History of Sussex and Warren counties, New Jersey, with Illustration and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, Part 98

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1140

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The forge of Dr. Beach was built some years later. MARRIAGE RECORD FROM IT>2 TO 1799,

The following record of marriages performed by Squire Francis Price, is transcribed from his justice's docket verbatim :

1782, March .- Then I married Jamey Adams to Anny Dunn; May, George Washer to Mary Itall; June, Peter Washer to Mans daughter, Elijah Coffard to Shoot's daughter; July, James Haty to Nancy -, David Noncy to Patience C'eolar; August, Charles King to Jolin Sickles' daughter ; Ang. 21, James Prine to one Forcor; Sept. 16, Abraham Bell to bigul P'rire; Sept. 23, Caleb llopkins to Ituth llull, Hezekiah Price to Nancy Hopkins; Oct. 3, George Fortnat to Caty Sonthermon, William A. Ryerson to Elizabeth IInli.

1783, May .- Then I married Benjamin Sheppard to John Adam-es daughter ; Oct. 19, Peter Case to Hebeckah Peterson.

1784, Feb. 13,-Then I married Levi Lewis to Mary Bemer; March 10, Sammuel Shorrad to Elizabeth Holley ; June 14, Sammuel Smith to Mary Elizabeth Spangenburg; June 16, Artor Petty to Mary Rame; July 4, John Greening to Hannah Duun .- 20 antes.

1784, Ang. 29,-Then I omarried llenry Stull to Jane Skirn; Oct. Ix, Jacob Hoffnun to Elizabeth Bail; Nov. 23, Joseph Duna to Rachel Matthar.

1785, June 7 .- Then I married Hugh Hogerty, Jr., to Elizabeth Memot- tery; July 6, Selvenus Youngs to Keziah Casterline ; Ang. 21. The. Pherego to Sarah Kimble; Nov. 9, William Booth to Clener Mathar. 1786, April 9,-Then I married Jolin Kennedy to Charrity Worts; July 23, Joseph Nurthrup to Lucy P'rice; Sept. 5, William Havens to Betty Schooly ; Sept. 11. William Sorderrwine to Emme Brodrick ; Sept. 17, Henry Peters to Betty Shadervine; Oct. 24, Henry Beemer, Jr., to Sarrah Wicker; Dec. 21, Jacob Unil to Susiah Snook.

1787, Jan. 3 .- Then I married .James Adams to Sarah Dunn; March 4, Levi Lewis to Kezinh Bolsby; March 18, Levi Ayres to Phebe Bus- sul; March 25, Abraham Dervitt to Meheteble Hopkins; April 19, James Tepit tu Elizebeth Hopkins; May 3, Dannel Mequeen to Phebe l'eer; July 17, Albert Accor to Sarah Hart; Dec. 9, Theoph- fles Case to Anne Suriterman .- 22.

1787, Dec. 9 .- Then I married Joseph Follet to Elizabeth Wilson; Dec. 25, Will Snook to Catherine Spanderbarren; Dec. 26, Cornelis Coh to Nancy Marthar.

1788, Aug. 20 .- Then I married Georgo Isepice to Annn Rinet; Sept. 7, Obediah Hopkins to Jane Low; Nov. 2, Rito Reding to Elizabeth English.

1789, March 29 .- Then I married John Osborn to Sarah French ; April 27, Jacob Shelor to Christeen Huffman ; Sept 27, Samuel Horton to Margaret Conseelour; Ort. 6, Jacob Laording to Edun Landing; Dec. 30, Andrew Rubbelce to Caty Adams.

1790, Jan. 10 .- Then I married James Woodard to Mury Lonker; July 4, Frederick Soverreon to Patlence Brown ; Sept. 11, Solomon Brod- rick to Anna Barton.

1791, April 24. Then I married Michal Decker to Phebe Simer ; May 2, Henry Washer to Aane Current; Dec, 26, Timothy Gustin to Eliza- beth How.

1792, Jan. 12 .- Then I married Peter Kimple to the Johannah Shardy- voyne; April &, William Stoutel to Caty Ilugener ; April &, John Hop- klus to Hannoh Strooder; April 29, Phillip Peor to Fator Duun ; June 7, Nathan Gablo to Azubenh Price ; Sept. 17, Paul Overfeld to Mary Dervitt ; Oct. 3, Ephraim Case to Elizabeth Lntermon; Oct. 18, Harcor Lyons to Mercy Perr.

