Henry C. "Harry" Grosscup
HENRY C. “HARRY” GROSSCUP was born on February 18, 1849 in Pennsylvania, one of at least three children born to Fanny and William Grosscup. The family came to New Jersey not long after his birth.
The 1870 Census shows the Grosscup family living in Camden’s Middle Ward. Henry Grosscup was by then working as a machinist. Two doors away lived the family of William C. Lee, a Civil War veteran who worked as a pork dealer and also as an extra man with the Camden Fire Department. Both Henry Grosscup and William C. Lee may have been volunteer fire fighters in Camden in the years prior to December 7, 1869 when the Camden Fire Department went into service.
Harry Grosscup was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on October 26, 1871 to replace William T.G. Young Sr. as stoker with Engine Company 2. He resigned on October 8, 1872 after Chief Robert S. Bender took a leave of absence. He returned to the Fire Department on April 8, 1873 when Chief Bender returned. His abilities were soon recognized, although the Fire Department, like much else in Camden at the time, was highly politicized.
The 1874 City Directory shows Harry Grosscup at 2 Newkirk Place. The 1880 Census shows the Grosscup family, which included younger brothers Fred and William, nephew Edward and grand-son Charles residing at 516 Federal Street. Fire Department records state that Henry Grosscup lived at 222 Arch Street in April of 1877. City Directories for 1878 and throughout the 1880s however show him residing at 220 Arch Street.
Leadership in the Fire Department at this time was not subject to Civil Service regulations. When the Democrats gained control of City Council in 1876, future mayor Claudius Bradshaw was elected Chief Engineer for the City of Camden, Henry Grosscup, who had served as stoker of Engine Company 2 since April of 1873 was not re-appointed in 1876. Politics being thrown to the wind, Henry Grosscup was re-appointed to the Camden Fire Department on April 8, 1877 as an extra engineer.
With Republicans regaining control of the city in 1879, Harry Grosscup continued as extra engineer until March 27, 1882, when Daniel A. Carter was elected Chief, and brought in many new firemen. Carter found that losing Harry Grosscup was not a good thing, and he was brought back in 1884 as fireman with Engine Company 2, replacing James McCann, who had served for two years.
At a special meeting of the City’s Fire Committee held on July 7, 1885 the fire department was reorganized. Each engine company added a permanent foreman and two hosemen; the ladder company added two laddermen for a total of eight new full-time firemen.
The new foremen were John Stockton, Engine Company 1 and Henry Grosscup, Engine Company 2. The reorganization became effective on August 1st and the foremen were given charge of their respective units at an annual salary of $720.
Less than a month later, on August 4, 1885, a tornado struck Camden. The twister knocked over the firehouse bell tower at Engine Company 2’s headquarters. There were also three fires and six deaths as a result of the twister.
An 1886 account revealed the following about Engine Company 2. The unit was quartered on the northeast corner of Fifth and Arch Street, a location that would house Camden Fire Department units into the early 1960s. The two story brick building at 19 North 5th Street was shared with the Camden Hook and Ladder Company, now known as Ladder Company 1. This building also was the headquarters of the Camden Fire Department.
Engine Company 2 personnel in 1886 are as follows:
Engine Company 2 Roster, 1886
Camden Fire Department Engine Company 2 personnel, 1886
Personnel
| Name ↕ | Position ↕ |
|---|---|
| Henry C. Grosscup | Foreman |
| William Morris | Engineer |
| C.B. Harvey | Driver |
| Frank Turner | Stoker |
| Charles Robinson | Hoseman |
| Isaac Shreeve | Hoseman |
| Logan Bates | Call Man |
| James Carey | Call Man |
| William Lyons | Call Man |
| Howard H. Currie | Call Man |
Engine Company 2’s apparatus at that time consisted of an Amoskeag second class steamer (makers plate #319), a hose wagon and a supply wagon.
In late 1889 or early 1890 Harry Grosscup moved to 334 Mickle Street. By late 1891 he was boarding at 207 South 4th Street. The 1892–1893 Directory show him living at 336 Mickle Street, while the 1893–1894 Directory has him back at 207 South 4th Street. The 1894–1895 Directory again lists him at 336 Mickle Street. From 1897 through 1899 Directories show him at 331 Mickle Street.
