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Compiled by June Feuillerat from original police department records, city council minutes, and newspaper archives.
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139 entries, showing 1–50.
Appointed Marshal on March 10, 1855
Served until November 2, 1855
On March 10, 1855 Jonathan Ackerman was appointed Marshal for the unexpired term of J A Breyfogle. On April 20, 1855, he was appointed Marshal for the ensuing year. On November 2, James Wilson who was elected the new Marshal defeated him.
Records show a Jonathan Ackerman married Elizabeth L. Bogan on January 7, 1838. Oak Grove Cemetery records show a Jonathan Ackerman, died on May 20, 1895, at 83 years of age. He was born in the state of New York.
Appointed Deputy Marshal in April of 1868
Discharged August 5, 1868
Hosea Alexander was duly appointed, by Council, as Deputy Marshal for the year beginning April 1868. Council notes of August 5, 1868, state "Services of H. Alexander as Deputy Marshal, be dispensed with and that the recorder notify him of the actions of Council". Further, "On motion, Mayor and Recorder confer with Thomas Burroughs to employ him as Deputy Marshal for wages not exceeding $1.75 per day." During the Civil War he served 3 years and 3 months in Co. I, OVI. He was wounded at Spotsylvania C H (VA) in May of 1864. He had a brother, George, and a sister Cecelia Anderson. Oak Grove records show a Hosea William Alexander, died on June 14, 1898, at the age of 54. He died in Indianapolis Indiana of cancer. His occupation was listed as a survey man. He served with Co. I, 4th OVI. He was buried in lot 48, Walnut Hill section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed Patrolman February 16, 1953
Appointed Sgt April 16, 1973
Retired on April 16, 1979
Mr. Amato was born in Marion, Ohio, on November 27, 1923, the son of Joseph and Lottie (Hilderth) Amato. For some time he was employed at Correct Manufacturing in Delaware. He married Mary Alice Hartsough. He was appointed to the Police Department on February 16, 1953, and served as a patrolman. He was an outstanding and caring individual, who always looked out for the person who was down and out. He was promoted to Sergeant on April 16, 1973, a position, which he held until retirement. When he announced his retirement, he wanted it kept secret, so no one would plan a retirement party. On April 16, 1979, he quietly retired and started restoring old property. He always wanted to write a book about Delaware and call it "The Crossroad To Nowhere". It may have been a best seller.
Appointed Policeman May 1, 1915
Appointed Chief of Police on June 1, 1930
Retired on July 1, 1942
Mr. Amrine was born in Union County on May 3, 1881, the son of Frank O. and Elizabeth Amrine. His family moved to Delaware in 1891 when he was 10 years old. The 1899 City Directory listed Mr. Amrine as a boarder at 210 E. Central Ave. and being employed as a teamster.
Mr. Amrine became a member of the Delaware Fire Department in 1895, and in 1915 he transferred to the Police Department. After the retirement of Chief Spaulding in 1930, Mr Amrine was appointed Chief of Police. He served in this capacity until he retired on July 1, 1942. After his retirement he worked as a doorman at the Eagles Lodge, where he was a member for 50 years.
Mr. Amrine received a monthly pension of $93.74, which equaled 66% of his last pay. In September of 1947 this was increased to $100 per month. After his death in December of 1954, his wife Eva started receiving a widow's pension in the amount of $60 per month.
He and Eva lived at 742 N Sandusky St. He died at 2 AM December 2, 1954, while a patient at the Delaware Osteopathic Hospital. Mr Amrine was buried at Green Mound Cemetery in Kilbourne, Ohio.
Elected Marshal on April 4, 1874
John A. Anderson was elected Marshal on April 4, 1874 and served in that position until May 1, 1876. In 1875, Marshal Anderson lived at 47 Franklin St. He married Sarah A. Stephens in 1865. They had at least one son, John Lewis Anderson, born in 1868. John Lewis later served as Mayor of Delaware, and as the Delaware County Treasure. John A. Anderson was born 1839, the son of Alexander Anderson. He died in 1884 at the age of 45. His wife A. Sarah (or Sarah A.) died March 2, 1912 at the age of 73 and John Lewis died September 1, 1935 at the age of 67. All three are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery on lot 10 in The Shades section. During the Civil War he served as a 1st Lt. with the 187th OVI. His company reported at Nashville on March 3, 1865 and was sent on to Dalton and Kingston, GA. to receive 2000 Confederate prisoners. He was mustered out on January 20, 1866.
