Career
He was the New York Superintendent of Public Works, and the New York City Police Commissioner from 1902 to 1903. He was born in 1838 In Leicester, Massachusetts. From 1886 to 1887 he was president of the Brooklyn City and Newtown Railroad.
He 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. They then moved to Westport, Connecticut.
He died on April 8, 1920 in Westport, Connecticut.