24, 1816

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Barnum, Lee J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lee J. Barnum

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Barron, Betty E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Betty E. Barron

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Beattie, G. Schuyler

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Schuyler G. Beattie

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Beattie, Marcus H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Marcus H. Beattie

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Becker, Harry P.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harry P. Becker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Becker, R. Geils

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Geils R. Becker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Beisden, Joseph A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Joseph A. Beisden

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bergland, Charles F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles F. Bergland

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bowles, Charles J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles J. Bowles

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bowles, George J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George J. Bowles

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bowles, John

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John Bowles

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Boyd, Andrew M.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Andrew M. Boyd

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Boyd, Earl

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Earl Boyd

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bricker, George L.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George L. Bricker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Brown, John

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John Brown

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Brundige, John

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John Brundige

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bulson, Charles E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles E. Bulson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bulson, John C. *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John C. Bulson *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Bulson, Joseph A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Joseph A. Bulson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Catherwood, Robert

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert Catherwood

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Christie, Lloyd G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lloyd G. Christie

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Christie, Robert P.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert P. Christie

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Christie, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Christie

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Clements, Richard

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Richard Clements

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Clum, Evelyn M.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Evelyn M. Clum

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Collins, Charles D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles D. Collins

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Collins, Robert

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert Collins

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Collins, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Collins

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Cook, Edwin S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edwin S. Cook

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Coulter, Archibald

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Archibald Coulter

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Coulter,William, Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Coulter, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Cramer, Lewis

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lewis Cramer

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Crouch, Arthur T., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Arthur T. Crouch, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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DaBell, Oscar C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Oscar C. DaBell

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Darbyshire, William W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William W. Darbyshire

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Davis, C. E., Dr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Dr. C. E. Davis

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Davis, Joseph, Mr. & Family

Small Plaque

Door to Early Worship Room

Room Furnished by Mr. Joseph Davis & Family

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Davis, Wallace B., Jr.*

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Wallace B. Davis, Jr. *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Deans, W. Warren

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

W. Warren Deans

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Dexter, Donald

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald Dexter

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Ditomassi, Arthur

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Arthur Ditomassi

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Dorn, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Dorn

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Dorrington, Charles

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles Dorrington

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Duncan, John H. *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John H. Duncan *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Dunkerley, Harry

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harry Dunkerley

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Dyer, Abraham M.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Abraham M. Dyer

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Edmons, Paul H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Paul H. Edmons

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Fairchild, George

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George Fairchild

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Fairchild, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Fairchild

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Falle, William C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William C. Falle

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Fero, Harry

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harry Fero

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Finkelstein, Maurice D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Maurice D. Finkelstein

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Fitzgerald, Edmund W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edmund W. Fitzgerald

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Forster, Henry E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Henry E. Foster

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Fort, George W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George W. Fort

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Gardner, Richard

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Richard Gardner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Gloeckner, Ernest V.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Ernest V. Gloeckner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Goodrich, Allen

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Allen Goodrich

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Gordon, Harold

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harold Gordon

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Graham, Harold H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harold H. Graham

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Graham, James A,.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

James A. Graham

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Graham, John, Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John Graham, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Graham, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Graham

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Graves, William J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William J. Graves

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Gray, Harrison

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Harrison Gray

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Gregory, Oscar M., Rev. D.D.

Plaque

Sanctuary - Left

In Loving Memory of Rev. Oscar M. Gregord, D.D. - Sometime Pastor            of This Church - "He was a good man, full of the Holy Ghost and Faith"                  1809 - 1886

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Haines, George S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George S. Haines

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Halliday, Willis D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Willis D. Halliday

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hammond, Walter C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Walter C. Hammond

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hannell, John, Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John Hannell, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Harris, James R.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

James R. Harris

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Harris, Milton C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Milton C. Harris

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Harrison, Thomas

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Thomas Harrison

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Haskell, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Haskell

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hesson, William E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William E. Hesson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hoffman, Albert L.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Albert L. Hoffman

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hoffman, Charles R.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles R. Hoffman

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hoffman, Earl S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Earl S. Hoffman

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Holden, Kenneth

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Kenneth Holden

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Holmes, Gordon

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Gordon Holmes

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Holmes, Robert J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert J. Holmes

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Hutchinson, Donald

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald Hutchinson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain Family

Pew 54

Sanctuary 

Jermain Family

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Ann Rice

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Ann Rice Jermain Savage - Daughter of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain       Born Aug. 23, 1846           Died June 19, 1875

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Barclay

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Barclay Jermain - Only Son of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain - Born July 12, 1853          Died July 7, 1882

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine Ann R.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Maria Cummings Jermain - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain - Born Sept. 25, 1848      Died Nov. 13, 1938

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine Ann R.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Julia Prime Jermain MacCarte - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain -               Born Nov. 10, 1810        Died Mar. 25, 1905

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine Ann Rice

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Barclay Jermain McClure - Daughter of James Barclay & Catharine Ann Rice Jermain -                    Born June 22, 1844           Died December 4, 1933

