THE YEAR 1897

SPAN OF A CENTURY
1828-1928
100 YEARS IN THE HISTORY OF CAMDEN AS A CITY

COMPILED FROM NOTES ANDS DATA COLLECTED BY
CHARLES S. BOYER
PRESIDENT CAMDEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PUBLISHED BY
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
OF CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND NOTES BY PHILLIP COHEN IN 2003

James M. Cassady, a prominent character in Camden, died at his home, 128 Federal Street. He was born in Philadelphia in 1821 and moved to Camden in 1837. 

Samuel H. Grey, of Camden, was appointed Attorney General of New Jersey. The Civic Club of Camden gave him a testimonial dinner in honor of his appointment on March 18, 1897 .