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David Baird Sr

Abraham Lincoln James - 1932-11-23
People

Abraham Lincoln James

Abraham Lincoln James, commonly known as A. L. James or A. Lincoln James, was a career officer with the Camden Police Department, serving for 40 years.

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Frank S Van Hart - 1941-01-13
People

Frank S. Van Hart

Frank S. Van Hart was born in 1875 in Pennsylvania but relocated to Camden during his youth. Renowned as an athlete from a young age, he gained widespread recognition as one of the finest second basemen in South Jersey.

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Thomas-Yorke-Smith-1924
People

Thomas Yorke Smith

Thomas. Yorke Smith, more commonly known as T. Yorke Smith, born around 1873 in New Jersey, entered matrimony with Harriet A. Smith at the age of 21.

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Henry S. Harrop
Historical Accounts

1890 Review of Camden, New Jersey - Part 10

FRANK MESTER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER 4th AND ARCH STREETS . This is one of the most widely known houses in the town, it having had an established reputation for the sale of unadulterated wines and liquors.

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John L Westcott - 1906
People

John L. Westcott

John Leighton Westcott, notable for his tenure as Mayor of Camden from 1892 to 1898, should not be mistaken for John W. Wescott , who served as a judge in Camden for many years starting in 1885.

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804 Cooper Street - Baird Family Home - 1893
Historical Accounts

Old Cooper Street

Reprinted from the series of stories of Camden's earlier days, under the title Sixty Years in Camden County - Gosh! by Will Paul, appearing in The Community news, of Merchantville, NJ.

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Baird Boulevard at Federal Street - 2004-02-26
Streets

Baird Boulevard

Baird Boulevard (originally Baird Avenue) runs diagonally through the Parkside and East Camden neighborhoods, named for Camden businessman and U.S. Senator David Baird Sr. It begins at Kaighn Avenue, crosses the Cooper River and Admiral Wilson Boulevard, and terminates at the intersection of Federal Street and 27th Street in East Camden.

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David Baird Sr - circa 1886
People

David Baird Sr.

David Baird Sr. was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years. Born in Ireland in on April 7th of 1839, he came to America in 1858 after the death of his father, and settled in Camden the following year.

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William J Sewell - Profile Drawing
People

William Joyce Sewell

William Joyce Sewell was born on December 6, 1835 in Ireland. Orphaned at a young age, he emigrated to the United States in 1851.

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David Baird Jr - Congressional Photo
People

David Baird, Jr.

David Baird Jr. was born in Camden NJ on October 18, 1881. His father, David Baird Sr. , was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years, an important man both in the business and political life of Camden, Camden County, and South Jersey.

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David-Baird-Co-Closes-Business-After-72-Years-1950-06-07-01
News Articles

David Baird Co. Closes Business After 72 Years

Camden Courier-Post - June 7, 1950 Lumber Firm Was Important Factor In U.S. Industry By Oscar W. Magnuson The David Baird Co., lumber dealers, a business which was started in Camden 72 years ago, has been discontinued.

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John S McTaggart - 1934-03-10
News Articles

Banquet to Honor John S. M'Taggart

Popular Patrolman Will Be Guest at G.O.P. Club in Sixth Ward A testimonial dinner will be tendered Patrolman John S. McTaggart , well known member of the Camden police force, at 8 p.m. next Friday at the Sixth Ward Republican Club .

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Gun Stock Photo
News Articles

Jobless Son Kills Jake Schiller Wo Saves Boys Wife From Gun

SLAYER CRAZED BY SEPARATION, RELATIVES SAY Dazedly Insists He Had No Intention of Shooting Sire ESTRANGED WIFE SEEN IN SUICIDE TRY Slain Man Long Was Prominent Figure in Camden Politics Jacob Schiller , 72, for 45 years a political figure here, is dead, shot by his own son.

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Philadelphia Inquirer clipping, September 5, 1903, Royal Welcome for Ex-Sheriff Baird
News Articles

Royal Welcome for Ex-Sheriff Baird

The Philadelphia Inquirer's account of the enthusiastic welcome given State Assessor and former Sheriff David Baird on his return from Europe; Dr. H. H. Davis was among the Camden men in the greeting party.

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