1793, Jan. 1 .- Then I married Charles Lench to Margret Phillips; Fel .. 26, Thomas Royel to Anna Adans; April 28, Phillip Boomer tu Margret Fisher: May 21, George Conselesus to Caty Kimple ; June 30, George Stotel to Lotty Dounels; Oct. 13, Levl Dann to Mary Parker; Oct. 22, Samuel Mlathars to Sarah Suleven ; Dec. 31, Obediah Adams to Elinor Conscoly.

1791, Jan. 1 .- Then I married Abraham Hy zer lo AAnun Spangenberge; Feb. 2, Sbrahman Royel to Mary Miller; Fcb. 9, John Lanterman, Jr., to Phebo Peterson : Feb. 11, Iarnel Aytes to Margaret Hoppah ; March 19, Barrent Barton to Abigal Brodrick ; Hay 12, lause Coult,

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Jr., to Anna Morris; April 20, Peter Van Gordon to Sarah McMot- try ; June 2, Thomas Heddy to Mary Williams; July 22, Jacob Luce to Abigal Northrup; Oct. 23, Silas Hopkins, Jr., to Rachael Eten; Nov. 19, Bellemy Lyons to Elizebeth Sanders.

1795, Jan. 6 .- Then I married Stephen Rubbelee to Sarah Adams; March 3, John Cass to Anne Mary Maring; March 18, John Dudbrige to the Widow Elizabeth Adams; April 23, Michal Matten to Mary Retanu; May 19, Isaac Smith to Mary Morris; July 16, John Dastin to Eve Shoemaker.

1796, April 13 .- Then I married John Philip to Elizabeth Derumple; April 18, John Hagerty to Jane Stull; Jane 19, Richard Strable to Jerusha Dervitt ; July 16, William Southwith to Martba Williams; July 31, Dennis Morris to Elizabeth Lanning; Aug. 14, Selvenus Youngs to Margret Kysor; Aug. 21, John Ferego to Anne Dilliston ; Nov. 23, Jolin Dilliston to Elizabethi Adams; Dec. 29, John Gilmore to Chairity Agny ; Dec. 31, Joseph Hanes to Sufiah Culver.

1797, Feb. 5 .- Then 1 married Obediah Rozfel to Sarah Harris: Feb. 26, Peter Longcor to Abigal Hains; March 12, Alexander Williams to Julian Hagerty ; May 7, Zachariah Price to Sarah Price; June 18, John Putman to Jane Stull.

1798, April 16 .- Then I married Zachariah Buskirk to Mary Conklin; May 8, William Dunn to Ruth Sanders; Nov. 1, William Forster to Phebe Whitman; Dec. 16, Jacob Struble to Susanna Stoottle.

1799, May 19 .- Then I married Jesse Holly to Christeen Desberrow.

IV .- ORGANIZATION.

The act erecting the township of Frankford as an independent township was passed March 1, 1797, and reads as follows :

"AN ACT FOR DIVIDING THE TOWNSHIP OF NEWTON, IN THE COUNTY OF SUSSEX, INTO TWO SEPARATE TOWNSHIPS.

" WHEREAS, A number of the inhabitants of the township of Newton, in the county of Sussex, by their petition have set forth that they have long labored under many and great difficulties by reason of the large extent of the said township; for remedy whereof,

" Be it enacted by the Council and General Assembly of this State, and it is hereby enacted by the authority of the same, That all that part of the town- ship of Newton lying to the north of the following line,-to wit, begin- ning at the division line between the townships of Newton and Sandis- ton where a true line will strike the fourth end of the Long Pond near . the said division line, and the outlet of the White Pond near the division line between Newton and Hardiston, and so continue to the line of Har- diston,-shall be, and the same is hereby, set off from the township of Newton; and the same is hereby established a separate township, to he called by the name of ' Frankford.'" ..

V .- CIVIL LIST.

