Historical Society of

Penns Grove, Carneys Point & Oldmans

Our Towns  •  Our History  •  Our Heritage

856-299-1556

48 West Main Street
Penns Grove, NJ

Famous People from PG-CP-Oldmans

Mike Shawaryn

Mike Shawaryn

Born in Carneys Point in 1994, Mike Shawaryn became a professional baseball pitcher. At the University of Maryland, he earned All-American honors and set...

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Rick Cheeseman

Rick Cheeseman

A native of Carneys Point, Rick Cheeseman rose to the rank of vice admiral in the United States Navy. Commissioned after graduating from Penn State in 1989,...

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Bob Camac

Bob Camac

Bob Camac (1940–2001) was a Thoroughbred horse trainer and breeder who lived in Pedricktown, part of Oldmans Township. He built a successful career on the...

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Roy Elsh

Roy Elsh

Born in Penns Grove in 1891, Roy Elsh became a Major League Baseball outfielder with the Chicago White Sox. He made his major league debut in 1923 at age 32...

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William J. Hughes

William J. Hughes

Raised in Penns Grove, William J. Hughes (1932–2019) graduated from Penns Grove High School before becoming a lawyer, congressman, and diplomat. He...

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