Thomas Woolsey Thorne | |
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| Born | June 1823 Newburgh, New York, United States |
| Died | March 20, 1885 (aged 61) Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Police officer |
| Known for | NYPD police inspector credited for breaking up the Daybreak Boys; helped defend the New York Tribune during the New York Draft Riots |
| Children | 2 children |
Thomas Woolsey Thorne (June 1823 – March 20, 1885) was an American law enforcement officer and police inspector for the New York City Police Department. He is credited for breaking up the Daybreak Boys, a gang of river pirates active along the New York waterfront during the 1850s, by closing their dive bar headquarters in Slaughter House Point. He is also one of the commanding officers during the Draft Riots of 1863, in charge of the City Hall Police, and helped defend the New York Tribune.