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Henry B. Wilson Jr

Historical Accounts

Admiral Wilson at the Naval Academy - 1921-1925

Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson '81 (1921-1925), the twenty-sixth superintendent, reported to the Naval Academy having just completed a tour as Commander in Chief, Atlantic Fleet, reverting from a four star billet to that of a Rear Admiral upon acceptance of his new orders.

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Admiral Henry B. Wilson Jr.

Henry Braid Wilson Jr. was born on Mount Vernon Street in Camden, NJ, on February 23, 1861, to Henry Braid Wilson Sr. and Mary Ann Wilson.

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1890 Historical and Industrial Review of Camden New Jersey
Historical Accounts

1890 Review of Camden, New Jersey - Part 1

1890 Historical and Industrial Review of Camden, New Jersey - Intro The Historical and Industrial Review of Camden, New Jersey was commissioned and published by Camden's Board of Trade, a forerunner of the Chamber of Commerce.

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Banks

Central Trust Company

The Central Trust Company organized on April 9, 1891 at Read's Hall, a building which later housed the Camden Daily Courier newspaper. After receiving its charter on May 8, the Central Trust commenced business on May 11, 1891.

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Admiral Wilson Blvd - Camden NJ - 1958
Streets

Admiral Wilson Boulevard

Admiral Wilson Boulevard (US Route 30) runs from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to Airport Circle, named after World War I naval hero Admiral Henry Braid Wilson Jr. of Camden — originally designated as Bridge Boulevard when it opened.

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Camden National Bank, 2003-11-22
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Camden National Bank

1123 Broadway (Broadway and Sycamore Street), Camden, NJ Established in 1885, the Camden National Bank opened at 259 Kaighn Avenue on August 13, 1885. Zophar C. Howell was the first President.

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News Articles

Boulevard was named for Decorated World War I admiral

Camden Courier-Post - September 6, 1999 By LAURIE STUART Courier-Post Admiral Wilson. Motorists who have driven through Camden instantly recognize the name, but most don't know who he is. Henry Braid Wilson was born in Camden in 1861.

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