Biografie von James KAIN (?-1838)

Death place: NYC

Addresses: Active in NYC, 1822-38 (with branch in New Orleans, 1829-32)

Profession: Marble cutter (and possibly) sculptor

Comments: Was in the marble business with his brother, Francis Kain (see entry) from c. 1822. They cut the NYC milestones of 1822-23 and erected the grave monuments of John Paulding, one of AndrÈ's captors, and of Thomas Addis Emmet (1764-1827). In 1829 he opened a branch in New Orleans and he was there again in 1832. Specialized in milestones and grave monuments.

Sources: G&W; Koke, Milestones along the Old Highways of New York City," 189-91; NYCD 1827, 1829, 1831; Delgado-WPA cites Argus, December 24, 1829, and New Orleans CD 1832."