Birch Street

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Birch Street at one time ran from Front Street through to Ninth. Various projects over the years have taken pieces of Birch Street off the map.

When the Delaware River Bridge was built in the early 1920s, the south side of Birch Street was razed from Front to Third Street. Fourth through Eighth Streets were taken in their entireties over the years as the Delaware River Port Authority required more space for administrative and maintenance buildings, and the Northgate Apartment Buildings were built.

Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class Livio Joseph Banda, born and raised on Birch Street, was killed in action while serving with the United States Navy during World War II.

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100 Block Birch Street

108 Birch Street

108 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1890George Frederick Kappel
1890George W.A. Kappel

110 Birch Street

110 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906No information available

111 Birch Street

111 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947Paul Coulter

112 Birch Street

112 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1879–1880James Dunn

113 Birch Street

113 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947No information available

114 Birch Street

114 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1898–1900sFred J. Needham & Family (Fred & Emma Needham, James Needham)
1898–1900sHowell S. Needham

117 Birch Street

117 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947Petro Ortiz

118 Birch Street

118 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906No information available

119 Birch Street

119 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947Nazzerano Pulvano

120 Birch Street

120 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1905Bryant K. Smith

121 Birch Street

121 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1912–1921George Beutler Sr. & Family (George & Grace Beutler, Alma B., William L., George Jr.)
1947Edward O'Neal

122 Birch Street

122 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

123 Birch Street

123 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947Mrs. Ruth DeFlorio

124 Birch Street

124 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

125 Birch Street

125 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1915Mrs. Margaret Williams
1910s–1920sBiagio Banda & Family
1947Mrs. Annie Hickman

126 Birch Street

126 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

127 Birch Street

127 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947James W. Bonner

128 Birch Street

128 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

129 Birch Street

129 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1891Joseph Logue
1947Mrs. Edna M. Hyatt

130 Birch Street

130 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

131 Birch Street

131 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1876–1878David Logue
1876–1878Joseph Logue
1947Francis J. Cloran

132 Birch Street

132 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906Fred J. Needham & Family (Fred & Emma Needham, James Needham, Howell S. Needham)

133 Birch Street

133 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1947Else Feucht

134 Birch Street

134 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

136 Birch Street

136 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

138 Birch Street

138 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

140 Birch Street

140 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

142 Birch Street

142 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1906Mrs. Susan Lord

144 Birch Street

144 Birch Street — 100 Block Birch Street
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1894No information available

Bravest Respond to Camden City, NJ Working Fire

Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Night view down a narrow brick alley toward a bright orange glow of fire behind a wooden fence and trees.
Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Flames glowing in an upper window of a dark brick rowhouse, with utility wires and a wrought-iron railing nearby.
Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

A Camden fire apparatus with lights flashing on a wet street at night, surrounded by smoke.
Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003
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CAMDEN CAMDEN 6

Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

A firefighter in a white helmet and turnout gear speaks into a radio at night, with other firefighters and a fire truck behind him.
Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

Firefighters on a sidewalk at night directing a hose stream at a smoking row of brick houses.
Fire at 117 Birch Street, Camden, October 14, 2003

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Camden News Notes — December 9, 1905

Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1905

Clipping headed Camden News Notes, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1905, with five short items including one on Bryant Smith.
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1905
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Camden News Notes (News Article) Date: 1905-12-09; Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer This entire product and/or portions thereof are copyrighted by NewsBank and/or the American Antiquarian Society, 2004. CAMDEN NEWS NOTES Bryant Smith, who was whirled about in a fly wheel at a paper mill, will probably have one of his feet amputated at the Cooper Hospital. The cruiser Washington, recently launched at the New York shipyard, will be given a dock trial on Monday. The Camden Hebrew relief fund has reached $694.38. Frank Ireland, Calvin Kircher, Wesley Huff and Robert Barnes, boys, whose ages range from 14 to 16 years, were committed to the county jail by Recorder Stackhouse yesterday to await action on the part of Prosecutor Lloyd, who will probably have them sent to the reform school. According to Detectives Moffett and Hart, the youthful defendants are four of a gang that has been preying on local stores recently. An unknown boy while passing the grocery store of E. S. Moore, 527 South Sixth street, yesterday lit a match and deliberately threw it into a can of gasoline. There was an explosion that shook the neighborhood and a slight fire resulted. The boy escaped.

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George Beutler Sr.

George Beutler Sr. draft registration card, 121 Birch Street, June 5, 1917

George John Buetler's 1917 World War I draft registration card, front and back
George Beutler Sr. draft registration card, 121 Birch Street, June 5, 1917
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Form 1 REGISTRATION CARD No. 68 Age, in yrs. 29 1. Name in full: George John Buetler 2. Home address: 121 Birch Camden N J 3. Date of birth: June 18 1887 4. Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention (specify which)? a natural born citizen 5. Where were you born? Philadelphia Pa U.S.A. 6. If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject? [struck through] 7. What is your present trade, occupation, or office? Fireman 23 8. By whom employed? P. R. R. Co Where employed? Camden N J 9. Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support (specify which)? Yes Wife + 3 Children 10. Married or single (which)? Married Race (specify which)? White 11. What military service have you had? Rank: None; branch: [struck through]; years: [struck through]; Nation or State: [struck through] 12. Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)? Yes Support of Wife + 3 Chil[illegible] I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true. George John Buetler (Signature or mark) If person is of African descent tear off this corner. 627 REGISTRAR'S REPORT 29-3-7-A 1. Tall, medium, or short (specify which)? Tall Slender, medium, or stout (which)? Stout 2. Color of eyes? Brown Color of hair? D. Brown Bald? No 3. Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is he otherwise disabled (specify)? None I certify that my answers are true, that the person registered has read his own answers, that I have witnessed his signature, and that all of his answers of which I have knowledge are true, except as follows: David B Robinson (Signature of registrar) Precinct: 4-1 Ward City or County: Camden State: N J 5 June 1917 (Date of registration)

Margaret Williams

Philadelphia Inquirer, October 18, 1915

Margaret Williams trolley mishap, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 18, 1915
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 18, 1915
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Mrs. Margaret Williams, aged 41, of 125 Birch street, was so severely shaken up when trolley cars bumped at the Federal street ferry that she was taken to Cooper Hospital.

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Joseph Logue

Joseph Logue, Camden Daily Courier, January 6, 1905

Grainy newspaper portrait of Joseph Logue in a uniform cap with a badge
Joseph Logue, Camden Daily Courier, January 6, 1905

Mrs. Susan Lord

Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1906

Mrs. Susan Lord death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1906
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1906
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Mrs Susan Lord, aged 63 years, was found dead in bed by her husband at their home, 142 Birch street yesterday. After an investigation Coroner Fithian gave a certificate of death due to Bright's disease.

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Soup Kitchen Opened at 144 Birch Street

Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1894

Soup kitchen at 144 Birch Street, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1894
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 21, 1894
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A soup kitchen was opened yesterday at 144 Birch street. Hungry men, women and children crowded the entrance all day.

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Looking West from North 2nd Street

Looking west on Birch Street from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

Three-story red brick corner house with a side porch beside a steel bridge structure on Birch Street, Camden
Looking west on Birch Street from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

200 Block Birch Street

207 Birch Street

207 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1947Frederick H. Bennett

209 Birch Street

209 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1947Mrs. Mary Leonard

211 Birch Street

211 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1947Joseph Wisniewski

213 Birch Street

213 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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Private David H. Ross (WWI)
1924–1930George H. Sanders (driver, William S. Scull Company)
1933William H. & Mamie Davis
1947–1949Mrs. Elsie G. Foss
1949Harry & Elsie G. Foss Albinson

214 Birch Street

214 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1917Jacob Dreher

215 Birch Street

215 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1947Daniel W. Saarinen

216 Birch Street

216 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

217 Birch Street

217 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1884–1887Augustus F. Mendell (tailor, John Wanamaker & Co., Philadelphia)
1972Paul W. & Lela Griffin Posey

219 Birch Street

219 Birch Street — 200 Block Birch Street
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1947Faust Lancia

Birch Street at North 2nd Street

Birch & North 2nd Streets, under the bridge

Blue Birch St and No. 2nd St street signs mounted on a pole beneath a steel bridge
Birch & North 2nd Streets, under the bridge
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BIRCH ST NO. 2ND ST

Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch Street east of North 2nd Street with row houses, garage doors and a pennhealth.com billboard
Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004
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pennhealth.com [illegible]

Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch Street east from North 2nd Street with a brick house with balcony and a distant billboard
Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004
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[illegible].com

Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch Street east from North 2nd Street beside a steel bridge, with a billboard and parked van in the distance
Birch Street east from North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004
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[illegible].com

Birch Street looking west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004

Vacant grassy lot and a damaged brick row house beside a street, with a bridge girder at left and a blue street sign at right
Birch Street looking west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004
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[illegible] NO 3rd ST

Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004

Narrow Birch Street looking west beside a bridge approach, with a tall stone tower and brick row houses ahead
Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004

Birch Street looking west under a blue bridge span, with a vacant grassy lot and a damaged brick row house at right
Birch Street west from North 3rd Street, April 18, 2004
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NO 3rd ST

Motorcyclists Hurt in Crash with Auto

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 24, 1917

Jacob Dreher motorcycle crash, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 24, 1917
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 24, 1917
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MOTORCYCLISTS HURT IN CRASH WITH AUTO Jacob Dreher and Walter Trebing, of Camden, Treated at Hospital After Accident Thrown from their motorcycle in a crash with an automobile, Jacob Dreher, aged 25 years, of 214 Birch street, and Walter A. Trebing, aged 27 years, of 508 North Fifth street, Camden, were badly injured. Dreher sustained a fracture of the right leg, and Trebing received contusions of both legs. They were treated at Cooper Hospital.

