John G. Bergen

Deceased Person

1814 – 1867

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Who was John G. Bergen?

John G. Bergen was an American public servant and New York City Police Commissioner. A member and treasurer of the Board of Police Commissioners, he and Thomas Coxon Acton assumed command of the NYPD during the New York Draft Riots after Superintendent John Kennedy was injured at the hands of a mob.

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Born
Dec 4, 1814
South Brooklyn
Also known as
  • John Bergen
Religion
  • Dutch Reformed Church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Employment
  • New York City Police Department
Died
Jul 8, 1867
Resting place
Green-Wood Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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