John Doane was born in England about 1590 (per his will) and died in Eastham, Massachusetts on February 21, 1685/6. He was buried in Cove Burying Ground in Eastham where his tombstone is existent as well as memorials in his honor.
Nothing is known of his life in England and there is no record of his being in Leiden, Holland.
Read more about John Doane: Life in New England, Family, The Will of John Doane, Memorial
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