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Augustus F. Mendell

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887

First Sergeant Augustus F. Mendell obituary, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887
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First Sergeant August B. Mendell, who was stricken with paralysis on the 27th ult., died at his home, No. 217 Birch street, on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was one of the oldest members of the Sixth Regiment.

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Paul W. Posey

Camden Courier-Post, January 25, 1972

Paul W. Posey death notice, Camden Courier-Post, January 25, 1972
Camden Courier-Post, January 25, 1972
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POSEY On Jan. 24, 1972, Paul W., husband of Lela (nee Griffin) of 217 Birch St., Camden, N.J. Age 78 years. Also surviving are 2 sisters Mrs. Clara I. Penn and Mrs. Ruth W. Frazier, 1 brother Milton E. Posey, all of Washington, D.C. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the E. J. Flippen Funeral Home, 453 S. 6th St., Camden. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m.

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300 Block Birch Street

310 Birch Street

310 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
yearname
1887–1890sJames H. Long
1947Cancetto J. Gelomini

311 Birch Street

311 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1900Joseph Logue & Family (Joseph & Fannie Illingsworth Logue)
1947Harry A. Donnelly

312 Birch Street

312 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947Edward V. Penney

313 Birch Street

313 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1870s–1880sCharles S. Wolverton
1880sCharles A. Wolverton
1880sWalter P. Wolverton
1947Granville Garrison

314 Birch Street

314 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1890s–1900sGarrett Cowls
1947Clayton E. Brooks

315 Birch Street

315 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947Carl W. Elton
1947Henry Urban

316 Birch Street

316 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1906–1926Gone by 1926

317 Birch Street

317 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947Svend Andersen

318 Birch Street

318 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1930s–1959Howell S. & Mary Needham & Family (Robert Needham)

319 Birch Street

319 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1918–1919Edward E. Peraria Sr. & Family (Edward E. & Frances Peraria, Edward Jr., Frances)
1929–1930sHowell S. & Mary Needham & Family (Robert Needham)
1947Mrs. Lillian H. Theil

320 Birch Street

320 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Livio Joseph Banda (WWII, killed in action)
1930s–1947Biagio Banda

321 Birch Street

321 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1900Mark & Lizzie Quinn
1947Louis Exler

322 Birch Street

322 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947James M. Agnew

323 Birch Street

323 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947George A. Williams

324 Birch Street

324 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1930Dolly Marks & Family (Austin E. Marks, Walter Marks, Lester Marks)
1947Elmo P. Elton

325 Birch Street

325 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1900Emley Herman
1947Walter J. Blair

326 Birch Street

326 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947Merrit L. Bruce

327 Birch Street

327 Birch Street — 300 Block Birch Street
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1947Paul Meckle

By 1980 the entire block was gone, taken by the Delaware River Port Authority.

James H. Long

James H. Long, 310 Birch Street

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of an older man in round wire glasses, dark suit and patterned tie
James H. Long, 310 Birch Street

Wolverton Family

Charles S. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Newspaper portrait of Charles S. Wolverton, a mustached man in a dark coat and bow tie, with his name printed below
Charles S. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street
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CHARLES S. WOLVERTON

Charles A. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Sepia portrait of Charles A. Wolverton, a man with parted hair in a dark suit, striped tie and white pocket square
Charles A. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Walter P. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of Walter P. Wolverton, a middle-aged man in a dark suit and patterned tie.
Walter P. Wolverton, 313 Birch Street

Emley Herman

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1900

Emley Herman cat bite, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1900
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1900
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Emley Herman, 10 years old, of 325 Birch street, was taking a cat to Philadelphia in a basket yesterday, when the cat got away on a ferryboat. In capturing the feline Emley was severely bitten on the thumb. Cooper Hospital surgeons cauterized the wound.

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Sanborn Map, 1891

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1891: 500 block of Main Street and Birch Street

1891 Sanborn fire insurance map showing the 500 block of Main Street and Birch Street, Camden.
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1891: 500 block of Main Street and Birch Street
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N. 5TH N. 6TH 315 318 319 MAIN CAMDEN & AMB Barber Meat Meat Sal. J. BAIRD Boarding SHED SHEDS 4" W.P. 6" W.P. D. S.

400 Block Birch Street

402 Birch Street

402 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Mrs. Anna Torry

404 Birch Street

404 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Theo Dorofee

406 Birch Street

406 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Bernard Skain

408 Birch Street

408 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Wilbur Wright (ice)

410 Birch Street

410 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
yearname
1933William Shuts (George Shuts in Courier-Post)
1947William Baxter

412 Birch Street

412 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Clifford A. Lambdon

414 Birch Street

414 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1900Carl Trebing & Family (Carl & Wilhelmina Trebing, Frances, Alice, Walter, Carl Jr.)
1900George E. Trebing (WWI)
1920s–1930sEarl Wright
1947Mrs. Ella Plum

416 Birch Street

416 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1947Henry B. Hess
1947Lena Hess

418 Birch Street

418 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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early 1900sLena Hess

420 Birch Street

420 Birch Street — 400 Block Birch Street
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1900Albert A. Holt & Family (Albert A. & Catherine Hilt, Lillian Holt)

By 1980 the entire block was gone, taken by the Delaware River Port Authority.

Lena Hess

I had a girlfriend named Lena Hess who lived at 4th and Birch. She introduced me to my wife.

Jim Bessing — July 2004

Earl Wright

Earl Wright, 414 Birch Street, 1920s-1930s

Halftone newspaper portrait of Earl Wright, a young man in a police-style uniform cap.
Earl Wright, 414 Birch Street, 1920s-1930s

Albert A. Holt

Albert A. Holt (1844–1909) was the editor and publisher of the Camden Echo, a weekly newspaper devoted to church news and the prohibition of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The paper was published from 1884 until Holt’s death in July of 1909. The paper was distributed free of charge and had some measure of influence at one time, but very little by the time of Holt’s death.

Albert A. & Catherine Hilt Holt & Lillian Holt — 420 Birch Street, 1900.

500 Block Birch Street

513 Birch Street

513 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1890s–1900sCharles Daniels
1890s–1900sCharles T. Daniels (WWI)
1947Jose E.N. Morales

515 Birch Street

515 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947John V. Mellor

517 Birch Street

517 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947Mrs. Rosa Peris

519 Birch Street

519 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947James N. Showers

521 Birch Street

521 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947Verda Rusaw

523 Birch Street

523 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Randolph Parker

525 Birch Street

525 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947William S. Dempsey

527 Birch Street

527 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1947Volney Vanneman

529 Birch Street

529 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
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1930–1947James H. & Mary C. Ward Wallace & Family (John W. 'Bucky' Ward)
1947Henry H. Joseph Jr.

531 Birch Street

531 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Russell J. Tatem (trucking)

533 Birch Street

533 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1930Frank & Minnie Tiedeken
1947Juan Montis

535 Birch Street

535 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1924Walter D. Eastlack
1947Mrs. Anna B. Sibbitt

537 Birch Street

537 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1913Alfred Ivins
1933Robert Farland
1947Vacant
1957Mrs. Anna Kennedy

539 Birch Street

539 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Evelyn Rehrig

541 Birch Street

541 Birch Street — 500 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947James F. Singhas

By the 1980s the entire block was gone, taken by Northgate II Townhomes.

Final Tribute Is Paid Corporal 'Bucky' Ward

Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930

Final Tribute to Corporal Bucky Ward, Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930
Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930
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FINAL TRIBUTE IS PAID CORPORAL 'BUCKY' WARD Corporal John W. "Bucky" Ward, Camden's own soldier of fortune and war hero, was buried yesterday, with ceremony befitting his career. After solemn requiem high mass at Holy Name Church, burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Services at the home of Ward's sister, Mrs. Mary Wallace, 529 Birch street, were attended by hundreds of friends and acquaintances of the dead man, whose body had been sent half way around the world for burial here. He died October 9 in Honolulu, and was 56. In June of next year he would have retired from the United States Army, in which he had served almost 40 years.

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Frank J. Tiedeken

Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930

Frank J. Tiedeken death notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930
Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930
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FRANK J. TIEDEKEN Frank J. Tiedeken, 70, died yesterday at his home, 533 Birch street. He is survived by a wife, Minnie C.

