Introduction
Edward G. Locke was born in Gloucester County and came to Camden in 1888. He was in the specialty paper manufacturing business, and until January 1, 1916 operated his business on land later occupied by the Victor Talking Machine Company. Later that year he went back into production, founding the Locke Glazed Paper Company at North 9th and Bailey Streets in North Camden.
Edward Locke made his home at 337 Linden Street with his wife and daughter. He was active in the affairs of the First Presbyterian Church and an early member of the Camden Rotary Club.
Edward Locke died from a heart attack on the morning of May 16, 1922, after a period of ill health.
Edward G. Locke Expires, Long Ill
Camden Courier —
Paper Manufacturer and Charter Member of Rotary Club Dies at Home
Edward G. Locke, prominent business man and a charter member of the Camden Rotary Club, died suddenly at 5 o’clock this morning from a heart attack. Mr. Locke had been in ill health for some time.
The deceased was born in Gloucester county and came to this city in 1888, where he engaged in the manufacture of fancy glazed paper. His plant occupied the site now owned by the Victor Talking Machine Company, at 33 Cooper street. He moved from that neighborhood January 1, 1916.
The same year he founded the Locke Glazed Paper Company at Ninth and Bailey streets, continuing at that address until the time of his death. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church and affiliated with lodge work in this city.
Mr. Locke is survived by his widow, a brother, Hudson Locke, of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. E. Booth, of Merchantville. Funeral services will be conducted from his late residence, 337 Linden street, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The arrangements are in charge of B. F. Schroeder & Sons, undertakers.