John Nelson Partridge


John Nelson Partridge was the Police Commissioner for Brooklyn and Fire Commissioner for Brooklyn in the 1880s before the merger into New York City. He was the New York Superintendent of Public Works, and the New York City Police Commissioner from 1902 to 1903.

Early life

John Nelson Partridge was born in Leicester, Massachusetts on September 28, 1838.

Career

In 1882, he was appointed Commissioner of the Brooklyn Fire Department, succeeding Jacob Worth in the office. He left the office in 1884, and was succeeded by Richard H. Poillon. who had served as his deputy.
From 1886 to 1887 he was president of the Brooklyn City and Newtown Railroad.
Partidge was the New York City Police Commissioner from 1902 to 1903. During his tenure he wanted to move the New York City police headquarters from Mulberry Street to Times Square.

Personal life

Patridge was widowed by his first wife, with whom he had a son who lived to adulthood. In 1906 Patridge re-married to Charlotte Held. They then moved to Westport, Connecticut. He died there on April 8, 1920.

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