Philadelphia Inquirer – March 31, 1904
After several weeks’ illness from progressive paralysis, Charles Watson, one of Camden’s best-known citizens, died at his home at 223 Cooper street, shortly after 9 o’clock last night. He was 73 years old and leaves a widow and daughter.
Mr. Watson was well known in financial circles and was one of Camden’s wealthiest residents. He was one of the organizers of the Camden Gaslight Company, formed half a century ago. He was also an officer of the Central Trust Company, a director of the Public Service Corporation, and was identified with other financial institutions. He had been a member of the Board of Health since its organization and was a former president. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the First Baptist Church.

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