The township records of Frankford having been destroyed by fire, the snbjoined list is as complete as the books of the township clerk enable the writer to make it:

1875 .- Freeholders, Squire Dalrymple, John H. Roe; Township Clerk, Oscar S. Bowman; Assessor, Joseph H. Strader; Collector, Charles Roe, Jr .; Town Committee, Jacob N. V. Dimon, Nathan S. Roe, George N. Armstrong, Daniel Wyker, Richard W. Pel- let; Justices of the Peace, Nathaniel K. Bray, Stephen J. Pel- let; Overseers of the Poor, Stephen Hant, Philip Wyker; Sur- veyors of Highways, John Dekay, John Sherred.

1876 .- Freebolders, Hezekiah Smith, Samuel H. Hongh ; Township Clerk, Oscar S. Bowman; Assessor, Joseph II. Strnder; Collector, Charles Roe, Jr .; Town Committee, Jacob S. Van Anken, John II. Roe, Richard W. Pellet, J. N. V. Dimon, Daniel Wyker; Overseers of the Poor, Philip Wyker, Stephen Hunt ; Surveyors of Highways, John Sherred, Androw L. Williams.

1877 .- Freeholders, Alanson O. Decker, Samuel H. Hough; Township Clerk, O. S. Bowman; Assessor, N. K. Bray; Collector, Charles Roe, Jr .; Town Committee, Daniel Wyker, J. N. V. Dimon, Ja- cob S. Van Auken, Richard W. Pellet, John II. Roe; Overseers of the Poor, Stephen Hunt, Philip Wyker; Surveyor of High- ways, John Sherred, A. L. Williams.

1878 .- Freeholders, William McDanolde, William HI. Roo; Township Clerk, George Phillips; Assessor, Joseph H. Strader ; Collector, Simeon II. Stivers; Town Committee, Danlel Wyker, Peter J.

Morris, Samuel H. Hough, John Dalrymple, Jacob A. Coursen ; Overseer of the Poor, Philip Wyker; Surveyors of Highways, Moses V. Shoemaker, Israel McDanolde.

1879,-Freeholders, William McDanolds, George Ros; Township Clerk, George Phillips; Assessor, Henry Phillips, Jr .; Collector, Sim- eon H. Stivers ; Town Committee, Daniel Wyker, Jacob A. Coursen, Israel McDanolds; Overseers of the Poor, Philip Wyker, James P. Smith; Surveyors of Highways, John Sherred, Isaac B. Williams.

1880 .- Freeholders, William McDanolds, George Roe; Township Clerk, George Phillips; Assessor, Edward Roe; Collector, George J. Bowman ; Town Committee, Daniel Wyker, Israel McDanolds, Jacob A. Coursen : Overseer of the Poor, Philip Wyker; Sur- veyors of Highways, John Sherred, Isaac D. Williams; Justices of the Peace, Stephen J. Pellet, Nathaniel K. Bray.

VI .- SCHOOLS.

The first school in the township recalls a period con- temporaneous with the advent of settlers as early as 1750. The school building was erected on the farm at present owned by Mrs. James A. Osborn, and formerly the property of Zachariah Price, Sr., and his brother, Henry Price. Little is known of its con- dition or dimensions, though it is probable that the material was of a very primitive pattern. The struc- ture was later demolished, and has never been rebuilt.

A school building was erected in 1810 on land now occupied by Zachariah Price. It was in use for a period of seventy years, and but recently abandoned, the territory having been embraced in another dis- trict. The earliest pedagogue who maintained a wholesome discipline in this field of labor was Robert A. Lynn, and one Thomas Gunn also taught at an early day. It is probable that the venerable Thomas Bray, whose sixtieth year was passed as an instructor of the rising youth of Frankford, was among the early teachers.

Other schools followed as the township became settled, and new districts were set apart. The town- ship is now divided into eight districts.

The total amount raised in the township during the last year (1879) for school purposes was $6657.62, which was apportioned in the various districts as follows :

Mattisons $425.60

Long Bridge. 533.12 Branchville 2867.33

Augusta ... 545.04

Frankford Plains.

I123.32

Harmony .. 367.66

Wykertown

795.55

Beemerville 177.27

The teachers at present employed in the various districts are, Mattisons, Miss Carrie Phillips; Long Bridge, Miss Celestia Bray ; Augusta, Miss Emma L. Struble; Frankford Plains, John P. Lautz; Har- mony, Miss Celestia Fuller; Wykertown, Miss Ella Jones; Beemerville, David A. Roe; Branchville, John A. Straley, Miss Delia A. Dewitt, Miss Ella Crisman.