The 1894 Camden City Directory lists Engine Company 2’s personnel as consisting of the following: Foreman Harry C. Grosscup; Engineer, William Morris; Driver, John P. Long; Albert Jones, George Wade, William Hertline, David Andrews.
Another reorganization occurred after the annexation of Stockton in 1899. Harry Grosscup was promoted to the position of District Engineer, with duties similar to that of a Deputy Chief, and was placed in charge of the new fire companies in East Camden based at North 27th Street and Federal Street.
In June of 1907 Harry Grosscup apparently decided it was time to retire, after having served the City of Camden for over 30 years.
The 1910 Census shows Harry Grosscup had left the Fire Department and was living with his brother Fred at 584 Federal Street.
Harry Grosscup passed away on January 7, 1916 at Anglesea, New Jersey. Funeral services were held at the home of his brother Fred Grosscup, 584 Federal Street in Camden. Harry Grosscup was buried at Evergreen cemetery in Camden.
Camden and Vicinity
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HOUSE OF CORRECTION.
The necessity for a House of Correction for Camden county has for many years past been so great that the grand jury for the October term of the courts, through their foreman, John S. Read, deemed it advisable to make the subjoined special presentment:—
Whereas, It has been made manifest to the grand inquest of Camden county that there is a defect in our present system of imprisoning persons convicted of petty offenses by causing their maintenance to fall upon the tax-payers without any adequate good being gained in the reformation of such persons; therefore, it is the recommendation of this grand inquest, in view of such reformation, and to lessen the present extraordinary expenses of the county, that a House of Correction be established, into which all persons convicted of such petty offenses shall be detained, under proper heads or departments, and compelled to labor during their term of imprisonment, the proceeds of such labor to be paid into the treasury of the county. We believe that, under proper management, such an institution would be conducive to the future benefit of such persons, as well as to the entire community.
THE COURTS.
In the Camden Quarter Sessions yesterday quite an important civil case came up, which will probably occupy two or three days. It is an action brought by the city of Camden against the bondmen of C. Sloan, who, some five years ago, was collector of taxes for North Ward. The defendants in this suit, Henry Fredericks, Caleb Roberts, and others, became sureties on Mr. Sloan’s bond, and, while the said Sloan was collector, there occurred a deficit in his accounts, making him debtor to the city in a sum reaching nearly $1000. The city holds that these gentlemen are bound to pay the deficit; but the defendants aver that at the time the defalcation was discovered they took the necessary steps to relieve them from any responsibility in the matter. The case elicits considerable interest, and is thought to be a test for others that may be commenced.
TOKEN OF ESTEEM.
Yesterday afternoon Robert S. Bender, the retiring chief marshal of the Camden Paid Fire Department, and William Shearman, assistant marshal, were made the recipients of handsome presents from E. J. Dodamead, J. Kellum, H. Grosscup, William Davis, A. Doughty and George Horner, the regular members. Mr. Bender received a large and elaborately arranged cake, and Mr. Shearman a fine frame, containing photographs of the above gentlemen, as expressions of esteem the men held for them while under their direction.
ROBBERY ON A VESSEL.
Some time during Monday night two colored men on board a vessel lying at Starr’s wharf, near Kaighn’s Point, were robbed, while asleep, of all their clothing, their watches and other articles. Two other men employed on the vessel, and who are now missing, are suspected.
RESIGNED.
Yesterday all the regular members of Engine No. 2, belonging to the Paid Fire Department, of Camden, resigned. Their places will be supplied by appointments from the Board of Fire Commissioners.
SLUNG SHOTS.
The police officers have been instructed to arrest all boys found shooting stones in the streets of Camden with slung shots, in consequence of the numerous windows broken by them. Several persons have also been quite severely hurt by them.
Firemen Appointed
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Firemen Appointed — The new Fire Commissioners of Camden have reorganized the Paid Fire Department by appointing the following regular men: Engineer No 1, Rouben Tenner; No. 2, Wm. Davis; foreman of No. 1, Cornelius M., Brown; of No. 2, James S. Lane; stoker of No. 1, — Hunt; of No. 2, W. Gordon; truck driver of No. 1, Edmund Shaw; of No. 2, B. L. Kellum; tillerman, E. J. Dodamead; extra engineer, Henry Grosscup.
Four Firemen Hurt
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A False Alarm in Camden Results in a Serious Accident.
