Tag: 416 Taylor Avenue
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Garrett Cowls
Garrett Cowls was born in Camden on August 1, 1850, to William and Mary Cowls. His father worked for the railroad. Although Garret Cowls was too young to take part in the Civil War, he did serve in the United States Army during the Indian Wars. There are indications that he also returned to the…
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Garrett Cowls, 81, Succumbs Suddenly
Camden Courier-Post – October 1, 1930 ‘Grandfather of Baseball in Camden’ Stricken With Indigestion Camden’s “Grand Old Man of Baseball” is dead. Garrett Cowls, who bore the title of “grandfather of baseball in Camden” died at noon yesterday, surrounded by his treasured keepsakes, in the parlor of his home, 416 Taylor Avenue. He was 81…