VII .- ECCLESIASTICAL.

FRANKFORD PLAINS METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

This organization is one of the oldest of the de- nomination in Sussex County. The date and cireum- stances under which the society was formed are not

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matters of record, though its history doubtless em- braces a period of at least one hundred years.

Three church edifices have been erected in succes- sion for the use of the society. The first was located across the road from the present site and adjoining the old graveyard, which has since developed into an attractive cemetery. This building, after doing good service for a series of years, was purchased by Van Tyle Coursen and converted into a barn. The sec- ond, a substantial square edifice, built, after the fashion of the times, with a large gallery surrounding three sides, was erected, as nearly as can be deter- mined, between 1825 and 1830, and for more than a quarter of a century was the centre of interest for the denomination in Sussex County. Its extensive Quarterly Meetings and soul-stirring love-feasts made it the most important field of labor of the Newton Circuit, to which it then belonged. Its walls fre- quently resounded with the fervid eloquence of such men as Manning, Force, Caleb Lippincott, Jacob Swain, and Father Banghart.

The church was on one occasion the seene of a spirited controversy involving the control of the buikling. A Unitarian preacher, a woman, was in- vited to officiate, and by her peculiar doctrines gave great offense to the devout Methodist brethren. Moved by what they deemed their duty in the matter, the use of the pulpit on a subsequent occasion was refused her. This greatly offended the owner of the adjoining land, who discovered that a portion of the church edifice stood on his property. It was proved that by actual survey a space six feet in width had been occupied by the trustees in the erection of their building. He therefore claimed that portion and offered it to the lady, suggesting that she stand within this limited boundary and conduct the service. The trustees prepared to remove the church upon their own ground, which the gentleman before alluded to opposed, and took measures to secure the building by driving posts firmly in the ground, to which the edifice was fastened by strong chains. This episode was the occasion of much excitement in the immediate vicin- ity.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The history of the Presbyterian Church organiza- tion dates from 1820. Previons to that time the town- ship had been regarded as missionary ground, and

traversed occasionally by Presbyterian preachers from Newton or elsewhere. The Rev. John Boyd, of New- ton, officiated at intervals from 1803 till 1811, and for a long time the American Tract Society sustained a colportage work here.

During 1818 two young men on a vacation from their theological studies-Messrs. Ashbel G. Fairchild and Otis S. Hoyt-undertook a systematic mission in the township, which resulted in the sending out of the Rev. Enos A. Osborn. He began his labors in May, 1819, and succeeded in gathering a small church. He preached in a building used later as a sitting-room at the old Roe homestead, in the village of Augusta, and then the Augusta school-house. He also preached in the school-house at Branchville, which building stood on the hill just above the lately dismantled school-house.

When a few souls were found ready to form a per- manent organization, a little company assembled in the rude church,-a union property on the summit of the hill beyond the school-house in Branchville. Built for any and all religious services which the neighborhood might obtain, its walls have echoed with the doctrines of almost every seet known to our day. The house was framed of wood, then increly inclosed with floors, siding, and roof, and without window-sashes. The seats were made by placing logs lengthwise and crossing them with boards. For the preacher there was an elevated con- trivance which might be called a desk. The land upon which it was built was given by the heirs of Martin Ryerson, and Job Cosad gave the building. Some years later it was completed with funds raised for the purpose.

In this primitive edifice the First Presbyterian Church of Frankford was organized. It is with a historical as well as real propriety that it is there- fore called the Branchville Church, though it did not worship in the village for a period of thirty-six years from its formation. A committee to constitute it, consisting of Rev. Edward Allen and Enos A. Os- born, had been appointed by the Presbytery of Jersey in the spring of 1820. On the third Sabbath of May The building was ultimately purchased by Tobias Haines and converted into a barn, the year 1858 having witnessed the erection of the present comfort- able edifice, under the pastorate of Rev. H. J. Hay- ter, who ministered to both the Lafayette and the Frankford Plains Churches. these brethren convened a congregation, and at this meeting the following members were received : Susan Roe, Margaret Roe, Eliza Gates, Catharine Hagerty, Hannah Alleia, Sarah Allcia, Margaret Allcia, Cath- arine Ackerson, Jane Vanatta, Edward Lewis, Polly Struble, Margaret Gates, Ebenezer Tuttle, Randal Since the erection of the last edifice the following pastors have been settled over the congregation : Revs. Stivers, David Ayers, Eunice Stivers, Sarah Gustin, Hannah Ryerson, Mary Boss, Mary Allen, Sally How- II. J. Hayter, Oliver Badgely, W. C. Nelson, J. H. , ell, Margaret Lynch, and Mrs. M. Ayers. The church Runyon, J. B. Heward, W. H. McBride, J. B. Mathis, elected Mr. Randal Stivers elder, and Mr. Ebenezer Tuttle deacon, and these officers were duly installed. William McCain, IL. M. Simpson, and S. D. Frazee.

