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Thomas J. Francis
Thomas J. Francis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 6, 1831. He moved to Camden in 1850, where he lived for most of his life. Around 1853, he married his wife Catherine, and they had three children: a son, Edward, followed by daughters Frances and Kate. On September 11, 1862, Thomas enlisted in the…
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Schiller Indicted on Murder Charge
Camden Courier-Post – September 20, 1933 Slain Politician’s Son Must Stand Trial for Killing of Father William Schiller, 30-year-old former summer cop, was indicted for murder today and must stand trial for the fatal shooting of his father, Jacob Schiller, 72, well-known and well-liked politician. The indictment was one of 39 true bills in a…