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine Ann Rice

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Ann Rice - Wife of James B. Jermain     Born Feb. 27, 1823         Died Apr. 21, 1873

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine Barclay

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Barclay Jermain McClure - Daughter of James Barclay & Catharine Ann Rice Jermain -                    Born June 22, 1844           Died December 4, 1933

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine R.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Barclay Jermain - Only Son of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain - Born July 12, 1853          Died July 7, 1882

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Catharine R.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Ann Rice Jermain Savage - Daughter of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain       Born Aug. 23, 1846           Died June 19, 1875

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Barclay Jermain - Only Son of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain - Born July 12, 1853          Died July 7, 1882

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Plaque

Wall at Entrance

Memorial Church Erected by James B. Jermain - 1874

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Maria Cummings Jermain - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain - Born Sept. 25, 1848      Died Nov. 13, 1938

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Julia Prime Jermain MacCarte - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain -               Born Nov. 10, 1810        Died Mar. 25, 1905

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Ann Rice - Wife of James B. Jermain     Born Feb. 27, 1823         Died Apr. 21, 1873

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James B.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Ann Rice Jermain Savage - Daughter of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain       Born Aug. 23, 1846           Died June 19, 1875

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James Barclay

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

James Barclary Jermain - Born August 13, 1809 Died July 12, 1897

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, James Barclay

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Barclay Jermain McClure - Daughter of James Barclay & Catharine Ann Rice Jermain -                    Born June 22, 1844           Died December 4, 1933

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Julia Prime

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Julia Prime Jermain MacCarte - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain -               Born Nov. 10, 1810        Died Mar. 25, 1905

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Maria Cummings

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Maria Cummings Jermain - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain - Born Sept. 25, 1848      Died Nov. 13, 1938

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Silvanus P.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catherine Barclay - Wife of Silvanus P. Jermain  - Born Dec. 28, 1788         Died Jan. 24, 1816

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jermain, Silvanus P.

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Silvanus P. Germain -   Born Jan. 31, 1784         Died April 20, 1869

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Johnson, Eric

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Eric Johnson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jones, Allan J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Allan J. Jones

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Jones,Edwin A., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edwin A. Jones, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Kennedy, Samuel B., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Samuel B. Kennedy, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Kennedy, Samuel G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Samuel G. Kennedy

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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King, E. Warren *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

E. Warren King *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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King, John

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John King

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Knight, Frank W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Frank W. Knight

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Lape, Donald W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald W. Lape

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Laraway, Kenneth H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Kenneth H. Laraway

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Lewis, Frederick E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Frederick E. Lewis

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Logan, John D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John D. Logan

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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MacCarte, Julia Prime Jermain

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Julia Prime Jermain MacCarte - Daughter of James B. & Catharine Ann R. Jermain -               Born Nov. 10, 1810        Died Mar. 25, 1905

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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MacKay, William C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William C. MacKay

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Maclay, Franklin P.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Franklin P. Maclay

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Mapes, Lawrence G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lawrence G. Mapes

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Mattocks, Alexander

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Alexander Mattocks

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McCarney, Hugh

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Hugh McCarney

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McCloy, John

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John McCloy

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McClure, Catharine Barclay Jermain

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Barclay Jermain McClure - Daughter of James Barclay & Catharine Ann Rice Jermain -                    Born June 22, 1844           Died December 4, 1933

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McGan, Francis L.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Francis L. McGan

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McGrouty, Frank N.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Frank N. McGrouty

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McGrouty, Lawrence G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lawrence G. McGrouty

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McIlvaine, Wilson A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Wilson A. McIlvaine

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McIntyre, Albert *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Albert McIntyre *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McIntyre,LeRoy

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

LeRoy McIntyre

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McManus, George C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George C. McManus

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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McManus, Wesley G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Wesley G. McManus

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Mitchell, Gordon E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Gordon E. Mitchell

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Moat, Raymond

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Raymond Moat

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Morse, Lewis F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lewis F. Morse

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Nealand, Edward D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edward D. Nealand

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Neaton, Doris

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Doris Neaton

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Nichols, Charles

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles Nichols

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Nichols, Ivan

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Ivan Nichols

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Nugent, W. Scott

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

W. Scott Nugent

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Olson, George W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

George W. Olson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Owens, Benjamin H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Benjamin H. Owens

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Page, Allen

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Allen Page

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Parks, Donald

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald Parks

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Peters, William E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William E. Peters

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Petregal, Andrew D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Andrew D. Petregal

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Powley, John P.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John P. Powley

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Reddish, William *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Reddish *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Reid, Alfred T.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Alfred T. Reid

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Reid, David T.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

David T. Reid

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Reid, Robert E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert E. Reid

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Rice, Catharine Ann

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Barclay Jermain McClure - Daughter of James Barclay & Catharine Ann Rice Jermain -                    Born June 22, 1844           Died December 4, 1933

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Rice, Catharine Ann

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Catharine Ann Rice - Wife of James B. Jermain     Born Feb. 27, 1823         Died Apr. 21, 1873

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Rich, Carl M.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Carl M. Rich