Four firemen, members of the Camden Fire Department, were nearly killed while answering an alarm of fire yesterday afternoon. The injured are: Frank Turner, driver of the hose car, breast bone broken and seriously hurt internally; Jacob Kellum, tillerman, legs crushed; Frederick Voight, hoseman, cuts of the head; Henry Grosscup, foreman, breast hurt.
The accident happened while turning the corner of Fourth and Cooper streets. The truck was about to turn the corner when the tiller for some unknown reason failed to work properly. The result was that the horses slipped on the asphalt pavement and were precipitated to the ground. The truck at the same time came in contact with a tree with terrific force.
The large ladder which is on the top of the truck flew off and cleared the three men who were riding on the hose cart off of their seats and knocked the big white horse attached to the same down in the street. As the ladder was leaving the truck Tillerman Kellum got his legs entangled in the rungs and was also knocked into the street.
Driver Turner was on his seat driving when he was struck in the breast with the end of the ladder, which broke one of the bones and otherwise injured him. Hoseman Voight was also on the box and the side of the ladder struck him in the head. Fireman Grosscup was riding on the cylinder of the hose cart when he was suddenly swept off by the ladder. His injuries are the slightest of any.
The four men were immediately picked up by their brother firemen and conveyed to No. 2 engine, when a physician was summoned. The latter attended to their needs and decided that all of the men would recover.
Bad boys were the cause of the accident. About two days ago the boys in the neighborhood of Front and Erie streets throwed bricks at the fire alarm box until they broke the door of the apparatus, which is known as No. 6 box.
An old lady who lives near by, thinking that the boys might pull the alarm and call out the department, decided to make an effort to prevent it. Yesterday afternoon she got a piece of wood and was in the act of closing the door and using the wood to make the catch, when the latter caught in the wire and turned in an alarm.
EXCISE COMMISSIONERS MEET.
All of the members were present at the regular meeting of the Excise Commissioners last night. The following transfers were made: James Hughes, 600 Walnut street, to Albert Kemble; John Korn, Front and Kaighn avenue, to William Brosch; Josiah Jones, Haddon avenue and Sycamore street, to W. H. Stevens; William Brosch, Fifth and Federal streets, to James P. Dunn; S. H. Long, 837 Broadway, to Augusta Hostic; Henry Seums, 510 Jackson street, to Jacob Miller. A special license was granted the Camden Leidertafel for their ball next Monday night.
A LAWYER IN TROUBLE.
Timothy J. Middleton, a prominent member of the Camden bar, was arrested on a capias yesterday and held in $10,000 bail by Sheriff Baird. The complainant against Middleton is Miss Lizzie Frey, who claims that Middleton collected about $5,000 on an insurance policy for her and refused to pay it over. If the court should render a verdict against the lawyer his bondsmen would have to pay the amount.
CAMDEN NOTES.
William P. Bond, while at work in the Camden Iron Works, yesterday, had his arm crushed.
At a meeting of the Board of Freeholders yesterday Superintendent Adams, of the Almshouse, reported that he had 169 paupers in the institution, the largest number he has had any time since he has been in charge.
During the rush of the crowd to get into the court house to witness the Leconey trial yesterday one of the men in the crowd had his pockets picked of a valuable gold watch. The case was reported to the Prosecutor, who detailed a detective to work it up.
Mayor Pratt yesterday committed William Stockley and William Haines to jail on the charge of robbing the clothing store of John Davis on Fourth street, below Spruce.
Camden’s Fire Laddies Parade
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AN EVENT WHICH ENTHUSED THE QUIET CITY ACROSS THE RIVER.
The City Profusely Decorated in Honor of the Event and an Immense Crowd in Attendance—Brief Notes of Interest.
Yesterday was a red-letter day in Camden. It was the occasion of the first firemen’s parade in the city for years. From every flagstaff the American flag floated. Such elaborate decorations of business places, residences and public buildings have not been seen since the Presidential campaign. Flags and bunting adorned the fronts of the four engine houses, while the Morning News, Courier and Press Club had decorations which attracted much attention.
The parade started at half-past 2, with Chief Marshal W. B. E. Miller in command. Councilman E. E. Jefferies was assistant marshal. A platoon of twenty policemen, in charge of Chief Samuel Dodd, headed the line. The United States Fire Company, of Atlantic City, in command of Chief Locke, with Foreman E. J. Pettit as an assistant, attracted much attention. The company wore their coats and had their hose carriage and steamer with them.
