Unearthing Chancellor Kent
This article was written by Robert Murphy, president of the Beacon Historical Society. Photo: Descendants of Chancellor James Kent standing before his restored gravestone … More Unearthing Chancellor Kent »
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Restoring the Gravestone of the Father of American Law
Chancellor James Kent, widely regarded as the father of American Law, was laid to rest in Beacon, New York in 1847. However, over the … More Restoring the Gravestone of the Father of American Law »