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James Alexander Cameron
« on: Wednesday 28 January 09 20:29 GMT (UK) »
My great-grandfather's younger brother James Alexander Cameron (Jimmy), who was born in Alloa, Scotland in 1874, emigrated to the US from Glasgow in August 1922. I believe on arrival in NY he went to stay with a friend John Wallace in Metuchen, New Jersey.  He worked as a Fireclay Enameller in a Ceramics factory.  I would be grateful for any information on what became of him.

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Re: James Alexander Cameron
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 28 January 09 20:49 GMT (UK) »
1930 Census, Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey, 237 Broad St.

Cameron, James, head, rents home for $25, male, white, age 54, married, age at 1st marriage - 49, b. Scotland, parents b. Scotland, immigrated 1922, papers filed for naturalization, occupation - potter, sanitary (?) pottery industry, not a veteran

wife Belle, female, white, age 46, married, age at 1st marriage - 24, b. New Jersey, parents b. New Jersey, no occupation

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Re: James Alexander Cameron
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 28 January 09 21:10 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much, Shellyesq.  That was so kind of you to reply so promptly.  That is the first information the family has had about Jimmy since he left Scotland in 1922.  We are very grateful to you for your help. 

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Re: James Alexander Cameron
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday 03 February 09 18:23 GMT (UK) »
You're welcome.

Just an idea on getting more info - on raogk.org, there is a volunteer in Mercer Co. who does look-ups in the New Jersey State Library.  This library seems to have many city directories for Trenton.  Some city directories will give a date that a person dies or say where they moved to if they moved.  This might help you figure out what happened to James & his wife after 1930.

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Re: James Alexander Cameron
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday 03 February 09 23:17 GMT (UK) »
Thank you so much once more, Shelleyesq.  I'll definitely look into that website and, hopefully, the other kind soul that you mention might find out a little bit more about Jimmy for us.  I really appreciate all your help and advice.

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Re: James Alexander Cameron
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 04 February 09 00:18 GMT (UK) »
Just another quick Thank You, Shellyesq!  Have just logged on to the website you recommended (raogk.org) and am really impressed.  I'd never heard of it before and will certainly use it in the future.  It's so kind of you to share your knowledge and experience in digging up the ancestors.  It's really appreciated!
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