Category: People

  • Alban T. Eavenson

    Alban T. Eavenson

    Alban Taylor Eavenson, born on November 9, 1895, in Philadelphia, was the son of Louis L. Eavenson and Rachel T. Scott. His family had a notable legacy in the business world, with his grandfather, Alban Taylor Eavenson, co-founding the Eavenson & Levering wools scouring business at 301 Jackson Street in Camden. Additionally, his great-grandfather, Jones…

  • Abraham C. Corotis

    Abraham C. Corotis

    Abraham Charles Corotis, born on January 29, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the eldest son of Benjamin and Dora Corotis. His brother Sidney joined the family in 1909. The Corotis family resided in Philadelphia according to the 1910 census. In 1920, the Corotis family was recorded at 100 Virginia Avenue in Haddon Township, New Jersey,…

  • Carl W. Hall

    Carl W. Hall

    Residing in Camden during the 1930s, Carl W. Hall was employed as a postal worker. During his tenure, he assumed the role of President of the New Jersey State Federation of Post Office Clerks for the years 1935 and 1936.

  • Bruce Weiner

    Bruce Weiner

    Bruce Weiner initially found himself in the vending machine business, where he established connections with notable figures in the Philadelphia recording industry, including Kal Rudman, Matty Singer, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff. Functioning as a behind-the-scenes figure in the music business during the 1970s and 1980s, he achieved significant success with Brass Construction. However, his…

  • Joseph A. Ware

    Joseph A. Ware

    Joseph A. Ware, born in 1878 to Emma and James Ware Jr., spent the majority of his life in Camden’s historic Eighth Ward. During his early years, his family resided in proximity to South 7th Street and Ferry Avenue. James Ware Jr., his father, engaged in various occupations, with a notable involvement in politics during…

  • Gordon Mackay

    Gordon Mackay

    Gordon Mackay’s illustrious career in journalism unfolded with remarkable detail and impact. Born on August 27, 1877, in Massachusetts, he commenced his journalistic journey in 1895 in Boston before making a significant move to Philadelphia in 1909. By 1911, Mackay had become an integral part of the Philadelphia Times, earning widespread recognition for his insightful…

  • Charles G. Garrison

    Charles G. Garrison

    Charles Grant Garrison was born in Swedesboro, New Jersey, on August 3, 1849. He was the son of Rev. Joseph Fithian Garrison and had three younger brothers: Lindley, William, and Joseph. Lindley Garrison served as the Secretary of War under President Wilson from 1913 until his resignation in 1916. The Garrison family moved to Camden…

  • Charles S. Boyer

    Charles S. Boyer

    Charles Shimer Boyer, born in Pennsylvania in 1869 to Benjamin Franklin Boyer and Alabama Shimer Boyer, is most notably recognized as the inaugural President of the Camden County Historical Society. Renowned for his contributions to the region’s historical narrative, he authored or co-authored numerous books and articles. His family relocated to Camden when he was…

  • Edward Jubb

    Edward Jubb

    Edward Jubb, born in 1865 according to family sources and his Philadelphia Inquirer obituary, was one of at least 8 children in the Jubb family. In the 1860 Census, the Jubbs were residing in Evesham Township. The 1870 Census suggests Edward Jubb’s birth as closer to 1860. At that time, he lived with his parents,…

  • Edward F. Murtaugh

    Edward F. Murtaugh

    Edward F. Murtaugh was born on January 27, 1947, in Camden to John J. Murtaugh Jr. and Saimi Perala. He was named in honor of his late uncle, Private Edward F. Murtaugh, who lost his life in action in Italy in 1944. The Murtaugh family resided at 1169 Bergen Avenue in Camden’s Cramer Hill neighborhood.…

  • Otto E. Braun

    Otto E. Braun

    Known for his staunch Republican affiliations, Otto Braun became the City Clerk for Camden under Mayor Frederick von Nieda from April 1935 to November 1936, succeeding the late Frank S. Albright.

  • Abraham Kern

    Abraham Kern

    Throughout the Great Depression, Abraham Kern persevered as a firefighter. In January 1933, due to economic constraints, Engine Company 4 was disbanded.