The historic marker reads,
"Here lies the remains of Douwe Talema, who died on the 11th day of May 1779 in his Ninetieth Year. This aged Man at his Residence near this Place was wilfully and barbarously murdered by a Party of Tories. Traitors to their country who had taken refuge with the Troops of Britain then in New York and came thence to murder and plunder.
To pay a Tribute of Respect to his memory and also to commemorate the manner of his death, several of his relatives have erected this Stone." [1]
Sources:
1.^ Plaque at the grave, containing the text which originally appeared on the gravestone, which has worn to the point that it is difficult to read.
