Dr. James H. Stanton

DR. JAMES H. STANTON was born in Denton, Maryland on July 9, 1837. After obtaining a preparatory education, he learned the machinist’s trade, and ran a foundry for five years. In 1863 he moved to Philadelphia where he was in sales as a commission merchant. During his years in Philadelphia he began the study of medicine under the instruction of his uncle, Dr. W.E. Bonwill. Entering the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania, he completed the course and was graduated in the year 1869. He established himself in practice in Philadelphia immediately after graduation, and continued in his profession there until 1883, when he located in Camden, setting up a practice at 412 Broadway. A Republican, he served as Camden County coroner in 1890.

Dr. James H. Stanton died of heart disease on March 27, 1895 survived by his wife, daughter Mrs. Clara H. Bonwill, and son Dr. James G. Stanton.

Dr. Stanton was married to Wilhelmina Grier. Their son James Grier Stanton, and Dr. Stanton’s nephew, Howard G. Bonwill, both studied medicine under Dr. Stanton and went into practice in Camden.

Dr. James G. Stanton was born in Delaware April 15, 1860; studied medicine with his father, entered Jefferson Medical College, and after his graduation, in March, 1881, he began to practice in Camden. Dr. Howard G. Bonwill was born near Dover, Kent County, Del., in 1862. He studied medicine with Dr. James H. Stanton, and entered Jefferson Medical College, from which he was graduated in April, 1886, and then began to practice in Camden.

JAMES G. STANTON, M.D., one of the most able and successful medical practitioners of Camden, N.J., was born in Felton, Del., April 15, 1860, son of Dr. James H. and Wilhelmina T. (Grier) Stanton. His father was born in Denton, Md. When a young man he learned the machinist’s trade in Felton, Del., where he later carried on a foundry for five years. In 1863 he removed to Philadelphia, and engaged in the commission business. About 1870 he relinquished mercantile pursuits, and, entering the University of Medicine and Surgery, took a full course of study. After graduating Dr. James H. Stanton began practice in Philadelphia. In 1881 he moved to Camden, where he continued in his professional labors, making a specialty of heart and lung diseases; and he resided here until his death, which took place in March, 1895. He was recognized as an authority upon certain diseases, including tuberculosis; and he wrote some valuable medical papers. His wife, Wilhelmina T. Grier, was born in Frederica, Del., daughter of Captain J. W. Grier. She reared a family of four children, two of whom are living, namely: Dr. James G., the subject of this sketch; and Clara Hall, wife of Dr. H. G. Banwill, of Camden. The elder Dr. Stanton was a member and for some time a class leader of the Methodist Episcopal church; and Mrs. Stanton, who is still living and resides with her children, is also a member of that church.

James G. Stanton accompanied his parents to Philadelphia when he was three years old. He began his education in the public schools of that city; and, after graduating from the Central High School, he took a commercial course at Pierce’s Business College. He was subsequently employed for a year in W. H. Pile & Sons’ drug store; and, then matriculating at the Jefferson Medical College, he pursued a thorough course of study, and was graduated in 1881. After practising in Philadelphia for about six months, Dr. Stanton located in Camden, coming here a perfect stranger, and immediately created a most favorable impression. In 1884 he erected his present residence, at the corner of Fifth and Division Streets, with spacious and suitable offices, including a reception-room and laboratory.

In politics he is a Republican, and he was a candidate for County Physician. Elected County Coroner under Governor Green in 1887, he served with ability for three years, during which time his official duties brought him into close connection with the Anna Miller murder case, which was one of the most remarkable of its kind upon record.

In 1883 Dr. Stanton was united in marriage with S. Jennie Hill. She was born in Milford, Del., daughter of Absalom Hill, a prosperous farmer and a well-known merchant of that town; and she is one of three children, all of whom are living. Dr. and Mrs. Stanton have two children—James H. and Jennie G.

Dr. Stanton is medical examiner for the Ancient Order of United Workmen, for the Order of Mutual Protection, and for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; and he is connected with the society known as the Sons of Delaware, which is composed of members whose parents were natives of that State. Mrs. Stanton has displayed considerable talent as an amateur painter. A beautiful specimen of her art, entitled “The Shepherd and his Sheep,” which hangs in their parlor, is highly spoken of by critics. Dr. Stanton attends the Union Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mrs. Stanton is a member.