The Fire Commissioners came next in carriages, Mayor Pratt and Camden officials in carriages, Councilmen and Recorder Joseph Bartlett and President of Council Robert Stroud, of Atlantic City; members of the press in carriages, police patrol, Sixth Regiment Band, Chief Engineer Bender and Assistant Chief Bazine, of the Camden Fire Department; Engine Company No. 1, Foreman John G. Stockton; Engine Company No. 2, Foreman Harry Grosscup; Engine Company No. 3, Foreman Mortimer Wilson; Engine Company No. 4, Foreman Amadee Middleton; extra engine, hose cart and supply wagon. All of the apparatus of the different companies was handsomely decorated.
As the parade passed the postoffice all of the clerks and carriers in full uniform were drawn up in line and reviewed the procession. A handsome floral offering was presented to Postmaster Browning as he rode by the postoffice in his carriage.
The route was the same as that published in yesterday’s Inquirer, with the exception of the Eighth ward portion, which had to be abandoned, owing to the heat.
OTHER ITEMS.
During the parade yesterday Thomas Murphy, a pick-pocket, of Newark, was caught in the act of “working” the crowd. While Patrolman Isaac McKinley was on his way to the City Hall with the prisoner two of his friends attempted to rescue him. The officer held on to the thief and with the aid of Albert Gilbert, of the Water Department, succeeded in landing him safely behind the bars.
The Property Committee, of the Board of Education, met last night and completed the arrangements for the purchasing of American flags for the public schools. The latter will be raised for the first time on the Fourth of July.
The Freeholders yesterday received a communication from the jury that tried Chalkley Leconey, asking for extra compensation. It was laid over for one month.
Fireman Recuperating
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Fireman Harry Grosscut, of the fire department, is spending two weeks in Maryland to recuperate his health.
Harry Grosscup Acting Chief
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Harry Grosscup, of No. 2 Engine Company, is acting chief of the Fire Department owing to the illness of both Chief Elfreth and Acting Chief Buzine. Foreman Grosscup is one of the oldest members of the department, and has several times been injured while gallantly performing his duty.
Camden Fire Department Headquarters, 1899
In the foreground, the headquarters of the Camden Fire Department, built in 1899, at 19 North 5th Street. The adjacent building at 31 North 5th Street was built in 1894, and was the home of Ladder Company 1 from 1894 to 1930.
Acids in Flames
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Moro Phillips’ Chemical Works in Camden Partly Destroyed by Fire
Firemen’s Good Work
Battled Against Heavy Odds, But Saved Most of the Plant—Loss About $60,000
Nearly two acres of buildings forming part of the Moro Phillips Chemical Works, on Cooper’s Creek, Camden, were destroyed by fire yesterday, entailing a loss of about $60,000. It was the most stubborn fire the Camden Fire Department has been called upon to fight for several years. The blaze started shortly before 8 o’clock in the morning, and it was noon before the flames were gotten under control. Three engines played on the ruins until 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. A blaze was discovered in the phosphate fertilizing building by a watchman at ten minutes of 8 o’clock. Instead of springing the fire alarm, only half a block from the works, he telephoned to No. 2 engine house. The message was received at 7.53, just as the men were about to respond to roll call before going to breakfast. Only the chemical engine and a truck company were sent out as is customary on local alarms. Before they could reach the fire, however, Foreman Harry Grosscup saw the flames shooting high into the heavens, and he dispatched No. 2 Engine Company. The engine was half way to the fire when a regular alarm was turned in.
All the Engines Called
Chief Elfreth, upon arriving on the scene, turned in a general alarm, calling out the entire department. The phosphate fertilizing building was then a mass of flames, and it was apparent that the main portion of the plant was doomed. The works were composed of old frame buildings that burned like tinder. The firemen directed their attention to preventing the flames from spreading.
A westerly breeze fanned the flames and threatened to carry them across a twenty-five-foot areaway to the warehouses, where vast quantities of fertilizers and phosphorus, together with many carboys of vitrol [sic], were stored. The firemen succeeded in keeping these buildings from catching fire. They were warned, however, to be careful not to turn their hose on a small brick building, as the contents were liable to explode through contact with water. An employe of the plant told Foreman Grosscup, of Engine Company No. 2, that if this building should go up it would shake half the city.
