I am sure he knew how to ride a horse well, having grown up on a farm in Pa. That probably helped him get this job.
Found this Information written in TJ O’Donnell’s hand in the
basement at my Parents/Aunt’s Home.
It is
written on a
Municipal Civil Service Commission of
New York, 299 Broadway, 11th Floor – Application for Patrolman”
Everything
in TJ’s hand will be in quotes
It is dated “November
17, 1913”
1. What is your name in full (your first
name in full, your middle initial or initials, if you have any, and your
surname in full)?
“T. J. O’Donnell”
2. Are you a citizen of the United
States?
“Yes”
3. What was the year, month and day of your
birth?
(BE ABSOLUTELY SURE OF THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH.)
(BE ABSOLUTELY SURE OF THE DATE OF YOUR BIRTH.)
“March 22, 1885”
4. Where were you born? (If born in the
United States, give name of State.)
“Saint
Joseph, Susquehanna Co. Penna,”
4. Since what date have you lived in the
State of New York?
“October 15th
1906”
4. Where do you live?
“920 Madison
St. Brooklyn NY”
5. In what kind of school were you
educated – common school, high school, business college, academy, or college?
“Common
School”
6. Are you married? If so, what family
have you?
“No”
7. Have you ever been complained of,
indicated for or convicted of any violation of law?
“No”
7.a Have you ever been arrested?
“No”
8. To what extent, if at all, do you use
intoxicating liquors?
“None”
9. What is your height? Height “5” feet
" 9" inches Weight “160”pounds.
10. Were you ever in the employ of the
United States, or of any State, or of any County, City, or Town? If so, state
where and in what capacity?
“ Binghamton
State Hospital Attendant. Binghamton, NY
When and why were you separated from
such employment?
“ Nov 1909
to accept position as patrolman on Aqueduct”.
Addendum: I do NOT believe that this photo is TJ but rather a comrade of his.
Addendum: I do NOT believe that this photo is TJ but rather a comrade of his.
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