George W. Meriwether
George W. Meriwether was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on July 12, 1925, one of at least five children born to Albert and Minnie Meriwether. By April of 1930 the family had relocated to Newark, Ohio. George Meriwether was still living in Ohio when he was issued a Social Security card. He came to Camden at some point after the compilation of the 1947 Camden City Directory.
On June 27, 1960 George W. Meriwether was appointed to the Camden Fire Department. He was living at 214 North 28th Street in East Camden at the time of his appointment. Assigned to Engine Company 8 at 619 Kaighn Avenue, he reported for duty on July 1, 1960. On August 3, 1960 he was transferred to Ladder Company 3 at North 27th Street and Federal Street in East Camden, a short walk from his home at 2803 Thompson Street. He retired on pension on August 1, 1985.
George W. Meriwether made his home on Thompson Street until his death on June 3, 1992. His next door neighbor for many years was fellow Camden firefighter Andrew Foreman.
Personnel Card
Tag: george-w-meriwether
Obituary of George W. Meriwether
Obituary of George W. Meriwether of Camden, a Camden firefighter, who died June 3, 1992 at age 66; interment at Harleigh Cemetery.
Camden Bank, Business Bldg. Targets of Two Firebombings
Two firebombings struck Camden within 16 minutes of each other on December 22, 1971. The first was at 333 Arch Street, housing several businesses including the Puerto Rico Labor Department office. The second struck the Third National Bank of New Jersey at 27th and Federal Streets. Police impounded a red Volkswagen matching witness descriptions. There were no injuries.