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Couple Held on Serious Charge

Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1913

Alfred Ivins and Lulu Genther held on charge, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1913
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1913
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Couple Held on Serious Charge Taken into custody while alone in the grand stand of the Ottowa baseball team at Parkside late on Wednesday night by Detective Frank H. Miller, Mrs. Lulu Genther, of 33 Marlton avenue, and Alfred Ivins, of 537 Birch street, were yesterday committed by Justice Wright, of Camden, in default of $500 bail each on a charge preferred by the woman's husband, Arthur Genther. The specific date named in the complaint is August 6, at which time Detective Miller avers he was only a few yards from the couple while they were sojourning in a secluded spot at Knight Park, Collingswood. The Genthers have two children, a boy of 6 and a girl of 5. Genther said last night that he would begin immediate proceedings for divorce.

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Mrs. Anna Kennedy

Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1957

Mrs. Anna Kennedy obituary, Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1957
Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1957
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MRS. ANNA KENNEDY Mrs. Anna Kennedy, 41, of 537 Birch st., died in West Jersey Hospital, Friday. She had been a resident of Camden for 30 years. Surviving are her father, Theodore Residence, of Hightstown; and three brothers, Theodore, of New York; Joseph, of Lyons, and John, of Runnemede. Services will be held Monday at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Sunday evening at the LeRoy R. Wooster Funeral Home, White Horse pk., Atco. Burial will be in Atco Cemetery.

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600 Block Birch Street

601 Birch Street

601 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
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1947–1957Harry S. & Margaret F. McMenamin Helferich

603 Birch Street

603 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
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1947Mrs. Anna McNally

605 Birch Street

605 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
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1947Frank Marishak

607 Birch Street

607 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Ralph C. Gregory

609 Birch Street

609 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
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1947James C. Dilks

611–635 Birch Street

611–635 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
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19301930 Census (see photograph)

611 Birch Street

611 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Ingolv Klungland (painter)

613 Birch Street

613 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Robert C. Pershing

615 Birch Street

615 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Raymond W. Parsons

617 Birch Street

617 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Harry B. Wright

619 Birch Street

619 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Mrs. Margaret Williams

621 Birch Street

621 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1900s–1910sCharles Daniels
1900s–1910sCharles T. Daniels (WWI)
1947Frances Ruff

622 Birch Street

622 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1910s–1920sJames C. Edwards Family
1940Lansing & Martha Cowley Sr. & Family (Lansing Jr., Alice, Elmer, Byron, Irene, Dorothy, Elaine, Theodore, Jerry)
1947Mrs. Mary B. Siegel

623 Birch Street

623 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Walter E. Kennedy

624 Birch Street

624 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1933Bracewell's Express
1940Mrs. Mable Grey & Family (George Grey)
1947Theresa Gramley

625 Birch Street

625 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
Private Enos S. Kimble (WWI)
1947William G. Winterbottom

626 Birch Street

626 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947James Edwards

627 Birch Street

627 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Harry F. Flippen

628 Birch Street

628 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
Sergeant James A. Edwards (WWII)
1947John T. Everingham

629 Birch Street

629 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1899Michael Lynch
Private First Class John Otto Boyson (WWI)
1930Charles & Helen O'Brien & Family (Helen, Charles Jr.)

630 Birch Street

630 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edward W. Rossell

631 Birch Street

631 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Hattie Ashley-Tainton

632 Birch Street

632 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947George J. Ritner

633 Birch Street

633 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Martha Dorton

634 Birch Street

634 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Robert C. Henderson

635 Birch Street

635 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947John F. Carter

636 Birch Street

636 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947William H. Shimp

637 Birch Street

637 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Louis V. Schmidt

638 Birch Street

638 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Raymond T. Rossell

639 Birch Street

639 Birch Street — 600 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Harold Kistner

By the 1980s the entire block was gone, taken by Northgate II Townhomes.

Harry S. Helferich

Camden Courier-Post, November 22, 1957

Harry S. Helferich death notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 22, 1957
Camden Courier-Post, November 22, 1957
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HELFERICH — On Nov. 21, 1957, Harry S., husband of the late Margaret F. (nee McMenamin), of 601 Birch St., Camden, age 72 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday morning at 11 a. m., at B. C. Schroeder & Sons, 715 Cooper St., Camden. Interment at Arlington Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.

Read the article: Harry S. Helferich

1930 Census — 611–635 Birch Street

1930 Census, 611-635 Birch Street, Camden

1930 census sheet 17-A for Birch Street, Camden, 10th Ward, listing households at 611 to 637 Birch Street
1930 Census, 611-635 Birch Street, Camden
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE—BUREAU OF THE CENSUS FIFTEENTH CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES: 1930 POPULATION SCHEDULE State: New Jersey. County: Camden. Incorporated place: Camden City. Ward of city: 10th. Block No. 680. Enumeration District No. [?]45. Supervisor's District No. 12th. Sheet No. 17 A. Enumerated by me on 4/12, 1930, Hannah M. Jeffries, Enumerator. 39 PLACE OF ABODE; NAME; RELATION; HOME DATA; PERSONAL DESCRIPTION; EDUCATION; PLACE OF BIRTH (PERSON, FATHER, MOTHER); MOTHER TONGUE (OR NATIVE LANGUAGE) OF FOREIGN BORN; CITIZENSHIP, ETC.; OCCUPATION AND INDUSTRY; EMPLOYMENT; VETERANS. [illegible] Birch St. 1: 637 | Rittner, J. George Jr. | Son, CR | no | M | W | 4/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | none 2: 635 | 306 | 306 | Kraft, Norwood | Head | R | $20 | R | no | M | W | 26 | M | 21 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Germany | Pennsylvania | yes | Window Cleaner | [illegible] | [illegible] | W | yes 3: Elizabeth | Wife H | F | W | 23 | M | 18 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | Housekeeping | NP | yes 4: Gordon | Son | M | W | 4/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | no | none 5: Robert | Son | M | W | 11/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | no | none 6: 633 | 307 | 307 | Cowan, Walter M. | Head | R | $22 | no | M | W | 36 | M | 24 | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | Checker | Car Factory | [illegible] | W | yes 7: Erma | Wife H | F | W | 30 | M | 17 | no | yes | Germany Dist. | Germany | Germany | German | 1904 | Na | yes | Housekeeping | NP | yes 8: Vivian | Daughter | F | W | 10 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Germany | yes | none 9: Clara | Daughter | F | W | 9 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Germany | yes | none 10: Shirley | Daughter | F | W | 6/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | Germany | no | none 11: 631 | 308 | 308 | Brown, William A. | Head | R | $21 | R | no | M | W | 41 | M | 26 | no | yes | New York | North of Ireland | North of Ireland | yes | Carpenter | Contractor | [illegible] | W | yes 12: Margaret | Wife H | F | W | 35 | M | 21 | no | yes | New Jersey | Phila. Pa. | [illegible] | yes | Housekeeping | Private Cleaner | [illegible] | NP | yes 13: Emma K. | Daughter | F | W | 13 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | New York | New Jersey | yes | none 14: William A. | Son | M | W | 11 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | New York | New Jersey | yes | none 15: Margaret H. | Daughter | F | W | 5 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New York | New Jersey | yes | none 16: 629 | 309 | 309 | Obrien, Charles | Head | R | $21 | R | no | M | W | 27 | M | 20 | no | yes | New Jersey | [illegible] | [illegible] | yes | Knitter | Woolen Mill | [illegible] | W | yes 17: Helen | Wife H | F | W | 25 | M | 18 | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Virginia | yes | Housekeeping | yes 18: Helen | Daughter | F | W | 5 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none 19: Charles | Son | M | W | 3/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none 20: Hewett, William | Brother | M | W | 28 | S | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Virginia | yes | none | no 21: 627 | 310 | 310 | Wohringer, Robert | Head | R | $21 | no | M | W | 23 | M | 19 | no | yes | New Jersey | unknown | unknown | yes | [illegible] | Ship Yard | [illegible] | W | yes 22: Charlotte | Wife H | F | W | 24 | M | 20 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | Housekeeping | yes 23: Robert | Son | M | W | 3/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | yes | none 24: 625 | 311 | 311 | Kimble, Walter W. | Head | O | 2800 | R | no | M | W | 70 | M | 28 | no | yes | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | none | [illegible] | no 25: Catherine | Wife H | F | W | 62 | M | 20 | no | no | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none | no 26: 623 | 312 | 312 | Sweeten T. Nathaniel | Head | R | $20 | R | no | M | W | 52 | M | 30 | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | yes | Crane Hoister | R. Railroad | [illegible] | W | yes 27: Ella | Wife H | F | W | 47 | M | 25 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | Cook | Restaurant | [illegible] | W | yes 28: Alberta | Daughter | F | W | 19 | S | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none 29: Myrtis | Daughter | F | W | 17 | S | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none 30: Anna | Daughter | F | W | 13 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | none 31: 621 | 313 | 313 | Andrews, William H. | Head | R | [illegible] | no | M | W | 46 | M | 21 | no | yes | Maryland | Maryland | Delaware | yes | Janitor | Jewelry | [illegible] | W | yes 32: Erma M. | Wife H | F | W | 43 | M | 17 | no | yes | Delaware | Delaware | Maryland | yes | Operator | [illegible] | [illegible] | W | yes 33: [illegible] | 314 | 314 | Long, Edward | Head | O | 1100 | R | no | M | W | [illegible] | M | 22 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | Laborer | Cork Works | [illegible] | W | yes 34: Susan | Wife H | F | W | 33 | M | 17 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | House Keeper | At home | [illegible] | NP | yes 35: John | Son | M | W | 15 | S | yes | yes | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | none 36: Emily | Daughter | F | W | 13 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | none 37: 617 | 315 | 315 | Wright, Harry B. | Head | O | 1100 | R | no | M | W | 33 | M | 20 | no | yes | Maryland | unknown | Maryland | yes | Deck Hand | Reding Ferry | [illegible] | W | yes 38: Luella | Wife H | F | W | 31 | M | 17 | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | New Jersey | yes | Housekeeping | NP | yes 39: Harry W. | Son | M | W | 12 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | Maryland | New Jersey | yes | none 40: Lucille | Daughter | F | W | 4 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | Maryland | New Jersey | yes | none 41: Robert B. | Son | M | W | 10/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | Maryland | New Jersey | no | none 42: 615 | 316 | 316 | Loughlin, David | Head | R | $20 | R | no | M | W | 28 | M | 24 | no | yes | England | Ireland | Ireland | English | 1921 | Na | yes | Weigher | Leather Factory | [illegible] | W | yes | WW 43: Mae | Wife H | F | W | 24 | M | 20 | no | yes | New Jersey | New Jersey | Ireland | yes | none 44: David Jr. | Son | M | W | 2/12 | S | no | no | New Jersey | England | New Jersey | no | none 45: 613 | 317 | 317 | Warner, William | Head | R | $17 | R | no | M | W | 65 | M | 34 | no | yes | Maryland | Maryland | Maryland | yes | Janitor | H | [illegible] | W | yes 46: Eleanor | Wife H | F | W | 60 | M | 31 | no | yes | Pennsylvania | Massachusetts | Illinois | yes | Housekeeping | yes 47: Bardner, Helen | Daughter | F | W | 28 | M | 19 | no | no | Pennsylvania | Maryland | Illinois | yes | Tester | R C A | [illegible] | W | yes 48: Harry | Grandson | M | W | 9 | S | yes | yes | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | yes | none 49: 611 | 318 | 318 | Boyson, Anna | Head H | R | $18 | no | F | W | 62 | Wd | 16 | no | yes | London England | London England | London England | English | 1897 | Pa | yes | Housekeeping | Retired | NP | no | no 50: ABBREVIATIONS TO BE USED IN COLUMNS INDICATED: [illegible] MyFamily.com

Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family

Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family, 622 Birch Street, 1940 Census

1940 census crop showing the Lansing Cowley household at 622 Birch Street, Camden, with one line highlighted
Lansing Cowley Sr. & Family, 622 Birch Street, 1940 Census
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Birch Street 622 | 169 | R | 16 | No | Cowley, Lansing W. | Head | 0 | M | W | 44 | M | No | 6 | 6 Martha H. | Wife | 1 | F | W | 38 | M | No | 4 | 4 Lansing W. Jr. | Son | 2 | M | W | 18 | S | No | 5 | 5 Alice L. | Daughter | 2 | F | W | 16 | S | No | 7 | 7 Elmer D. | Son | 2 | M | W | 15 | S | Yes | 6 | 6 Byron H. | Son | 2 | M | W | 12 | S | Yes | 3 | 3 Irene G. | Daughter | 2 | F | W | 8 | S | Yes | 1 | 1 Dorothy G. | Daughter | 2 | F | W | 4 | S | No | 0 Elaine M. | Daughter | 2 | F | W | 3 | S | No | 0 Theodore R. | [illegible] | 2 | M | W | 2 | S | No | 0 Jerry J. | Son | 2 | M | W | 8/12 | S | No | 0 624 | 170 | R | 12 | No | Gray, Mabel | Head | 0 | F | W | 42 | Wd | No | 6 | 6 George | Son | 2 | M | W | 24 | S | No | 5 | 5

Private Enos S. Kimble

Private Enos S. Kimble, 625 Birch Street

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of a young man in a jacket and patterned tie, Enos S. Kimble
Private Enos S. Kimble, 625 Birch Street

Sergeant James A. Edwards

Sergeant James A. Edwards, 628 Birch Street

Cropped newspaper photo of a smiling young man in a military cap, Sergeant James A. Edwards
Sergeant James A. Edwards, 628 Birch Street

629 Birch Street

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 25, 1899

Clipping "They Wrecked the Restaurant," Philadelphia Inquirer, November 25, 1899, about a Camden saloon brawl
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 25, 1899
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They Wrecked the Restaurant Michael Lynch, of 629 Birch street, Camden, and William Conroy, of Fellowship, Burlington county, started a row in the restaurant of Nicholas Donahue, 2402 Federal street, East Side, Camden, yesterday afternoon. A free fight followed, in which several outsiders became involved. The interior of the saloon was wrecked, and Donahue was badly beaten. Conroy was arrested at the scene by Constable De Haven. Lynch tried to escape, but was captured a half mile away by Police Captain Albert. Both men will be given a hearing this morning by Recorder Nowrey.

Private First Class John Otto Boyson, 629 Birch Street

Oval portrait of a young man in a military shirt seated with his hands clasped, John Otto Boyson
Private First Class John Otto Boyson, 629 Birch Street

Charles O'Brien & Family, 629 Birch Street, 1930 Census

1930 census crop showing the Charles Obrien household at 629 Birch Street, Camden
Charles O'Brien & Family, 629 Birch Street, 1930 Census
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629 | 309 | 309 | Obrien Charles | Head Helen | Wife H Helen | Daughter Charles | Son Hewett William | Brother

700 Block Birch Street

705 Birch Street

705 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Stanley Skokowski

706 Birch Street

706 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Anthony Whitehead

707 Birch Street

707 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947James E. Parkinson

708 Birch Street

708 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1910–1912Edward F. Allen
1947Michael H. Goy

709 Birch Street

709 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Tony O. Franzello

710 Birch Street

710 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edgar Brenig

711 Birch Street

711 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
Private Ted R. Bunalski (WWII)
1947Joseph A. Jones

712 Birch Street

712 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Howard Mauser

713 Birch Street

713 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947George E. Davis

714 Birch Street

714 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947William K. Peters

715 Birch Street

715 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1903William F. & Louisa Cooper & Family
1905William J. Holdzkorn
1906–1907Frank Simmons
1907Charles 'C.J.' Taylor Jr.
1947Joseph J. Miller

716 Birch Street

716 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Mabel H. Jones

717 Birch Street

717 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Daniel Forte

718 Birch Street

718 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Mrs. Ethel Gilmartin

719 Birch Street

719 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Jerry Quinlan

720 Birch Street

720 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edward H. Rettberg

721 Birch Street

721 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1907Mrs. Amelia Kissileff (widow of August)
1907Isaac Kissileff (insurance)
1947Robert Barracliffe

722 Birch Street

722 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947No return

723 Birch Street

723 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Walter Yates

724 Birch Street

724 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Bernard R. McLaughlin

725 Birch Street

725 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Clarence H. Potter

726 Birch Street

726 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Louis F. Nuzzi

727 Birch Street

727 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1931William Warner
1947Martin J. Barrett

728 Birch Street

728 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Florence C. Elwell

729 Birch Street

729 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Newton T. Smith

730 Birch Street

730 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1933Louis C. Wurst
1947Edward Turmer

731 Birch Street

731 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1918–1923Clifford Flennert (police)
1947Edward P. Biggard

732 Birch Street

732 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1928Charles Morgan
1928Rocco Palese
1947Sarah Randles

734 Birch Street

734 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Anthony J. Buonomo

736 Birch Street

736 Birch Street — 700 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edward Love

By the 1970s the entire block was gone, taken by the Northgate II high-rise apartment building.

Private Ted R. Bunalski

Private Ted R. Bunalski, 711 Birch Street

Black-and-white newspaper portrait of Private Ted R. Bunalski, a young man in a uniform cap and necktie.
Private Ted R. Bunalski, 711 Birch Street

715 Birch Street

My great-great-uncle, Charles “CJ” Taylor, Jr., was living at 715 Birch Street, Camden, NJ, as noted by my great-grandfather, William Henry Taylor, on the ship’s manifest when he crossed from Liverpool to New York City in 1907 on the SS Haverford. He claimed to be going to stay with his brother when he arrived in port, April 9, 1907.

