John H. McCullagh | |
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Born | 1842 |
Died | March 6, 1893 New York City, United States | (aged 51)
Nationality | Irish-American |
Other names | Farmer John |
Occupation | Police officer |
Known for | NYPD police captain who fought against Tub of Blood Bunch, the Battle Row and Hell's Kitchen Gangs during the 1860s, 70s and 80s |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 sons, 1 daughter |
John H. McCullagh (1842 – March 6, 1893) was an American law enforcement officer and police captain in the New York City Police Department. Popularly known as "Farmer John", he was a protégé of Captains Jeremiah Petty and George W. Walling and battled such notorious gangs and river pirates such as the Tub of Blood Bunch, the Battle Row and Hell's Kitchen Gangs. He especially confronting the latter gang when their leaders Ike Marsh and Dutch Heinrichs began raiding the Hudson River Railroad yards and express trains. McCullagh is also credited for the breakup of Shang Draper's criminal organization in the early 1880s.