Deadly Acid Fumes
The fire spread from the fertilizer building to a building used for the manufacture of Glauber salts, and for a time it looked as if the entire plant would be consumed. This building contained large quantities of muriatic acid. Dense volumes of heavy black smoke rolled out of the doors and windows. Firemen Maxwell, Andrews and Hertline, who went inside with a line of hose, were driven out by the acid fumes. They came stumbling outside for fresh air, and after adjusting sponges over their mouths bravely returned to fight the flames.
All that portion of the works used for the manufacture of phosphate fertilizers was destroyed, while the acid departments were saved. The firemen fought valiantly. Fire Commissioner Walter Edwards, finding that they had not had their breakfast, dispatched a patrol wagon to a restaurant, and served out coffee and rolls to the firefighters. About noon the flames were gotten under control, and only engine companies Nos. 1, 2 and 4 were retained in service.
In speaking of the origin of the fire Superintendent Allen said he was walking through the fertilizer building when he heard some one shout “Fire.” Glancing up he saw flames shooting out from the inside of the roof above him. He could only roughly estimate the loss as being between $50,000 and $75,000.
Insurance Agent Crawford Miller, who carried most of the insurance on the work, stated last evening that he could not tell the amount of insurance, but it was probable that most of the loss was covered.
A Singed Cat
A strange sight met the eyes of the firemen in the ruins of the main building after the flames were under control. On the top of one of the charred uprights which had supported the roof, and at a distance of twenty-five feet from the ground, sat a black and white cat, mewing piteously. How the cat escaped the flames, and gained the top of the smoking upright was a puzzle the firemen could not solve. But the fire laddies were tender-hearted, and a ladder was quickly put up, and pussy was rescued from her perilous position. It was found that her ears were burned, and the hair was singed off her tail, but when she reached the ground the cat showed she had several lives left, for she made a dash for a place of safety.
After Long Service Retires on Pension
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Benjamin L. Kellum, second assistant chief engineer of Camden’s Fire Department, who has been stationed on the East Side, has been ordered placed on the retired list on August 1 by the Fire Committee of City Council. Kellum has been in the service for over twenty years and will get half pay.
Exposure at what is known as the “Federal street fire” of several years ago has incapacitated him from active duty of late. At a recent meeting of the Fire Committee three physicians were appointed to examine him. On their report he was retired.
Foreman Harry Grosscup, of No. 2 Engine Company, and Foreman William Deno, of No. 3 engine house, are candidates for the position to be vacated. The latter has the support of State Assessor David Baird and will probably be selected.
Camden City Fire Department Pension Fund Incorporated
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Articles incorporating the Camden City Fire Department Pension Fund were filed in the county clerk’s office yesterday. The trustees named are Henry C. Grosscup, George P. Cox, Walter Browning, John A. Stockton and Samuel S. Elfreth. The latter is chief of the Camden Fire Department.
Veteran Fireman to Retire
Philadelphia Inquirer —
After serving for over thirty years as a member of the Camden Fire Department, District Engineer Harry C. Grosscup, in charge of the East Side companies, will, it is said, shortly resign and be placed on the retired list at half pay. Some years ago Fireman Grosscup was injured while on duty and never fully recovered.
GROSSCUP — Death Notice
Philadelphia Inquirer —
GROSSCUP.—Jan. 7, 1916, at Anglesea, N. J., HENRY C. GROSSCUP, aged 66 years. Relatives and friends invited to attend funeral services, Monday, 2.30 P. M., at residence of brother, Fred K. Grosscup, 584 Federal st., Camden, N. J. Interment private, at Evergreen cemetery.
Board of Education Visiting Committees, Grand Army of the Republic, Military Companies and Camden Fire Department
Chew’s Camden City Directory — 1872
Colored, Third District—Messrs. McDowell, Moore, Fewsmith.
Liberty, Fourth District—Messrs. Kennedy, De La Cour, McDowell.
Centreville, Fifth District--Litzenburg, England, Ridge.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC.
GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF NEW JERSEY.
G. C., Richard H. Lee, Camden.
S. V. C., Samuel J. Hopkins, Morristown.
J. V. C., Ira W. Corey Trenton.
A. A. G., Joseph C. Lee, Camden.
A. Q. G., William M. Palmer, Camden.
A. S. G., G. W. Terriberry, M. D. Paterson,
Chaplain, R. W. Martin, Elizabeth.