Mr. Osborn seems to have been the active minister until 1821, when the Rev. Burr Baldwin was invited to labor as stated supply. He remained for two years. The Rev. Nathaniel Conkling was his successor, and was greatly blessed in his labors. Mr. Henry Struble

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was ordained an elder in 1825, and Mr. Richard D. Struble the year following.

In 1827, Col. John Gustin generously donated a lot of land at Angusta for a building, which was erected per contract by Richard Bray. It was a plain but substantial edifice, and comfortably seated two hun- dred people. It was sold in 1875, and devoted to the uses of a barn.

In 1833, Mr. Edward F. Dayton, a licentiate, be- came the pastor ; under his ministry the church was greatly blessed. The Rev. N. Beach succeeded in 1837, and Rev. Edward Allen officiated later, as did also Rev. Joseph Vance. In 1842, Rev. B. Farrand seems to have been a laborer in the field. Rev. Alfred Ketchum succeeded Mr. Farrand in 1848, and re- mained nearly nine years,-the longest ministry en- joyed by the church up to this date.

During this period a movement was inaugurated to change the place of meeting to Branchville. Land was donated, the sum of $3000 subscribed, and the present edifice was soon after erected. The church at Augusta removed their principal services to the new building, and have since been known as "The Pres- byterian Church of Branchville."

The Rev. George W. Lloyd began his ministry in November, 1857, under the encouragement of an established pastorate,-the first since the formation of the church. During his ministry the second of the three parsonages owned by the church was built, and to it he removed from Augusta. Rev. Peres B. Bonney was called in February, 1866, and Mr. Wil- liam H. Belden was invited in 1871 to fill a Sunday pending Mr. Bonney's removal to another field ; Mr. Belden soon after received a call, and began his labors January, 1872.

In September, 1874, a fire occurred which totally destroyed the records, and, but for the historical facts previously gleaned, the church would be entirely without such data as are here given.

In the spring of 1875 an effort was made to enlarge the edifice used for worship, and the funds for its accomplishment were very speedily raised.

From the records it appears that Rev. David Stevenson began his labors in 1878, and continued them until the summer of the present year, since which time the congregation has been without a pastor.

This is a brief synopsis of the history of the Pres- byterian Church of Branchville, for which the histo- rian is chiefly indebted to a sermon preached by Rev. W. H. Belden, July 9, 1876.

BAPTIST CHURCHI.

A Baptist church was erected at Augusta as early as 1790, but very little regarding its history is known. The ground was given by a Mr. Abbott, and also in- cluded a burial-place. The land embraced in the adjacent farm was later purchased by an individual who also claimed the cemetery. The township au-

thorities were therefore compelled to repurchase the ground. The Morris family for three generations have used this spot for burials.

BRANCHVILLE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHI.

Services in connection with the Methodist Episco- pal denomination have been held, at first occasion- ally, and then statedly, for a period of sixty years. For this purpose the pulpit of the free union church was frequently occupied by clergymen of the church who were delegated to hold either special or regular services.

Under the encouragement which was afforded by a desire to have a house of worship, an effort was made in 1864 to erect a building. Funds were liberally subscribed,-not only by members of the denomina- tion, but by others whose circumstances had induced them to afford the new enterprise their support. An eligible site was donated by William H. Bell, Esq., and work was begun upon the new edifice. The foundation was laid and a commodious frame erected, which, unfortunately, was blown down before it was properly braced.