Kathleen Self Merkin — February 1, 2014

Kissileff Family

Kissileff Family, 721 Birch Street, 1907 Camden Directory

Facing pages 458 and 459 of the 1907 Camden city directory, listing Kisler to Klein entries, including the Kissileff family at 721 Birch.
Kissileff Family, 721 Birch Street, 1907 Camden Directory
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Corporations Formed Right 18 Years' Experience THOMAS B. HALL COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW 428 MARKET STREET 458 CAMDEN (K) DIRECTORY. KISLER Kisler Elizabeth, saleswoman, h 864 Haddon ave Kisner Ludwig, machinist, h 88 Erie Kissig Harry, printer, h 826 N 5th Kissileff Amelia, widow August, h 721 Birch " Isaac, insurance, h 721 Birch Kissinger Ernest, wool sorter, h 425 Webster " Eugene C, foreman, h 1113 Baring " Marie, widow Frederick, h 445 Webster " Walter C, letter carrier, h 300 Penn Kissling Anthony, electrician, h 918 Newton ave " Charles, painter, h 918 Newton ave " Valentine, h 918 Newton ave Kitanna Loreno, fireman, h 202 Royden " Augustus M jr, clerk, h 824 N 7th " Augustus M jr, clerk, h 824 N 7th " Harry I, carpenter, h 455 Mechanic " John, machinist, h 2101 Broadway Kitchin Mary M, widow Harvey M, h 1121 Baring Kite Albert O, machinist, h 112 Linden " Anna E, nurse, 124 Birch " John F, insurance, h 112 Linden Kitsinger Joseph, driver, h 514 Jefferson ave Klages Anna K, widow Harry, h 569 Carman " Josephine R, school teacher, h 569 Carman Klapproth Frederick, laborer, h 1130 N 25th " Henry C, carpenter, h 1130 N 25th Klaschmidt Alexander, baker, h 1060 Louis Klatt Julius, shoemaker, 430 S 5th Klausfelder Augustus S, machinist, h 548 Royden " George C, machinist, h 548 Royden Kleaver George W, policeman, h 515 Pine Kleemann Charles, sauer kraut, h 43 Marlton ave Kleiler Alfred, bartender, h 1237 Lewis Klein Anna, h 211 Bailey " Anna, dressmaker, 707 N 7th " George J, barber, h 545 N 8th " Heinrich, umbrellamaker, h 551 Chestnut " Jacob J, h 250 Mt Vernon " John, baker, 752 Ferry ave " John, butcher, h 1207 N 18th " Louis, painter, h 1115 N 26th One Cent Per Word "Want Ads" —IN THE— Camden Post Telegram OFFICE, 123 FEDERAL STREET. ASBESTOS MAGNESIA AIR-CELL PIPE AND BOILER COVERINGS A. H. GREEN, Successor to Moffett & Green Main Office and Works: 1801-3-5 Federal St., CAMDEN, N. J. WM. J. COOPER & CO., 217 to 221 Kaighn Avenue MILL WORK CAMDEN (K) DIRECTORY. 459 KLEIN " Rosana, widow Francis P, h 551 Chestnut " Thomas, shipping clerk, h 308 Taylor ave " Thomas S S, collector, h 831 N 8th Kleinberg Abraham, dry goods, 1101 Kaighn ave " & Hirshorn, dry goods, 1101 Kaighn ave Kleinfelder John, car inspector, h 406 Taylor ave Kleinhanz Louis, printer, h 437 S 3d Kleinheinz Charles W, clerk, h 910 Spruce " George W, pressman, h 569 Spruce Klemann Catharine, widow John, h 813 S 5th " Charles, hardwood finisher, h 507 Division Klemm William G, h 619 Market Klenzing Charles W, machinist, h 840 Spruce Klessel Charles E, varnishmaker, h 936 Haddon ave " Stephen H, clerk, h 814 Line Kletzel Francis X A, watchman, h 574 Clinton " Francis X A jr, electrician, h 574 Clinton Klickstein James, laborer, h 339 Liberty Kligman Jacob, grocer, 529 Kaighn ave, h 1161 Baring Klin Frank, h 836 S 6th Kline Alfred, carpenter, h 742 Cherry " Anna, widow William, h 583 Mickle " Arthur J, clerk, h 723 Birch " Charles, blacksmith, h 1125 Liberty " Charles D, inspector, h 1141 Cooper " Charles I, florist, 423 Pine " Clarence R, cutter, h 830 N 4th " Elias J, h 734 Vine " Franklin S, bookbinder, h 593 Mickle " Harris, grocer, 434 Kaighn ave " Harry, salesman, h 560 Spruce " Howard F, ship carpenter, h 620 N 7th " Ida, boarding, 1141 Cooper " Isaac, liquors, 1735 Broadway " Jacob, insurance, h 289 Sycamore " Jacob H, liquors, 702 S 2d " Joseph H, dry goods, 1024 and h 1026 S 8th " Louis E, shoes, 401 Kaighn ave " Mary, widow William, h 742 Cherry " Victor H, designer, h 830 N 4th " William L, salesman, h 647 Grant WM. KRAUSE Krause's Patent Pavements, Cement and Asphalt Floors 1640 North Marshall Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Both Phones HENRY C. MAGEE, C. P. A. Auditor and Business Systematizer CAMDEN AND PHILADELPHIA P.O. BOX 303, CAMDEN, N.J. PHONE CONNECTION

I recently found this directory page listing my great-grandfather, Isaac Kissileff, and his aunt, Amelia, living at 721 Birch St., Camden, in the 1907 Camden Directory.

Mike Fuchs — July 2012

Man, 70, Hurt in Fall as He Puts Up Aerial

Camden Courier-Post, October 20, 1931

William Warner hurt in fall, Camden Courier-Post, October 20, 1931
Camden Courier-Post, October 20, 1931
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MAN, 70, HURT IN FALL AS HE PUTS UP AERIAL William Warner, 70, is in Cooper Hospital suffering with a possible fracture of the skull, the result of a fall while installing an aerial on the roof of his home at 727 Birch street yesterday. Warner was stretching a wire from the center of the roof and was standing near the edge of the roof when he lost his balance, falling several feet to the roof of the porch.

Read the article: Man, 70, Hurt in Fall as He Puts Up Aerial

Florence C. Elwell

Florence C. Elwell lived at 728 Birch Street. Florence never had any children of her own and shared the house on Birch Street with her sister Mildred. “Aunt Floss” is what the neighborhood children called her. The two sisters quit their jobs and bought a retirement home in Salem, New Jersey. Their new home in Salem was beautiful compared to the row home on Birch Street.

Mike Larson — May 2012

800 Block Birch Street

804 Birch Street

804 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1929Mrs. Annie Gumbrell
1947George Gumbrell

805 Birch Street

805 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1929Vacant
1947Edward P. Jasinski

806 Birch Street

806 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1938Gertrude L. Higgins
1947William Prasch

807 Birch Street

807 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Otto W. Riess

808 Birch Street

808 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Frank E. McDonnell

809 Birch Street

809 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Joseph E. Grittin

810 Birch Street

810 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Harry J. Dempsey

811 Birch Street

811 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Blaine F. McPherson

812 Birch Street

812 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Charles S. Richards

813 Birch Street

813 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947George B. Schaffer

814 Birch Street

814 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1929Edward Koehler
1929–1947Oscar Koehler

815 Birch Street

815 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1929Vacant
1938Carl Weber
1947John Savich

816 Birch Street

816 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edward R. Fithian

817 Birch Street

817 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1928The Gillis Family
1947Elmer S. Campbell

818 Birch Street

818 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Arthur S. Cox
1947George Cox

819 Birch Street

819 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Norman R. Campbell

820 Birch Street

820 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1907–1917Frank & Catherine Obenhaus & Family (Franklin, Daniel, Catherine, Isabel, Thelma)
1947Elton H. Ackley

821 Birch Street

821 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Mrs. Emily B. Barracliffe

822 Birch Street

822 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1938Charles & Lillian MacNeir & Family (Charles, Belford, Frederick, Edgar, Harrison MacNeir)
1938Harrison MacNeir
1947Ernest L. Delaney

823 Birch Street

823 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
Sergeant George T. Senior (WWII)
1947James J. Senior

824 Birch Street

824 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Daniel C. Flemming

825 Birch Street

825 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Vacant

826 Birch Street

826 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1923–1925Charles & Ella Sheean & Family (James Sheean, Harry Sheean) (printer)
1947Charles C. Bray

827 Birch Street

827 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Howard G. Carey

828 Birch Street

828 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
Private First Class George J. Villano (WWII)
1947Mrs. Gladys M. Gaffney

829 Birch Street

829 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Elwyn L. Carter

830 Birch Street

830 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Mrs. Mary J. Brown

831 Birch Street

831 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Alex R. Szabo

832 Birch Street

832 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Thomas H. Knight
1956Adelbert J. 'Duke' Kirk & Adelbert J. 'Joe' Kirk Jr.

