Camden People - George W.A.Kappel

GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREW KAPPEL was born in Camden, September 12, 1887. His paternal grandfather, Frederick Kappel, came to Camden from Germany, and in his young manhood fought in the Civil War. Mr. Kappel's father, George Frederick Kappel, served briefly with the Camden Fire Department and was connected with the Camden Police Department for twenty-three years before his death, which occurred on July 6, 1924. George W.A. Kappel was actively involved with the Rotary Club of Camden in the mid 1930s.

Last a resident of Collingswood NJ, George W.A. Kappel passed away in September of 1973.

South Jersey, A History 1624-1924

GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREW KAPPEL— Both Mr. Kappel and his wife trace their ancestry back to Germany, he through his paternal grandfather, and she through her own mother, who was born in Berlin. Frederick Kappel, the grandfather, came to Camden, and in his young manhood fought in the Civil War. Mr. Kappel's father, George Frederick Kappel, was connected with the Camden Police Department for twenty-three years before his death, which occurred on July 6, 1924.

George William Andrew Kappel was born in Camden, September 12, 1887, and attended the public school of that city. Putting aside books, he went to work for Harrison Algor, heating contractor, and followed the trade with him for three years and a half. To complete his apprenticeship, he entered the employ of S. Faith & Company, in Philadelphia, for six months. Having mastered the trade, he and his father formed The Camden Heating Company, in May, 1905, and the concern was incorporated in 1907. The members of the firm are well known as specialists in heating and ventilating of all sorts, and are located at No. 8 Market Street, Camden. Mr. Kappel registered as professional heating engineer in New Jersey, having passed the examinations in October, 1921.

Mr. Kappel is a director of the Business Men's Building and Loan Association, and vice-president of the Individual Building and Loan Association, in Philadelphia. Among the business clubs, Mr. Kappel is a member of the Philadelphia Builders' Exchange and Employers' Association, the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, and the Camden Chamber of Commerce. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the Abraham Browning Council, Junior Order United American Mechanics, of Camden. Socially, he is a member of the Rotary Club, the Camden Club, and the Tavistock Country Club. He enjoys golf and tennis and is interested in all sports.

At the home of his bride in Philadelphia, George William Andrew Kappel married Sallie E. Shields, and three children have been born to them: William Shields, Mary Emma, and Sallie Anna..

Camden Courier-Post - May 2, 1934

Camden Rotary Club - Holy Name Roman Catholic Church Rev. Thomas J. Whelan - Fred A. Vieser - J.W. Burnison Dr. Leon N. Nuelen - George W.A. Kappel George W. Griffiths - Christian E. Ebensperger Samuel P. Riggins - George A. Moore - John H. Booth Trevor B. Matthews - William Major - Hubert Scheer

World War I Draft Card