Category: People
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Wilfred L. Dube
Although he left school after the eighth grade, he was self-educated and well-read. In 1926, not yet 21 years old, he graduated from the New Jersey State Police Academy.
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Byron P. Cobb
Byron Cobb, already engaged in the canvas business, specialized in canvas awnings for homes and businesses.
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Earl Stopfer
During World War II, Stopfer and Jefferis gained citywide recognition for their efforts in selling $4,000,000 in war bonds and for their work with public and parochial school safety patrols.
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Michael Tenerelli (aka Mickey Blair)
Throughout the 1930s until his death in November 1941, Mickey Blair often made headlines for activities beyond the boxing ring.
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Bowman Hendry McCalla
Rear Admiral Bowman H. McCalla was born and raised in Camden, founding the Perseverance Fire Company in 1832 and marrying General MacArthur’s sister.
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John A. Mather Jr.
General John A. Mather Jr. had a distinguished military career, ascending from the rank of Private in the National Guard to Brigadier General.
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Garrett Cowls
In his time, Garrett Cowls was widely recognized as the father of baseball in Camden. He made an appearance as a player in a Philadelphia box score in 1865.
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Dominick Oliveto
Dominick Oliveto became involved in the numbers game, likely around 1927 while still working as a shipper and would become associated with Marco Reginelli.
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Wilson L. Bromley
Wilson L. Bromley came into the world in New Jersey, around the year 1853, as the child of Joseph and Ann Eliza Bromley. His father, Joseph Bromley, earned his living as a boilermaker. The Bromley family was residing in South Camden when the 1860 Census was conducted. At that time, the household consisted of four…
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William Bogia
Tragically, Fire Fighter Bogia fell ill after fighting a fire and subsequently passed away due to causes directly related to his firefighting duties.
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John H. Dialogue Sr.
When it comes to gauging success by the durability and global reach of one’s manufactured creations, John Dialogue undeniably stands as one of Camden’s most notable figures.
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Julian DiNicholas
During the 1920s and 1930s, the DiNicholas family resided at 325 Benson Street, becoming a part of the Camden community.