Council of Administration, Jas F. Rusling, Trenton; Wm. Ward, Newark; Geo. M. Joy, Toms’ River; Chas. F. Hopkins, Boonton; R. B. Seymour, Jersey City.
Delegates to National Encampment, Wm. Ward, Newark; Jos. C. Nicholls, Camden.
Alternates, Wilson S. Smith, Elizabeth; Samuel Curtis, Manahawkin.
POST NO. 6.
P. C., John H. Austin, M. D.
S. V. C., Wm. T. Mead.
J. V. C., A. E. Lovell.
Surgeon, James A. Armstrong, M. D.
Officer of the Day, Benjamin Carlin.
Officer of the Guard, James V. Gibson.
Quartermaster, Edmund May.
Adjutant, Benjamin H. Connelly.
Chaplain, J. Louden.
Quartermaster Sargeant, Alexander Lynch.
Trustees, Thomas M. K. Lee, Jr., Joseph C Nicholls, Jos. B. Fox.
Delegates, Samuel M. Gaul, Edmund May, Wm. T. Mead.
FIELD OFFICERS, SIXTH REGIMENT NATIONAL GUARDS.
Colonel—James M. Scovel.
Lieut.-Colonel—William Hempsing.
Major—Richard H. Lee.
STAFF OFFICERS.
Acting Adjutant—Edward Furlong.
Quartermaster—William M. Palmer.
Paymaster—Richard Wilkins.
Surgeon—H. Genet Taylor.
Assistant Surgeon—J. B. Mulford.
Chaplain—Rev. W. H. Jeffreys.
MILITARY COMPANIES.
Company B, National Guards, New Jersey State Militia, meets at Armory, Front and Market; open every evening.
Company C, Sixth Regiment, New Jersey State Militia, meets at Armory, Front and Market street, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
Company D, National Guards, New Jersey State Militia, meets at West and Clinton street.
Company E, National Guards, New Jersey State Militia, meets at Weccacoe Engine House; open every evening.
Battery B, National Guards, New Jersey State Militia, meets at Weccacoe Hose House, Benson street above Fifth.
CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The affairs of this Department are now controlled by a Board of Fire Commissioners, consisting of Thomas A. Wilson, President, John Read, Jehu Osler, Jonathan Kirkbride, Rudolphus Bingham.
Two second class Amoskeag Engines, two 2 wheel hose carts, one 4 wheel hose carriage and one hook and ladder truck constitutes the apparatus of the city.
No. 1 engine and hose cart is located at No. 409 Pine street, first fire district; No. 2, engine, cart and extra carriage and hook and ladder truck, located at Fifth and Plum street, in the second fire district. The apparatus and company in the first district is under the immediate charge of William J. Mines, Assistant Marshal; and those of the second district is under the immediate charge of William Shearman, Assistant Marshal, while the Chief Fire Marshal, Robert S. Bender, has a general supervisory care of the entire Department.
Members of the Department are as follows: engineer of No. 1, Reuben G. Turner; driver, George Libeck; stoker, Thomas McLaughlin. Extra men—No. 1, Benjamin Cavanaugh; No. 2, William Deiths; No. 3, George Hornuff; No. 4, Stephen Thomas; No. 5, Edward H. Mead; No. 6, Charles H. Hart; No. 7, George B. Hart; No. 8, Alexander Peacock; No. 9, Samuel S. Buzine; No. 10 William Cox.
Engineer of No. 2, William Osler; driver, Jacob W. Kellum; stoker, Henry Grosscup. Extra men—No. 11, Isaac Middleton; No. 12, Andrew Rabeau; No. 13 Edward Cline; No. 14, William Davis; No. 15, Joseph Neice; No. 16, J. Kelley Brown; No. 17, William Allcott; No. 18 Jacob App; No. 19, William H. Schwaab; No. 20, William Henry McKeen.
Tillerman of hook and ladder Company, Edward J. Dodamead; driver, ——. Extra men—No. 21 Charles M. Baldwin; No. 22, Edward Shaw; No. 23, Josiah Davis; No. 24, William C. Lee; No. 25, James M. Lane; No. 26, James Cassidy; No. 27, Edward T. James; No. 28, Thomas W. McCowan; No. 29, Charles Elfreth; No. 30, Theodore Verlander