Introduction
George Henry Stineford Jr. was born on January 26, 1873 in Pennsylvania to George H. Stineford and his wife, the former Louisa Rich. His father, a naval veteran of the Civil War, worked as a printer in the 1870s and early 1880s, and later worked as a plumber. When the census was taken in 1880 the family, which included younger sister Sarah “Sallie” Stineford, lived at 1244 Woodbine Street in Philadelphia. The family had moved to New Jersey in the early 1880s, and two more daughters came, Martha and Mary. The 1887 City Directory shows the Stinefords at 1134 South 3rd Street in South Camden.
In the late 1890s George Stineford married Lillian May McLaughlin. Sadly, she passed away at the age of 21 on January 16, 1900. He never remarried. The 1900 Census shows George Stinford Jr. living with his parents and sisters at 1134 South 3rd Street in South Camden. George Stineford Jr. was then working as a tin and sheet metal roofer.
George Stineford Sr. sat on the jury that convicted Paul Woodward of murder in the first degree in November of 1902.
Around 1905 George Stineford Jr.’s sister Sarah married Walter A. Mertz. Both Stineford and Mertz would go on to have long careers with the Camden Fire Department, Mertz eventually rising to the rank of Chief of Department.
George Stineford Jr. was still working as a tin roofer when the 1906 City Directory was compiled. By April of 1910 he had been appointed to the Camden Fire Department. He was still living at 1134 South 3rd Street when he registered for the draft on September 12, 1918. By January of 1922 he had moved to a boardinghouse at 322 Sycamore Street run by John and Mary Shaw. By the end of 1926 he had moved to 320 Sycamore Street. He was still working for the Fire Department at that time, according to the 1927 Camden City Directory. George Stineford Jr. is not listed in the 1929 edition, but was in all probability still living in Camden.
George Stineford Jr. had retired from the Camden Fire Department by April of 1930. He was boarding at 446 Mechanic Street, and was still at that address in 1937. George Stineford Jr. passed away on February 2, 1937 and was buried in Philadelphia at Fernwood Cemetery.
Lillian May Stineford
Philadelphia Inquirer —
(death notice — Lillian May Stineford)
STINEFORD—On January 16, 1900, Lillian May, wife of George Stineford and daughter of Robert J. and Helena McLaughlin, in her 21st year. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services on Friday afternoon, January 19, 1900 at 2 o'clock, from her parents' residence, 512 West street, Camden, N.J. Interment private. Remains can be viewed Thursday evening from 7 to 9.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden News Notes
CAMDEN NEWS NOTES
** Supreme Court Justice Garrison has appointed Former Councilman Charles H. Laird, a member of the commission to assess the benefits accruing from the building of sewers. Mr. Laird's successor is Mr. John W. Donges, who declined the place because he is drawing a salary from the city as assessor.
** The High School Alumni Association has elected the following officers: President, Howard V. Yearsley; vice president, John Newkirk; corresponding secretary, Miss Rachel B. Donnelly; recording secretary, Miss Irene Gray; treasurer, Edward Sayford.
** Superintendent of Charities Jeffries had 111 applications for orders for coal and provisions yesterday, the highest number in one day for five years.
** When the case of George Steinford, aged 32 years, of Locust and Sycamore streets, was called in the Recorder's Court yesterday it was stated he was not able to appear for several days. During an altercation with Special Officer Peyton, Steinford received a blow on the head that necessitated his being taken to Cooper Hospital.
** The Camden Fire Insurance Association has purchased the properties 1, 3 and 5 South Fifth street and will build a new structure for its main office at the southwest corner of Fifth and Federal streets.
** Jubilee Day will be celebrated to-day at State Street M.E. Church by special exercises.
** A number of the officials and employees of the New York Shipbuilding Company have organized the shipbuilders' Home Building and Loan Association by the election of the following officers: President, William J. Bradley; vice president, Thomas W. Thomas; secretary, John M. Kelly; treasurer, Central Trust Company; solicitor, E. G. C. Bleaky. The directors are nearly all connected with the shipbuilding company.
Census Enumerators Are Appointed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
On recommendation of Senator William J. Bradley, of Camden, the following were yesterday appointed supervisors and enumerators for the taking of the state census in Camden county under the recent act of the Legislature:
Camden—Supervisor, A. A. Holt; enumerators, First ward, Samuel Bennett, W. W. Garrigues; Second ward, Edmund Robinson, John H. Watson; Third ward, Samuel D. Gleason, Howard S. Roberts; Fourth ward, Clarence Loomis, Charles Thompson; Fifth ward, W. W. Harvey, Jr., George Steinford; Sixth ward, Frank Fenner, George Chew; Seventh ward, Harry Peters, Cronislaus Cinkoski; Eighth ward, Joseph Ware, Isaiah Holden; Ninth ward, Harry A. Goodman, William Harris; Tenth ward, Charles Shoemaker, Daniel R. Smith; Eleventh ward, G. W. Marple, William Meyers; Twelfth ward, Frank H. Brown, Horatio Sewell. Gloucester City—Supervisor,
William Bradway; enumerators, Harry Lincoln, J. W. Thompson, George Stoll, Frank Crowley. Clementon—F. E. McCann. Centre—C. Leonard Ogden, John Jackson. Delaware—S. T. Coles, Charles C. Stafford. Gloucester Township—E. M. Murphy, Charles C. Stevenson. Haddon—Henry Wright, A. M. Mathews. Pennsauken—Edward Young. Voorhees—Gottlieb Eckstein, William Engle. Winslow—J. E. Ware, John Johnson. Waterford—Harry Minch, Dr. E. B. Sharp. Audubon—Walter Selbert, Joseph Burchell. Collingswood—W. R. Shivers. Chesilhurst—Lucas Glassman. Haddon Heights—D. M. Fowler, W. H. Harrison. Haddon Heights—Lemuel Joyce, Edmund N. C. Davis. Merchantville—John W. Mickle, F. W. Renwick. Oaklyn—F. Bingham Lewellen, J. F. Johnson. Woodlynne—H. B. Wiley, L. S. Porter.
Camden Veteran Fatally Stricken
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Veteran Fatally Stricken
Camden Veteran Fatally Stricken
Conversing with a neighbor, George Steinford, a veteran, 76 years old, of 1134 South Third street, Camden, was stricken with heart disease. Before medical attention could be given him he died sitting in his chair. Mr. Steinford had been a resident of the Fifth ward for many years, where he was widely known. He is survived by a widow and four children.
World War I Draft Card
Named: George Henry Stineford, World War I Draft Card, and South 3rd Street.