Tag: Philip Wilson

  • 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. His father was a prominent local figure, serving in various public roles, including as a businessman, City Council member, and Postmaster, and contributing to Camden’s Commission of Public Instruction,…

  • John Foster

    John Foster

    John Foster was a well-respected and influential figure in Camden’s police force during the 1890s. He was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in the year 1859. In 1861, his family relocated to Camden, where he spent the majority of his formative years. Foster received his education in Camden and began his career as a hatter…

  • Central Trust Company

    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. The bank was located at 324 Federal Street until April 1, 1892, and then at 323 Federal…

  • Camden National Bank

    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. One of the founders, and an early vice-president was Henry B. Wilson, for whom the H.B. Wilson School at South 9th & Florence Street…

  • Central Trust Bank Directory March

    March – December 1916 Central Trust Company Fourth & Federal Street, Camden, N. J. DR. H. H. GRACE, M. D., President CASPER T. SHARPLESS, Vice President JOHN B. CLEMENT, 2nd Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer MONTREVILLE SHINN, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer C. CHESTER CRAIG, Trust Officer Directors Alpheus McCracken, Chairman of Board Eli Sharpless Casper T. Sharpless A.…