John Doane

Cove Burying Ground, Eastham, Massachusetts

Founder of the Doane Family in America

Came to Plymouth about 1630 where he was
deacon of the church, deputy to the General Court,
one of the assistants to the Governor; member of
the Committee to revise the laws in 1636.
One of the founders of Eastham in 1644; deacon of the first church here and deputy to the court.
Erected by his descendants.