Camden People - Edward Kelley

EDWARD F. KELLEY whose name also appears in print as Edward Kelly, served with the Camden Fire Department. A longtime resident of the 2800 block of Pleasant Street, he was appointed to the Camden Fire Department in 1899 and remained a member until June of 1920, when he took a position as a "special officer" at the then-new Victoria Theater, which stood at 2514-2520 Federal Street. He initially served with Ladder Company 3. In 1909 he was been transferred to Engine Company 5, where he finished his career.

Edward Kelley and his wife Annie were living at 2823 Pleasant Street as early as 1887. Prior to his career as a fireman he worked as a bricklayer. Around 1899 he built a twin home at 2727 and 2829 Pleasant Street. These homes were occupied by Edward Kelley's sons William and Forrest and their families as late as 1948. Son Roland lived as early as 1910 until his death in 1931 at 2828 Pleasant Street, his wife Clara and their son Quentin were also living there as late as 1949.

Edward Kelley passed away on October 26, 1930 and was buried at Arlington Cemetery in Pennsauken, New Jersey. His wife Anna had died on February 26, 1926

Philadelphia Inquirer - November 26, 1899 Right Click on Images to Download PDF of Article

Cooper B. Hatch - George W. Whyte - Edgar Boulton - John W. Vanhart W. Scott Franklin - Robert Gick - Joseph Till - Edward Kelley - Christian Stark Frank Powell - Lewis H. Sasse - Samuel Collins - William Madison - John F. Renner Josiah Pedigree

Camden Daily Courier
March 27, 1907

W. Scott Franklin
Edward Kelley
Amedee Middleton

*Camden Post-Telegram June 28, 1909**

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W. Scott Franklin - Frederick Morse - Edward Weston - John H. Vickers - Edward Kelley - Dr. H.H. Sherk

Camden Post-Telegram
March 27, 1911

Engine Company 5
Edward Kelley
Dr. H.H. Sherk
Forrest Kelley

Camden Daily Courier * October 16, 1912

Camden Post-Telegram
February 11, 1913

Engine Company 5
Edward Kelley
Dr. H.H. Sherk
Forrest Kelley

Camden Daily Courier
July 16, 1913

Edward Kelley
Walter W. Browning
Clarence Madden
Sylvester "Wes" McGrath
Robert Gick
Horace Cairns
Engine Company 5

Camden Daily Courier * November 27, 1914

Roland Kelley - Mabel Kelley - John H. Switzer

Engine Company No. 5 at 14th and Federal Streets, with newly converted hose wagon. Originally a horse drawn rig, it was modified to electric power by the Commercial Truck Company of Philadelphia PA. A storage battery powered each wheel.
Pictured with apparatus are (I to r): Chief Peter Carter, Fireman Scott Franklin, Chauffeur Bert Coffman, Firemen Edward Kelley, William Buzine, John Prucella, Charles Schultz, Horace Cairns, Daniel Grimes and Chief's Aide, Fireman Harry Hankins.