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James H. Hunt

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John A. S. Hunt

John Albert Stockton Hunt was born in Camden, New Jersey, to George Sawyer Hunt and Clara Cook.

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Jottings from South Camden column, Camden Daily Courier, December 24, 1906
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Jottings from South Camden

The Camden Daily Courier's South Camden personal notes of December 24, 1906: George Staib of 1308 Broadway recovering from an operation, the Fireside New Year Association's parade route, and a Christmas family reunion at the Broadway home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert James.

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Philadelphia Inquirer clipping, April 15, 1893: Hill Faced Death with Firmness, on the hanging of John Hill in Camden
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Hill Faced Death with Firmness

John Hill, in his 18th year, was hanged at the Camden County Jail for the murder of Joseph Dodson, the first execution on Camden County's new gallows, less than six months after he shot Dodson near Reed & Derrickson's saloon at Seventh and Sycamore streets.

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