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Robinson, Carl H.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Carl H. Robinson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Robinson, Earl S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Earl S. Robinson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Robinson, Robert, Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert Robinson, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Roscorla, Alfred W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Alfred W. Roscorla

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sambrook, Emily, Miss

Small Plaque

On Door In Early Worship Room

Room Given                   by                             Miss Emily Sambrook

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sandberg, Robert

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert Sandberg

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sargent, E. William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

E. William Sargent

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Savage, Ann Rice Jermain

Large Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Ann Rice Jermain Savage - Daughter of James B. & Catharine R. Jermain       Born Aug. 23, 1846           Died June 19, 1875

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Scales, William E. 2nd

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William E. Scales, 2nd.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Scott, Hugh A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Hugh A. Scott

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Scott, Thomas C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Thomas C. Scott

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Semonchik, Henry J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Henry J. Semonchik

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Semonchik, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Semonchik

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Service, Eleanor N. ?

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Eleanor N. Service ?

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Service, William C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William C. Service

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Shannon, Edward

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edward Shannon

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sheldon, Lester

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lester Sheldon

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sheldon, Wilfred

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Wilfred Sheldon

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Siler, Pierce R.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Pierce R. Siler

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Skinner, Edward R.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edward R. Skinner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Skinner, Marvin B.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Marvin B. Skinner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Skinner, Walter P.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Walter P. Skinner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Skinner, Warren F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Warren F. Skinner

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Skirving, William W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William W. Skirving

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Smith, J. Lloyd

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Lloyd J. Smith

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Smith, Kenneth D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Kenneth D. Smith

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Spargo, William Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Spargo, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Stark, Elmer C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Elmer C. Stark

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Stemp, Jack E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Jack E. Stemp

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Stemp, Thomas W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Thomas W. Stemp

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Sterling, William

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Sterling

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Stewart, Earl

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Earl Stewart

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Stewart, Elwyn E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Elwyn E. Stewart

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Strangeway, Walter Dunn, Rev.

Plaque

Sanctuary - Left

In Memory of Rev. Walter Dunn Strangeway -       Born March 25, 1871          Died June 25, 1945  Pastor of this Church 31 Years - 1912-1943 - Well Done Good and Faithful Servant - Enter Thou Into the Joy of Thy Lord

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Strong, Selah, Rev.

Plaque

Sanctuary - Right

Rev. Selah Strong        Born September 1844  Died November 1884  (Very difficult to read inscription)

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Thyrring, Alfred

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Alfred Thyrring

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Timmerman, Kenneth W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Kenneth W. Timmerman

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Timmerman, M. J., Mr. & Mrs.

Small Plaque

On Door In Early Worship Room

Room Given by Mr. & Mrs. M. J. Timmerman

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

VanHoesen, Gordon C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Gordon C. VanHoesen

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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VanLeuven, Dow W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Dow W. VanLeuven

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Veino, Milford A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Milford A. Veino

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Wagar, James W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

James W. Wagar

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Wagar, John E., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John E. Wagar, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Walker, Donald C., Dr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Dr. Donald C. Walker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Walker, John T.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

John T. Walker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Walker, N., Mrs.

Small Plaque

On Door In Early Worship Room

In Memory of Mrs. N. Walker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wallace, Edward K.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edward K. Wallace

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wallace, Thomas D.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Thomas D. Wallace

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Waters, Charles A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Charles A. Waters

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Waters, Kenneth J.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Kenneth J. Waters

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Weisenforth, Frederick

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Frederick Weisenforth

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wells, Duncan

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Duncan Wells

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wells, H. Laurence

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Laurence H. Wells

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Welsh, David O.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

David O. Welsh

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Welsh, Donald E.  *

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald E. Welsh *

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Whittaker, Derick F.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Derick F. Whittaker

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilkinson, James E.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

James E. Wilkinson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilkinson, William, Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

William Wilkinson, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Williams, Richard C.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Richard C. Williams

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Williams, Robert J., Jr.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Robert J. Williams, Jr.

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Williams, Robert J., Sr., Mr. & Mrs.

Piano

Sanctuary - Right

In Loving Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Williams, Sr. - 1974

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilson, Clark

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Clark Wilson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilson, Donald A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Donald A. Wilson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilson, Margaret S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Margaret S. Wilson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilson, Samuel A.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Samuel A. Wilson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wilson, Thomas S.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Thomas S. Wilson

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wood, Frederick G.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Frederick G. Wood

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Wrigley, Edward M.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Edward M. Wrigley

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

Wrigley, Ralph

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Ralph Wrigley

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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Wyckoff, Theodore F., Rev.

Plaque

Sanctuary - Left

Erected by this Church as a Memorial of the Long and Faithful Labors, the Consistent Christian Character & Shining Example of their Late Pastor, the Rev. Theodore F. Wyckoff -               Who died at St. Thomas, W.I. Jan. 24, 1855 aged 34years 7 months & 17 days.                          The Righteous Shall be in Everlasting Remembrance

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

Open

York, Howard W.

WW I & II - Roll of Honor Plaque

Back Wall

Howard W. York

Jermain Memorial Presbyterian Church, Watervliet

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