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Rev. Casper Schaeffer's Account on Yellow Frame           taken from Capt. John Kirkpatrick of New Jersey written by William Clinton Armstrong

" The Rev. Casper Schaeffer,M.D. of Philadelphia, was born in 1784 at Stillwater,New Jersey and there grew into manhod.I quote from his invaluable memoirs."       " Passing from Fredon down the Great Road in the direction of Johnsonburg,we come to the Yellow Frame Church,situated on the summit level of an elevated plain,whence there is a gradual descent in every direction.From this eminence we have a magnificent view of the Kittatinny Mountains from the Water Gap stretching many miles to the northeast."         "This church was built ,I think in 1785or86, and is rather a stately edifice considering the state of the country at the period of its erection.The church in its interior structure was remodedled and modernized  a few years since(1858) by placing the pulpit at the east end instead of on hte north side as it was originally."           "By the aid of memory's faithful record I can bring to view the scenes occuring here of more than a half a century ago,when seated on the Sabbath in the wide square pew at the right of the high blue pulpit and looking around methinks,I can see as if only yesterday the venerable forms of the generation long since departed."            "There in the pew immediately adjoining to the west sat Uncle William Armstrong with his decrepid venerable companion and his four daughters.Immediately in his rear sat Uncle George Armstrong and his family.On the opposite or east side of the pulpit sat first I think,Uncle Peter B.Schaeffer with his family,whose pratice was,as well as tht of their father(their heads being tender) to be covered during divine service.In the adjoining pewsat Dr.Kennedy and his family.Immediately in front of the pulpit,on the west side of the middle aisle,appeared the aldermanic and portly form of Esquire Gaston and his family.Immediately in his rear sat Uncle John Armstrong and his family."              "Then followed old Esquire Hazen,Thomas Hazen,Ezekiel Hazen and others in succession."                 "In the opposite or eastern side of the aisle is seen General Hankinson;then in his rear his elder brother William Hankinson;then Esquire Lanning,the Hunts and a host of others."                "The eastern front seat of the gallery was occupied by Uncle John Roy and his family.His soft musical bass voice was charming to the ear."               "All these occupying their respective places joined with one accord in the holy service of the sanctuary,in devotional exercises,in hearing the word preached and joining the vocal praises of Him who redeemed them with his precious blood"

Taken from the book "Tombstone Inscriptions from Cemetaries In Warren County,New Jersey and nearby Counties "by Mrs. Elle M.Roseberry 1947

Lydia(Kirkptrick)Armstrong        Matilda Armstrong wife of John Armstrong Jr.        B:Nov 04,1826 Dau.of John& Lydia Kirkpatrick    D:Oct 02,1903 --------------------------------------------------------------- Phebe Armstrong                   Lillian Armstrong Wife of Richard Armstrong         D:May 17,1813 D:Oct 14,1813                     In her 23rd year In her 50th year --------------------------------------------------------------- Samuel Hunt Armstrong             Lydia Armstrong Son of George & Sarah Armstrong     D:Aug 06,1858 D:Mar 30,1801                     Aged 57-7-15 Aged 0-11-2 --------------------------------------------------------------- John Armstrong                    George Armstrong D:Mar 14,1873                     D:Dec 14,1829 Aged 84-4-25                      Aged 80-3-21 --------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Armstrong                   Nathan Armstrong Wife of George Armstrong          D:April 17,1850 D:Feb 24,1830                     Aged 67-6-20 Aged 66-11-22 --------------------------------------------------------------- Hon.John L. Armstrong             Margaret Armstrong D:May 07,1836                     Wife of John L. Armstrong Aged 87-6-0                       D: Sept 11,1868                                   Aged 39 years --------------------------------------------------------------- Lucretia Armstrong                Thomas B. Armstrong Wife of John L.Armstrong          Son of Jacob& Nancy Armstrong                                   D: Apr 27,1875                                   Aged 34-0-14 --------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Armstrong                   Austin E. Armstrong Wife of John Armstrong           Son of John& Lucretia Armstrong D:Mar 27,1820                    D:Feb 08,1862 Aged 62-7-3-                     Aged 25-3-2                                  Sargeant CO.H.9th Regt.N.J.Vol.                                  He fell in the Battle of Goanol                                  N.C.Erected by the citizens of                                  Warren Co.as a tribute of                                         respect. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Eddie Armstrong                  Jacob K. Armstrong Son of Jacob & Nancy Armstrong   D:July 20,1863 D:Sept 17,1874                    Aged 46-11-17 Aged 1-3-27 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Major Isaac Shaver                Dr. Henry Palmer D:1800                            D:June 14,1813 In his 40th year                  In his 34th year ---------------------------------------------------------------- Euphemia Turner                   Rachel Locke Widow of Richard Turner           Wife of John Locke D:Sept 21,1860                    B:April 15,1781 Aged 73-11-23                     Aged 72-5-0 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Euphemia Armstrong Hunt           John Locke Wife of Wilson Hunt               D:Nov 13,1833 Dau. of John & Sarah Armstrong    Aged 57-4-25 D:Nov 08,1823 Aged 27-7-12 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Shaver                      William A. Shafer Widow of Col. Abraham Shaver        D:Aug 06,1872 D:Aug 27,1827                     Aged 75-0-19 Aged 66-7-7 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Margaret R.Shafer                 Col.Abraham Shaver D:May 01,1879                     D:Jan 11,1820 Aged 79-8-0                       Aged 65-0-24 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Aaron W. Hazen                      Aaron Hazen Son of Hon.Aaron & Elizabeth Hazen   D:Feb 10,1839 D:Jan 12,1838                        In his 67th year Aged 10-1-22 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Nathan Hazen                      Elizabeth Hazen Son of Aaron & Elizabeth Hazen    Wife of Aaron Hazen 1817-1890                         D:Apr 11,1848                                   In her 68th year