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Jan 01, 1811 Brooklyn, New York, United States Died on 25 Jun 1885 (aged 74) Capricorn
John S. Folk - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About John S. Folk
- John S.
- Folk (1811 – June 25, 1885) was an American law enforcement officer in New York City during mid-to late 19th century.
- A prominent police official during the early years of the Municipal Police Department, Folk served as the first police chief of the Brooklyn Municipal Police from 1851 to 1865, NYPD police inspector until 1870 and police superintendent from 1873 to 1875.
- He was also a participant in the Bread Riot of 1837, the Angel Gabriel riot of 1854 and the Draft Riot of 1863, helping defend both the offices of the New York Tribune and the Brooklyn Eagle from rioters.
