Patsy Conroy | |
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 An illustration of Patsy Conroy from "Criminals of America" (1876) by Philip Farley. | |
| Born | Patrick Conway c. 1846 |
| Nationality | Irish-American |
| Other names | Patsey Conroy |
| Occupation | Saloon keeper |
| Known for | New York burglar and river pirate who founded the Patsy Conroy Gang |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Patrick Conway (c. 1846– ????), commonly known by his alias Patsy or Patsy Conroy, was an American burglar and river pirate. He was the founder and leader of the Patsy Conroy Gang, a gang of river pirates active on the New York waterfront in the old Fourth Ward and Corlears' Hook districts during the post-American Civil War era.
Two fellow members of his gang, Denny Brady and Larry Griffin, later assumed control but he participated in their raiding towns in Westchester County. He and Larry Griffin were eventually convicted of robbing the home of Robert Emmet in White Plains in 1874, as well as Denny Brady in Catskill the same year, resulting in the gang's breakup.