833 Birch Street

833 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Francis E. Leonard

834 Birch Street

834 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Edmund W. Hubler

835 Birch Street

835 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1947Julia Bolston

836 Birch Street

836 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1915Charles B. & Florence Reynolds & Family
1947John H. Dill

837 Birch Street

837 Birch Street — 800 Block Birch Street
yearname
1930Philip Weisen
1947Stephen L. Pelphrey

813 Birch Street, March 2012

813 Birch Street, Camden, March 13, 2012

Boarded-up red brick row house at 813 Birch Street, Camden, beside a vacant lot and a vinyl-sided house numbered 815.
813 Birch Street, Camden, March 13, 2012
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MACHO [illegible] 815

Camden Youth Held in Army Pistol Theft

815 Birch Street, Camden, March 13, 2012

Two-story row house at 815 Birch Street, Camden, with a white front door, vinyl siding and a satellite dish.
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Adelbert J. Kirk Sr.

Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr., Camden Fire Department

Adelbert 'Duke' Kirk Sr. portrait
Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr., Camden Fire Department

Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt

Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962

Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962: rescue boat dragging the Delaware River for a drowned boy at Pyne Poynt, with the story
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—Courier-Post Photo by Bob Bartosz DRAGGING OPERATIONS go on as Gary Auxer, 10, of 517 N. 9th st., directs Rescue Squad 1's boat to the spot in Delaware River where he last saw Eugene Thornton, 9, of 539 Birch st. At the oars is Winfield Myers and handling the grappling hooks is John Kolessar, both of Engine Company 6. Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt Mystery shrouds the drowning Thursday of Eugene Thornton, 9. of 539 Birch st. Shortly before 6 p.m., Eugene fell or was pushed into the Delaware River, according to eyewitness accounts, as he and an unidentified companion were playing on the pilings between N. 7th and N. 8th sts. Det. Nicholas Pavlak of the juvenile bureau said police are looking for a companion who was with the drowned boy. Boys Push Each Other Pavlak said one account he received from eyewitnesses is that three boys were "horsing around" and pushing each other on the brink of the pilings. He said the water at this point is between 4 and 6 feet deep. Pavlak said one boy, according to eyewitnesses, pushed Thornton and he fell into the water. He said it was "horseplay which resulted in tragedy." Pavlak said police will continue their efforts today to locate the boy who did the pushing. Grappling hooks operated by the boat team of James Smith of Rescue Squad 1 and John Kolessar of Engine Company 6 hauled Eugene's lifeless form to the surface at 7:20 p.m. Men from both units, under the direction of Captain Albert Weller, had been dragging the river between Pyne Poynt and Petty's Island for more than an hour before the body was recovered. Identified By Mother Young Thornton was pronounced dead on arrival at Cooper Hospital shortly after 7:30 p.m. by Dr. Gerald E. Vanston. The victim's identity remained undetermined until about 9 Continued on Page 2—Col. 6 Drown (Continued From Page One) o'clock, when Thornton's mother, Emma, accompanied by her 10-year-old son, Albert, tearfully identified her son's body at the hospital. Mrs. Thornton told Pavlak that Eugene, Albert and her eight-year-old daughter, Diane had gone to the playgrounds around Pyne Poynt Junior High School at about 5 o'clock. Albert told the detective that he and his sister had remained on the swings, while Eugene and another boy had gone off to play at the river's edge. Worker Reports Incident Shortly before 6 p.m., William Passwater of 3225 Mount Ephraim ave., a WCAM employe, reported the drowning, according to Ptl. Peter Yecco and James Anderson. Passwater told police that a Negro boy had run screaming to the radio station's Pyne Poynt transmitter station, yelling that someone was drowning. Gary Auxer, 10, of 517 N. 9th st., told Yecco and Anderson that he and some friends had witnessed the incident. Gary said he had gone to water's edge to warn Eugene and his friend. When he reached the scene, Auxer said, he heard Eugene's friend, a Negro boy about 12, challenging Eugene to go in the water. "It ain't deep. It's low tide," the older boy said, according to Gary. Then, when it seemed Eugene was not going to jump in the river, the older boy pushed him in, Gary said. Youth Frightened After the older boy reached for Eugene in the water and failed, he became frightened and ran off, Auxer told police. Gary, a fifth-grader at Sewell School, said he tried to grab Eugene several times unsuccessfully. A friend of Auxer's, John Barry Kelley, 9. of 642 Erie st., a third grader at Holy Name School, said he grabbed Eugene's hand but the drowning boy let go. Some 200 spectators lined the Delaware's banks to watch the dragging operations. Besides his mother; his brother, Albert, and sister, Diane, Eugene, a student at Cooper School, is survived by his father, Albert, a Pennsylvania Railroad employe; two brothers, Jacob, 5, and Carl, 2; and two sisters, Geraldine, 5, and Cynthia, 1.

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New Jersey: Jottings From the State Across the Delaware

Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 1884

New Jersey column, Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 1884
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NEW JERSEY. Jottings From the State Across the Delaware. Lizzie Furman was committed to the county jail by Mayor Bradshaw, in default of $100 bail, for trial, charged with stealing a watch, the property of Edward S. Andrews, of No. 105 South Fifth street, Camden. James Gleason, residing at West street and Bridge avenue, a boss driller in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's yard, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon by being thrown from a car, caused by the snapping of a brake chain. His head was badly cut. He was taken home and medical aid summoned. The Gloucester county Republicans have made the following nominations: State Senator—Stacy Pancoast. Assembly—Job S. Haines. For sheriff Daniel J. Packer is supposed to have received the majority. The commissioners appointed to assess damages by City Council for the opening of Washington street, east of the West Jersey Railroad, met at the City Hall yesterday and decided to recommend the payment of $2500 to Messrs. Roberts & Cohn, through whose property the street will be cut. Jacob Nelviss, of Paulsboro, was held in $500 bail last evening by Mayor Moss for trial at court charged with cutting William Pull. David Payton, colored, was held in $100 bail yesterday by Justice Price charged with assaulting the six-year-old son of Caroline Francis. Business in the Camden District Court was very brisk yesterday, the principal business being landlord and tenant cases. The following warrants of removal were ordered: Hotchkiss vs. Ellis, Dismant vs. Miller, Pancost vs. Porter, Read vs. Shankland, Numbers vs. Simmons, Numbers vs. Hill, Maires vs. Mellow. The case of Shuck vs. Scott was adjourned until September 29. In debt cases judgment for the plaintiff was awarded as follows: Thurler et al. & Co. vs. Cox, $21; Hollinshead vs. Johnson, $25; Rogers vs. Belding, $69.50. The cases of Johnson & Holt vs. Johnson and O'Neil vs. Pine & Callingham were adjourned until the 27th instant; that of Wright vs. Gilmore until September 26. A non-suit was entered in Shull, Wireback & Co. vs. Orcutt, and the case of Lochead vs. the Prudential Insurance Company of America was held under advisement. Forest fires are still raging in Atlantic county. Fifty hands have been temporarily laid off at Starr's Iron Works. George Rose and Truman B. Woods, arrested on Sunday for disturbing the peace at Front and Birch streets by holding religious meetings, were arraigned before the mayor yesterday and afterwards released. A fire at Burlington yesterday destroyed Pfeiffer's stocking factory. Loss, $20,000; covered by insurance.

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Sensational Assault and Battery Case

Camden Post, June 3, 1891

Camden Post, June 3, 1891: Sensational Assault and Battery Case, Joseph Logue trial
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SENSATIONAL ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE. The State moved the indictment against Joseph Logue for assault and battery on Sarah Louwin, living at Fifth and Cooper streets. Lawyer Harry Scovel was counsel for Logue. The witness being unable to speak loud enough, she was brought to a chair in front of the jurors. Sarah Louwin testified that Logue kicked her on the 15th of last April, at Second and Penn streets. He had also struck her in the eye. On cross examination the witness admitted that she had sued Logue for breach of promise. Mr. Scovel—Haven't you been before the Mayor a number of times for assault on Logue, and weren't you angry because Logue was with another girl? [illegible] objected to the question, a[illegible]ion was sustained. [illegible]aid Logue had often [illegible]id he liked her better [illegible]rl. This was previous [illegible]ril. [illegible] became greatly excited du[illegible]ination. [illegible]r, colored, testified that [illegible]ruises, but admitted that she did n[illegible] see the striking. Mr. Scovel in opening said that Logue was not guilty of the striking; that Mrs. Louwin had conceived a passion for him which had not been reciprocated. She now sought to get "even" with Logue for going with other ladies. Joseph Logue, 129 Birch street, testified that he had known Sarah Lowan for nine years; that he had taken her out a number of times. On the 15th of April, while in company with Fannie Ellingsworth, Sarah Louwin attempted to choke him and he pushed her away to prevent it. He did not strike her. John Lee, James Baird, ex-Sheriff Baird, Martin Fullerton, Joseph Robinson, Mary Simpson, John Edgert, James Lenox, Surrogate West, testified to the good character and reputation for peace and quietness of the defendant. Fannie Ellingsworth testified that she was with Logue on the 15th of April, and Sarah Louwin had come up to them and began to abuse Logue. He had only pushed her away. Both sides were given five minutes for argument. Mr. Scovel said "hell had no fury like a jealous woman." He claimed that no striking had been proven. Prosecutor Ridgway said it had been admitted by the defense that Logue had pushed the woman away, and this was assault and battery. Judge Hugg said in his charge, that the act of touching a person in anger was assault. "This is the law, gentlemen. The facts are with you." Mr. Scovel objected to the charge and Judge Hugg said he had said nothing about the facts in the case; they were with the jury. The jury were out but ten minutes and returned with a verdict of not guilty.

