Monday, June 23, 2014

TJ O'Donnell's Appication for the NYC Police Department dated November 17, 1913

Photo T.J. O'Donnell Aqueduct Police, Pleasantville Precinct
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.)
 “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.  

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