Meeting House - Port Republic, NJ - New Jersey Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

I found this sort of obscure reference to the church and Smith on the web:

Feb 5,1799, Robert Jr and Dorcas Leeds deeded [REV] JOHN COLLINS,
ASA SMITH,JOSEPH Parker, Isaac Higbee,and Cornelus McCollum 1 1\2
acre to build a METHODIST CHURCH on. Witnessed by Levi Collins,
Samuel Peacock,and [Privateer Capt] Micajah Smith -note above that SMITH
BURIED his wife,in 1802, before the migration to Clermont Co,Oh. 1802,
the NJ church was active.
But, in 1811, the neighborhood started another church.

Source: (visit link)

Also, the man mentioned on the sign went by the name "Sly".
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Update: August 30, 2008

I actually found a pretty decent supporting website. It can be found here --> (visit link)

Marker Name: Meeting House Marker Type: Local? Unofficial Marker text: In 1800, Micajah Smith built a Methodist Church on this site. Smith, a Revolutionary privateer captain, is buried here Dedication Date: 01/01/2000 City: Port Republic County: Atlantic Group responsible for placement: Atlantic County Web Link: [Web Link]

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