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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.
Camden Banking The Farmers and Mechanics Bank was organized with a capital of $300,000 on March 31, 1855. The banking house at the southeast corner of Front and Market Streets was built at the cost of $18,000.
Officer and director roster of Central Trust Company (Fourth & Federal Streets, Camden), March-December 1916: Dr. H. H. Grace, president; Casper T. Sharpless, vice president; John B. Clement, second vice president and secretary-treasurer.
From a 1906 City Directory advertisement A. McCRACKEN, President C. T. SHARPLESS , Vice-President T. S. NEKERVIS, Treasurer C. CHESTER CRAIG, Trust Officer WILLIAM C. JONES, Solicitor.