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Camden's Scarred Patriots

Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1904

Philadelphia Inquirer clipping, July 5, 1904: Camden's Scarred Patriots, Fourth of July injuries
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CAMDEN'S SCARRED PATRIOTS Fourth Marked by Absence of Serious Accidents All Camden entered into the spirit of the Fourth of July yesterday. One noticeable feature of the day was the absence of serious accidents. Not a Fourth of July victim was treated at the Homeopathic Hospital, while at the Cooper Hospital but eight were admitted, as follows: Albert Owens, aged 24 years, of 227 Mechanic street; powder burns of the back. Charles Haines, aged 54 years, of 110 Birch street; burned hands. Joseph Simons, aged 47 years, of 1113 Locust street; contusions of the eyelid. Russell Hutchins, aged 11 years, of 557 Royden street, gunshot wound of right leg. William Fabor, aged 14 years, of 226 Washington street; blank cartridge wound of right hand. Florence McGann, aged 33 years, of 226 Erie street; powder burns of hands. Samuel Ross, aged 14 years, of 5 North Third street; face burned. Frank Kupp, aged 14 years, of 1043 Pine street; burned hands. Yesterday afternoon flag raising and christening ceremonies were held at the new apartment house at Sixth and Mickle streets. At Pyne Point Park exercises appropriate to the day were observed. They consisted of singing, music, reading of the Declaration of Independence by F. Wayland Potter and addresses by Rev. F. A. De Maris, of the State Street M. E. Church; Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, and ex-Assemblyman Joseph M. Engard. Last night splendid pyrotechnical displays were given.

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2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here

Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1936

2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here - newspaper clipping
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2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here Two policemen were injured early yesterday as a result of battles with alleged drunken prisoners at police headquarters. Earl Wright, 30, of 535 Fulton place, suffered a fractured nose when Frank Wade, 35, of West and Mickle streets, struck him. Wright was treated at Cooper Hospital. He said the man, who had been arrested as drunk and disorderly, fell and when he tried to assist him to his feet he struck him. Acting Desk Sergeant Frank Evans was kicked on an injured leg and was treated at Cooper Hospital. Thomas Golden, 57, of 636 Birch street, is said to have attacked Evans, whose leg was injured in a motorcycle accident a year ago. Evans and Lieut. George Ward subdued the prisoner and placed him in a cell.

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2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court

Camden Courier-Post, October 13, 1936

2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court - newspaper clipping
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2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court Belligerent prisoners who met their police captors with husky swings appeared before Judge Lewis Liberman in the city police court yesterday. Frank Wade, 35, of West street and Mickle, was making a disturbance yesterday and neighbors sent for Earl Wright, a patrolman, to quell the noise. He found Wade in bed, ordered the man to get up and go away, when Wade swung. The prisoner was given 60 days. Thomas Golden, 57, of 635 Birch street, made an eloquent plea and received a suspended sentence of six months. Golden was arrested Sunday, and when he was booked, kicked Acting Desk Sergeant Frank Evans on a leg which was injured in a motorcycle accident some time ago. "I never was arrested before," said Golden, "and the policeman doesn't want to prosecute me. Don't send me to jail, Judge." Lieutenant George Ward also testified that Evans wanted no reprisal on the defendant, so the court was lenient and gave Golden a suspended sentence.

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Poor Pedestrian Tries to Steal Roll of Man Who Gave Him a Ride

Unidentified newspaper, November 17, 1920

Clipping, "Poor Pedestrian Tries to Steal Roll of Man Who Gave Him a Ride," November 17, 1920 (small copy).
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Poor Pedestrian Tries to Steal Roll of Man Who Gave Him a Ride If you were hurrying along Market street, Philadelphia to the ferry in your auto— And if you stopped, gave him a lift to the ferry and kept him in your car on the boat so he wouldn’t have to pay a cent fare— And then if the poor pedestrian tried to pick your pocket— WOULDN’T IT MAKE YOU WANT TO FIGHT! That’s what happened to Gus Mertz, stationer and cigarist, of Ninth and Birch streets, late yesterday afternoon. “I took one big healthy swing at him when I felt his hand in my pocket,” said Mertz, “but he ducked and jumped from the seat. He didn’t get my wallet. I didn’t follow him. I was afraid if I left my auto alone he’d come back and steal it.”

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Adelbert 'Duke' Kirk Sr. portrait

Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr.

Adelbert J. "Duke" Kirk Sr. (1918-1989) was a Camden firefighter who was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on November 16, 1956 and served with Engine Company 3 until his retirement on December 1, 1981.

Walter D. Eastlack Camden Fire Department personnel record card

Walter D. Eastlack

Walter Dayton Eastlack (1889–1964) was a Camden firefighter who served 29 years with the Camden Fire Department, from his appointment on March 3, 1925 to his retirement on March 15, 1954.

Halftone newspaper portrait of Earl Wright, a young man in a police-style uniform cap.

Earl Wright

Earl Wright joined the Camden police force in 1928, serving as a motorcycle patrolman and later Sergeant. He is best known as the officer who arrested mass murderer Howard Unruh on September 6, 1949.

Crew 4, VPB-119 — Livio J. Banda standing, 4th from left

Livio Joseph Banda

Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class, Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-119, U.S. Navy; killed in action May 1, 1945 when his PB4Y-2 Privateer was shot down over Hainan Island. He had lived at 320 Birch Street, Camden, NJ.

James McDade

James McDade

James McDade was born in Pennsylvania in September 1860 and had moved to Camden by 1884. His wife, Emma Ferkler, was seven years older than him.

Marlton Avenue West from Federal Street - 2004-07-01

Marlton Avenue

Marlton Avenue in East Camden begins at Federal Street as an extension of State Street and runs east to the city limits; nearby houses were razed around 2006 for the new Thomas Dudley Elementary School.

203 Grant Street, June 23, 1939

Grant Street

Grant Street is a street in Camden, New Jersey, named after Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War hero and 18th President of the United States.

1885 Sanborn map showing the area south of James Court, Loeb & Schoenfeld Lace Factory

James Court

James Court was a brief, six-house street running east from 114 Point Street between Pearl and Birch Streets, erased in the early 1920s by the construction of the Delaware River Bridge.

Grainy 1952 aerial view of Main Street at Point Street, Camden, with rows of buildings and streets.

Main Street

Main Street is a diagonal street in North Camden running southeast from State and Point Streets. The 1878 city directory listed it as starting at the Vine Street Ferry.

Sepia postcard photo of a damaged brick building and debris on a street, labeled "Camden Cyclone."

2nd Street

2nd Street extends north-south between Front Street and 3rd Street, running parallel to the Delaware River until Mechanic Street. In the early 1970s, several buildings were cleared on the east side of North 2nd Street below Mickle Street to make way for the Royal Court townhomes and Mickle Tower senior citizens apartment building.

Edwin F Allen Civil War Pension Record

Edwin F. Allen

EDWIN FORREST ALLEN was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on October 9, 1872, as a replacement for David B. Sparks, who had resigned. He served as an extra man with the Hook and Ladder Company (present-day Ladder Company 1). He was resigned from his position with the Fire Department on June 30, 1873. He was replaced by John Gray. Edwin F. Allen was on occasion recorded as Edward F. Allen, however, Edwin was his given name.

Night view down a narrow brick alley toward a bright orange glow of fire behind a wooden fence and trees.

Bravest Respond to Camden City, NJ Working Fire

In the early hours of October 14, 2003, the Camden City Fire Department responded to a working house fire at 117 Birch Street. Battalion 2 found heavy fire conditions in a vacant twin with fire through the roof. Photos and account by Ted Auig.

Paul W. Posey death notice, Camden Courier-Post, January 25, 1972

Paul W. Posey

Paul W. Posey, 78, of 217 Birch Street, Camden, died January 24, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Lela, and siblings from Washington, D.C.

Camden Courier-Post, May 11, 1962: rescue boat dragging the Delaware River for a drowned boy at Pyne Poynt, with the story

Camden Boy Drowns Off Pyne Poynt

Nine-year-old Eugene Thornton of 539 Birch Street drowned in the Delaware River at Pyne Poynt after falling or being pushed from the pilings; Camden fire department boat crews recovered his body.

Mrs. Anna Kennedy obituary, Camden Courier-Post, December 28, 1957

Mrs. Anna Kennedy

Mrs. Anna Kennedy, 41, of 537 Birch Street, died in West Jersey Hospital. She had been a resident of Camden for 30 years. Services at the LeRoy R. Wooster Funeral Home, Atco.

