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Descendant proposes monument to Daniel Owen; council to consider location
Summary
A descendant presented a proposal and design for a monument to Daniel Owen, an 18th-century local figure; the presenter asked the council to consider a fragment of town property near town hall for placement and said the project would be privately funded.
A descendant of 18th-century political figure Daniel Owen presented a proposal to the Glocester Town Council asking for permission to place a commemorative monument on town property near town hall.
Lawrence Owen, who identified himself as a direct descendant, described Daniel Owen’s biographical background — including work as a blacksmith, local political roles during the Revolutionary era, and involvement in early coinage production — and displayed two plaque-format proposals. He proposed siting a native-stone monument approximately 4 feet high (about 1.5–2 tons) with an 18-by-24-inch bronze plaque and said the Owen family plans to fund the project through private donations.
The presenter noted the proposed stone would require a concrete foundation to avoid frost heave and described design choices and local sourcing for the boulder and plaque. Town historian Edna Keg (identified in the record as the town historian) assisted with historical details and was thanked for support.
Councilors said no action could be taken that night but asked the presenter to leave contact information. The presenter and councilors discussed accessibility, site placement near existing parking and landscaping, and next steps for formal review. The council did not vote on location or acceptance; the matter was entered into the record for future consideration.