This accident so disheartened the society as effect- ually to discourage any further efforts. Services were, however, maintained at Dunning's, and later at Be- dell's Hall, and continned for a period of fourteen years. The lot had meanwhile passed to the posses- sion of other parties, and the society had succumbed to various discouraging circumstances and become weak and inactive.

During 1878, Rev. Theodore Frazee was appointed to the Branchville charge. Under the vigor of his administration new life was infused into the society, and the congregation greatly increased in numbers and power. The lot formerly owned was repurchased, together with an addition, which gave it a frontage on Main Street. By untiring efforts and while en- countering strong opposition, a sufficient amount was pledged with which to erect the present building, one of the most attractive in the county.

Since the formation of this charge as a district so- ciety the following pastors have been stationed over the church : Revs. W. C. Nelson, James H. Runyou, J. B. Heward, W. H. McBride, J. B. Mathis, William McCain, H. M. Singson, and Theodore D. Frazee. During the pastorate of Rev. J. H. Runyon an in- teresting revival occurred.

The trustees of the church are H. J. Bedell, O. S. Bowman, J. M. Jervis, A. J. Snook, and C. R. Gor- don. The secretary and treasurer is O. S. Bowman.

A flourishing Sabbath-school is maintained, under the superintendence of C. R. Gordon.

VIII .- BURIAL-PLACES.

The earliest interment that occurred within the limits of the township, so far as known, was that of the elder William Beamer, who was buried upon the boundaries of his own farm, on land adjacent to the present village of Branchville. The date of this in-

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terment is not known, and can be only a matter of conjecture. It is at least one hundred and fifty years, and probably much longer, since William Beamer's labors as the earliest pioncer in Frankford ended.

The oldest cemetery in the township is that located on Frankford Plains, opposite the site of the Methodist Episcopal church. It is very advantageously located, and has been neatly inclosed by a substantial stone wall. Inviting shade-trees adorn its numerous walks, and many beautiful memorial stones evinee the tender regard of the living for those who have "gone be- forc." The oldest burials are said to have no stone to indicate their presence. Among the earliest in- scriptions are the following :

" In memory of Esther, wifo of John Gustin, who departed this life August 26th, 1773, in the twenty-sixth year of her uge.

" Cropt likon lower, She withared in her bloom, Though flattering life Hlad promised years to come."

" In memory of Samnol I'rice, who departed this life In the year 1768, in the sevenly-fifth your of bis age."

" Here lies the body of Phillp Snook, who deceased this life February 26th, 1773, agod fifty-throw years."

" In memory of Abigail, wifo of Robert P'rice, who departed this life December 3rd, 1773, in the thirty-fifth year of her age."

" In meiory of John Price, who died on the 30th of October, 1820, nged fifty-four years, five months, and five days."

" Iloro lies Mussoy, wife of Levi Lewis, who died March 31st, 1786, in tho forty-fourth year of her aga."

" In memory of Catharine, wife of John Dewitt, whe diod on the 20th of September, 1805, aged sixty-five years.

" My husband dear, I am como here Along with you tu rest Until the trumpet's glorjons sonnd, W'hon wo shall leave this hallowed ground To dwell among the blest."

" In memory of Francis P'rice, Jr., son of Francis and Estar Price, who departed this life December 18th, 17x5, aged twelve years."

"In memory of John Dewitt, who departed this life March 10th, 1804, aged wovonty-two years, five months, and twenty-two days.

" Our agod friend is gone, wo know : Ho's paid the debt we all do owo ;

Therefore, whoe'er these lines may road, Prepare to meet your God with speed."

THE AUGUSTA CEMETERY.

This burial-place is situated on an eminence beyond the site of the now decayed hamlet of Augusta, and is probably at least one hundred years old. At the same point once stood a Baptist church which was flourishing at the time it was erected, and for years after, but was long since abandoned and the building removed or destroyed. The cemetery antedates the history of this church, and is principally identified with interments by the Struble and Morris families. It is still used to n limited extent, and the residents of the vicinity whose dead sleep within its limits have taken means to guard it from intrusion.

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History of Sussex and Warren counties, New Jersey, with Illustration and Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, Part 98

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford) Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck Number of Pages: 1140

Author: Snell, James P; Clayton, W. W. (W. Woodford)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Philadelphia : Everts & Peck
Number of Pages: 1140