People
Charles G. Garrison
Charles Grant Garrison was born in Swedesboro, New Jersey, on August 3, 1849. He was the son of Rev. Joseph Fithian Garrison and had three younger brothers: Lindley, William, and Joseph.
Tag
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
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.
Religion
Religious History of Camden
From George Reeser Prowell's History of Camden County, New Jersey , 1886 Newton Friend's Meeting About the year 1800, when the general opening of roads made it no longer important to be on the water, Newton Friends determined to move from their old meeting-house on Newton Creek to a place more central; and in Fourth Month, 1801, Joseph Kaighn gave them the lot of land-at the corner of the Mount Ephraim road and Mount Vernon Street , in the present city of Camden, on which, in the same year, they built the brick meetinghouse that now stands there.
News Articles
Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies
Camden firemen and policemen gave Jack, the Airedale mascot of the Headquarters Fire Company at Fifth and Arch Streets, a hero's funeral in November 1934 after he was crushed under the wheels of his own truck. An estimated 3500 people passed his bier, and taps were sounded over his grave at sunset; Arthur Batten was among the honorary bearers.
News Articles
Thousands View Chief's Remains
Camden Post-Telegram - May 10, 1914 Throngs Jam Court House While Body Lies in State for Two Hours.
News Articles
St. Paul's Episcopal Church Officers Elected
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Camden, elected Abraham Browning and Marmaduke B. Taylor as wardens and a vestry that included Maurice Browning, William J. Sewell and Jesse W. Starr.
Historical Accounts
The Year 1852 - Camden NJ
St. John's Parish was incorporated on January 7, 1852, having been in its inception a mission of St. Paul's Parish . In 1853 a lot was secured at the northwest corner of Broadway and Royden Street .
Buildings
Morgan Hall
Morgan's Hall, also known as Morgan Hall, was built by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows .
Historical Accounts
The Year 1830 - Camden, NJ
Benjamin Dugdale, son-in-law of James Kaighn, established a tannery on Cooper Street below Front, on the site of what became the Esterbrook Pen Company. In 1845 the place was used as a livery stable by Joseph Myers.