Introduction
Paul C. Budd
Paul C. Budd was born in Philadelphia in 1804, and came to Camden twenty years afterward, where he worked for Isaac Vansciver, the carriage-maker, as a coach-painter. House-painting was also in his line, and he worked at it for many years. In 1852 he was elected justice of the peace in the North Ward, and re-elected five successive times, and was still serving as such when he died in 1883. He was appointed crier of the county courts in 1859, and held a position until within a short time of his death, a period of nearly twenty-two years. He was seven times a candidate for mayor, being defeated three times—in 1860 and 1861 by Thomas B. Atkinson, and in 1863 by Timothy Middleton.
The following is the vote cast when he was elected mayor:
Camden Mayor Election Results
Paul C. Budd mayoral election results, 1862–1866
Elections
| Year ↕ | Paul C Budd ↕ | Opponent ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1862 | Paul C. Budd, American-Republican, 987 | James M. Cassady, Democrat, 716 |
| 1864 | Paul C. Budd, Republican, 1159 | Timothy Middleton, Democrat, 868 |
| 1865 | Paul C. Budd, Republican, 1126 | Wesley P. Murray, Democrat, 857 |
| 1866 | Paul C. Budd, Republican, 1304 | Lorenzo F. Fisler, Democrat, 1188 |
During the administration of Paul C. Budd, the Camden Home for Friendless Children opened, in May of 1865. “Brace Road,” which ran from 4th Street and kaighn avenue to Federal Street was renamed as Newton Avenue in 1866, and Camden’s first hospital, the Camden City Dispensary was incorporated in February of 1867.
In 1874 he was elected city recorder for three years. During his term (1876), John H. Jones, the mayor, died, but before Recorder Budd could take possession, by virtue of his office of recorder, the City Council held a special meeting and elected John Morgan to fill the vacancy.
In the later years of his life, Paul C. Budd lived at 25 North 3rd Street. He died on March 2, 1883, survived by a granddaughter, Pauline Lewis.
Death Notice
Philadelphia Inquirer —
BUDD.—On the 2d of Third Month, PAUL C BUDD, in the seventy ninth year of his age. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral from his residence, No 25 North Third street Camden, N.J., this morning at 11 o’clock, without further notice
Over The River
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A special term of the Camden Quarter Sessions was held on Saturday by Judge Reed. A series of resolutions in reference to the death of Paul C. Budd, court crier for nearly twenty years, were ordered to be placed on the minutes of the court. James Ross, convicted of receiving stolen goods from Charles B Caffery’s carriage factory, had his sentence changed from imprisonment to the payment of $100. Thomas Miles, for the same offense, who had been sentenced to four years, had two years struck from the time. Annie Lewis, convicted of perjury, received three years in the State prison.
Charles T. Reed – Paul C. Budd – Charles S. Caffrey – James Ross – Thomas Miles – Annie Lewis
Over in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
The Public Library Committee of City Council appropriated $500 last night to the Free Library Association for the purchase of new books.
Salonkeeper [sic] William F. Sands, of Haddon avenue and Line street, was fined $10.75 by Recorder Nowrey yesterday for using abusive language to Police Captain Stanley.
Free rural mail delivery in Camden county has received the approval of Colonel M. W. Sawyer, special agent of the general postoffice, and, it is said, he has recommended John W. Cox, of Merchantville, as the carrier.
Thomas E. Mason, of 507 Arch street, died yesterday morning of cancer of the throat. He was 83 years of age and some years ago was a policeman under Mayor Budd, but for twenty-five years has been a private watchman on Cooper street.
Elizabeth Haines, white, aged 31 years, was married to Burrell Bland, colored, aged 61 years, by Justice Colding, of Camden, on Tuesday night. The bride gave her residence as Philadelphia, while the groom said he had conducted a small farm near Woodbury for many years. Neither had been married before.