Harry S. Helferich death notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 22, 1957

Harry S. Helferich

Harry S. Helferich, 72, of 601 Birch Street, died November 21, 1957. Funeral services at B. C. Schroeder and Sons, 715 Cooper Street. Interment at Arlington Cemetery.

Wesley Faust, August 27, 1954, Camden Courier-Post

Children's Show Aids Polio Fund

Children on North 6th Street between Elm and Birch raised $80.20 for the emergency March of Dimes with a two-hour variety show directed by fireman Wesley Faust.

Marriage Licenses at Camden including Harry A. Alfinson and Elsie G. Foss of 213 Birch Street, Courier-Post, August 2, 1949

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses issued in Camden County, August 2, 1949, including Harry A. Alfinson and Elsie G. Foss, both of 213 Birch Street.

Newspaper advertisement for 3 Bros. Markets listing four Camden store locations and weekend meat specials.

3 Bros. Markets

A July 1941 Camden Courier-Post advertisement for 3 Bros. Markets, listing four store locations — 7th & Vine and 3rd & Birch in North Camden, 9th & Pine and 6th & Walnut in South Camden — with weekend meat specials.

Camden Youth Held in Army Pistol Theft

Carl Weber, 21, of 815 Birch Street, was arrested by the FBI for larceny of a .45 caliber pistol from the 157th Field Artillery Armory. He implicated Martin J. Corbert, who was arrested by U.S. Marshall Bernard J. Tracy.

2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court - newspaper clipping

2 Who Fought Police Get Hearings in Court

Two prisoners who fought police appeared before Judge Lewis Liberman: Frank Wade, who swung at Patrolman Earl Wright, got 60 days, and Thomas Golden, who kicked Acting Desk Sergeant Frank Evans, received a suspended six-month sentence.

2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here - newspaper clipping

2 Policemen Hurt by Prisoners Here

Two Camden policemen were injured in battles with alleged drunken prisoners at police headquarters; Earl Wright suffered a fractured nose.

Loser in Taproom Fight Halts Assault Charge

Harry Crothers, 45, of 705 Pearl Street, told Police Judge Lewis Liberman he was sitting peacefully in a taproom at Seventh and Birch Streets when John Albert Waite, of 318 Point Street, walked in.

Forest Conservation Stock Photo

43 Camden Recruits Thrive In Chill Conservation Camp

Group Gaining Weight in Vermont Mountains as They Clear Timber to Make Way for Jam, And Sleep Under Heavy Blankets Forty-three Camden city and county men with Company 2204, Citizens' Conservation Corps, are now located at Knapp Andrew Camp, Montpelier, Vt., word received here yesterday disclosed.

Pancoast Proves 3.2 Beer Did Not Make Man Tipsy

Police Judge Pancoast is firmly convinced that 3.2 beer is not intoxicating. He emphatically expressed himself so to George Shuts, 34, of 410 Birch Street, Saturday when Shuts, who was charged with drunkenness, said he had been drinking beer.

William H. Davis

Funeral services for William H. Davis, 56, of 213 Birch Street, who died Sunday, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Schroeder funeral chapel, Broadway and Royden Street. Burial in Mays Landing Cemetery.

William Warner hurt in fall, Camden Courier-Post, October 20, 1931

Man, 70, Hurt in Fall as He Puts Up Aerial

William Warner, 70, of 727 Birch Street, is in Cooper Hospital with a possible fractured skull after falling from his rooftop while installing a radio aerial.

Frank J. Tiedeken death notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930

Frank J. Tiedeken

Frank J. Tiedeken, 70, died at his home, 533 Birch Street. He is survived by his wife, Minnie C.

Final Tribute to Corporal Bucky Ward, Camden Courier-Post, November 28, 1930

Final Tribute Is Paid Corporal 'Bucky' Ward

Corporal John W. "Bucky" Ward, Camden's war hero, was buried with full ceremony after his body was sent from Honolulu. Services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Wallace, 529 Birch Street.

4 Camden men held as chicken thieves, Camden Courier-Post, June 4, 1930

4 Camden Men Held as Chicken Thieves

Philip Weisen, 29, of 837 Birch Street, and three other Camden men were arrested in Delanco on charges of stealing chickens and held in Burlington County jail under $1,000 bail each.

City employe kicked by horse, Camden Courier-Post, February 25, 1928

City Employe Kicked by Horse Asks Damages

Charles Morgan, 732 Birch Street, a former city parks department laborer, will appear in Workmen's Compensation Court claiming disability from being kicked by a horse at the 112th Field Artillery Armory stables. The city is represented by assistant city solicitor Rocco Palese.

Runaway boys caught stealing milk, Camden Courier-Post, February 20, 1928

Runaway Boys Find Mealtime Irregular

John Gillis, 16, of 517 Birch Street, and Artilo Alleva, 15, who ran away from home, told Police Judge Bertman that the biggest drawback was not eating regular. They were arrested while stealing bottles of milk from a doorstep.

Missing man Charles Sheean found dying in hospital from auto injuries, Camden Courier-Post, June 6, 1925

Missing Man Found Dying in Hospital From Auto Injuries

Charles Sheean, a North Camden printer missing since May 29, was found dying in Cooper Hospital of injuries from a Memorial Day auto accident; police planned to re-arrest the driver before Police Judge Cleary.

Jacob Dreher motorcycle crash, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 24, 1917

Motorcyclists Hurt in Crash with Auto

Jacob Dreher, 25, of 214 Birch Street, and Walter A. Trebing, 27, of 508 North Fifth Street, were thrown from their motorcycle in a crash with an automobile. Dreher sustained a fracture of the right leg.

Margaret Williams trolley mishap, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 18, 1915

Margaret Williams

Mrs. Margaret Williams, aged 41, of 125 Birch Street, was so severely shaken up when trolley cars bumped at the Federal Street ferry that she was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Alfred Ivins and Lulu Genther held on charge, Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1913

Couple Held on Serious Charge

Mrs. Lulu Genther and Alfred Ivins, of 537 Birch Street, were committed by Justice Wright in default of $500 bail each on a charge preferred by the woman's husband. The Genthers have two children.

W. Harry Smith, of 320 Birch street, formeraly of the Columbia Hotel, 224 Market street, but now with George W. Fry’s buffet, 29 North Third street...

Don't Say How Old He Is

W. Harry Smith, then with George W. Fry's buffet at 29 North Third Street, was congratulated by his friends on his birthday anniversary, the Camden Daily Courier reported in September 1910.

John Humes injured in a runaway, Philadelphia Inquirer, November 17, 1907

John Humes Hurt in Runaway

John Humes, a driver for J. R. Carson, a grocer of Third and Birch streets, was thrown beneath his wagon and had his shoulder broken in a runaway that aroused Camden's business section.

Mrs. Susan Lord death notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1906

Mrs. Susan Lord

Mrs. Susan Lord, aged 63, was found dead in bed by her husband at their home, 142 Birch Street. Death was attributed to Bright's disease.

Clipping headed Camden News Notes, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1905, with five short items including one on Bryant Smith.

Camden News Notes — December 9, 1905

Bryant Smith, who was whirled about in a fly wheel at a paper mill, will probably have one of his feet amputated at the Cooper Hospital. From the Camden News Notes column, Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1905.

Newspaper clipping: "Camden's Scarred Patriots", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 5, 1904

Camden's Scarred Patriots

Camden's Fourth of July in 1904 passed without serious accidents; eight people were admitted to Cooper Hospital, and flag raising and Pyne Point Park exercises were held.

Emley Herman cat bite, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1900

Emley Herman

Emley Herman, 10, of 325 Birch Street, was taking a cat to Philadelphia in a basket when the cat escaped on the ferryboat. In trying to recapture it he was severely bitten on the thumb.

Camden Post, June 3, 1891: Sensational Assault and Battery Case, Joseph Logue trial

Sensational Assault and Battery Case

Camden Post, June 3, 1891: the trial of Joseph Logue of 129 Birch Street for assault and battery on Sarah Louwin ended in a not guilty verdict after the jury was out ten minutes.

First Sergeant August B. Mendell obituary, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887

Augustus F. Mendell

First Sergeant August B. Mendell, who was stricken with paralysis on the 27th, died at his home, 217 Birch Street. He was one of the oldest members of the Sixth Regiment.

Philadelphia Inquirer, April 14, 1887 — A Night Alarm, page 1: Camden & Philadelphia Soap Works fire

A Night Alarm

A fire at a Sixth and Mill Street stable spread to the Philadelphia and Camden Soap Works at 511–513 Main Street and damaged dwellings on Branch Street, causing $16,000 in losses on the night of April 13, 1887.

New Jersey column, Philadelphia Inquirer, September 23, 1884

New Jersey: Jottings From the State Across the Delaware

A Philadelphia Inquirer column of Camden-area briefs from September 23, 1884, including a watch-theft charge involving Edward S. Andrews and the arrest of two street preachers at Front and Birch streets.

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