If you are interested in the present and what might even be the future, check out veteran newspaper publisher h. A former south jersey newspaper reporter and editor, her first job was as publisher of the camden news, a weekly newspaper dedicated to the city. Camden county, nj map of cities in camden county, nj. Population growth, new jersey 19802000 3 1 6 8 15 19 14 2 4 10 5 21 17 18 7 11 12 16 20 9 new jersey counties population profile, 2000 total population. He takes readers on a journey, from the earliest days as a native. Most of these maps are pretty big files so there may be a bit of a wait involved in accessing them. Published by the camden county chamber of commerce in 1931, this book appears courtesy of a member of woodrow wilson high school class of 1957.
The lost black legion a search for the soldiers and sailors from the civil war in camden county nj. No recent searches yet, but as soon as you have some, well display them here. Camden is a city and the county seat of camden county, new jersey, united states. Sharps narrative account of the first permanent european settlement in what is today west collingswood is the most accurate history of the establishment of camden county. As of the 2019 census estimate, the countys population was 506,471, making it the states 8thlargest county, representing a 1. Camden white pages phone books in new jersey nj whitepages. Camden in the civil war company k, 6th new jersey infantry. The county was created by an act of the legislature, and originally named county of kinderhook after president van burens residence. Camden county historical society camden county library system. The single largest collection of camden county historical records, the research library contains over 20,000 books, newspapers, pamphlets, maps, deeds. Camden county, new jersey websites edit edit source familysearch catalog for camden county.
In both a presentation at the camden county historical society and a private interview at his haddonfield home, mr. For your protection, personal information such as social security and bank account numbers have been redacted. The bryanlang historical archives is a researchonly facility. Federal censuses, the full text of more than 20,000 family and local histories, a subject index of 6,300 local history and genealogy. Admission is granted with society membership or paid entry. Secondary cities, towns, and localities are also included. Please note that the data represented here is current as of today. Selected course has already been added to the list. The arc of camden county for people with intellectual and. Illustrated unknown binding january 1, 1999 by george reeser prowell author. Camden is located directly across the delaware river from philadelphia, pennsylvania. Courthouse, suite 306 520 market street camden, new jersey 08102. The camden county history alliance publishes the camden county heritage magazine each spring and fall, with each edition featuring a different theme relating to camden countys history.
The camden county historical society camden, new jersey. She is a member of both the camden county and gloucester county historical societies and an avid genealogist who has spent years researching her camden roots. He takes readers on a journey, from the earliest days as a native american settlement, to the county s important roles in the revolutionary and civil wars, camden citys booms and busts, the county s increasing suburbanization, and concluding with current innercity revitalizati. This resulted in the creation of camden county in 1844. The mission of cchs is to collect, preserve and disseminate the history of camden county in order to serve educational and civic.
There is an index available to prowells history of. This online database is updated nightly and can be used to search for documents. The history of camden county, new jersey by george reeser. It was created to identify resources, increase the number of visitors, and institute projects that promote camden county heritage. Quaker meeting records, 16811935 includes camden county, new jersey source. Bryanlang historical archives camden county, ga official. There is an index available to prowells history of camden county citytown histories church histories military histories record compilations new jersey archives, 1st and 2nd series new jersey index to wills transcriptions of the first quarter century documents of old gloucester county, nj. The bryanlang historical archives was established in 1987 as a depository for books, documents, maps, photographs and other records of historical and genealogical value pertaining to camden county. It is an association of almost 50 camden county history organizations, historic assets, and support agencies. The history of camden county, new jersey by prowell, george reeser, 18491928. Camden county, new jersey genealogy familysearch wiki. Camden county warriors, payment for ad page in book at dinner march 3.
Camden county historical society genealogy familysearch wiki. Add your courses to find everything you need for class. Contributor names prowell, george reeser, 18491928. Camden is the 12th most populous municipality in new jersey. Camden county, new jersey meet your next favorite book. Ive bought 4 copies of this book for myself and for gifts, great treatment of the happier history of a now quite sad city.
Gillette provided insights into the sevenyear project that produced a book that is both a major work of historic scholarship as well as a weapon in the current debate over the direction of the citys redevelopment efforts. The war for the union excerpted from george reeser prowells 1886 book history of camden county, new jersey. Camden county historical society holdings new jersey state. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. An article on charcoal production, and a photograph of johns mill, were published in camden county history journal, vol. As of the 2019 census estimate, the county s population was 506,471, making it the states 8thlargest county, representing a 1. Bitter political struggle ensued between longacoming berlin and camden for location of the new county seat. Find textbooks the camden county college bookstore. World war, 19141918 new jersey camden county, camden county n. Barb coppens, peggy englebert and tom baffuto provide testimony to senator sweeneys committee on nj. Many of the early settlers in late seventeenth and early eighteenth century west jersey modernday south jersey were like the newton colony people. Two primary locations in blackwood and the university district in the city of camden, offer you convenient access to interstate 295, the new jersey turnpike, route.
Camden, then located in the upper half of gloucester county, appealed to the state legislature for better representation. Presbyterian church records, 17011970 includes audubon, barrington, berlin, blackwood, camden, collingswood, gloucester, haddonfield and merchantville, new jersey source. The history of camden county, new jersey book, 1886 worldcat. The property records of the camden county clerks office, from 1978 to present, are now available online. Dorwart chronicles more than three centuries of camden county history. The camden county njgenweb project, an member of the njgenweb project, an affiliate of the usgenweb project. Directories are alphabetized by the primary citytown, which is noted in bold text below. The mission of the arc of camden county is to collaborate with and enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities and our community 2018 golf tournament.
Special collections, including new york ship, victorrca, other. Transcriptions of the freeholders first record book of gloucester county, nj. The history of camden county, new jersey internet archive. Heritage quest online is a valuable online tool for genealogists and historians. In some instances, cases will change municipality throughout the course of an investigation, resulting in fluctuating figures or the absence of cases in previously announced locations. They are mostly cadastral maps which means they show houses, mills, churches and etc. You can pay your surcharges and parking tickets on this website as well. Please contact the camden county historical society for more information. Camden county, new jersey history, records, facts and genealogy familytree101 camden county nj genealogy. It includes on the top right side a map of the three wards of camden city by edward h. Access with admission to the camden county historical society access is available onsite only at the camden county historical society. Camden county courier 1880 1893 commercial access via. We appreciate the support of our advertisers and patrons whose contributions make it possible to distribute 10,000 copies free to the public throughout the county.
Apartments for rent in camden county, nj you searched for apartments in camden county. Finally, in 1848, camden was voted the county seat. Camden is a city in and the county seat of camden county, new jersey, in the united states. Camden county new jersey digitized historic newspapers. In case of inclement weather, please call in advance or. It is designed to help amateur and professional genealogists, local historians, and public library patrons to search and use data from the 17901930 u. West jersey history watermills of camden county by. Camden county college is the perfect destination for your corporate or social events. In both a presentation at the camden county historical society and a private interview at. The camden county history alliance was established in february 2016. It was the subject of a story on restoring the dam and pond, both of which had been down for 18 years philadelphia inquirer, 20 september 1998, br 12.
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