Appointed Patrolman on May 22, 1957
Resigned on May 31, 1960
Born in Delaware, Ohio on March 6, 1935, the son of William H. and Gladys Andrews. He married Sandy Jervis and had six children (4 girls and 2 boys). He was appointed to the Police Department on May 22, 1957. After resigning from the Police Department, he went to work for General Motors. Upon retirement from GM, he moved to Tennessee.
Appointed Special Policeman on June 8, 1939
Appointed Patrolman March 21, 1952
Mr. Banks was born in Delaware, May 4, 1917, the son of Walter and Carrie (Morgan) Banks. He attended Delaware High School, where he excelled in athletics and set some records which stood for many years. On June 8, 1939, Mr. Banks was appointed Special Policeman to walk the south side four hours a day. Mr Banks tried to take the civil service test for Patrolman, on September 26, 1940, but was rejected because he was under the age limit (age limit was 25 - 35).
World War II came along and Mr. Banks enlisted in the US Army on May 1, 1942, where he served for the duration of the war. Mr. Banks returned to the Police Department on March 1, 1946, and continued his duties as they were prior to his enlistment.
On March 15, 1946, another civil service test for Patrolman was held. Mr. Banks took this test and attained a score of 112.20%, the second place score was 92.10% and third place was 90.15%. All three names were submitted to the Safety Director, but none were appointed. Mr. Banks did not participate in either of the test given on November 10, 1948, May 11, 1950 June 12, 1951, even though these tests did result in some appointments. During all this time Mr. Banks continued to serve as a Special Policeman in south Delaware.
On March 20, 1952, The Civil Service Commission of Delaware, Ohio, received a letter from then Safety Director William S. Jolliffe, the Mayor, the Chief of Police and six members of the Police Department apparently complaining about the injustice. On March 21, 1952, Mr. Banks was appointed Patrolman. Why it took so long is anybodies guess. But, having worked with Officer Banks for 16 years, I can attest to the fact that he was an excellent policeman and human being.
Mr. Banks never married. He lived at 72 High St. beside his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Lester Hill and their family. He owned and operated a small neighborhood grocery store across the street from his home. When people didn't have any money they put their groceries on the tab.
When Officer Banks failed to report for work on October 6, 1970, two of his fellow officers went to his home and found he had passed away while in the process of donning his uniform. Officer Banks is buried in the Northside Singles section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed on May 9, 1979
Officer Bauer was born March 16, 1956, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Robert James and Dorothy Marie (Ackerman) Bauer. He graduated from Millbury Lake High School in 1974, and Bowling Green State University in 1979. He and his wife, Susan Rebecca Huber, moved to Delaware in 1979, when he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department. They had two children, Melissa Marie born January 25, 1984, and Matthew James born March 11, 1987.
Appointed December 2, 1970
Retired in April 1988
Appointed Police Dispatcher in April 1988
Mr Bennett was born in Delaware on April 18, 1942, the son of Orville F. and Mary V. (Brokaw) Bennett. He was raised in south Delaware where he attended Woodward Elementary School and graduated from Willis High School. After serving eight years in the US Air Force, he worked in local factories for some time until he was appointed to the police department on December 2, 1970. Officer Bennett served as a patrol officer in addition to being the Police Reserve coordinator and firearms instructor/range officer for about 12 years. His interest in scouting earned him the position of Law Enforcement Post Advisor from 1983 through 1987. The Jaycees selected him as the Outstanding Young Law Officer in the early 1970's.
Mr. Bennett married Carol Elizabeth Lobdell and they had several children. He was active in civic groups such as Delaware Vet's Service Commission, Delaware Art Guild, Strategic Planning Commission, Adult leader in the Boy Scouts, Disabled American Vets, Cub Scouts, Explorer Scout leader (Law Enforcement), East Side Park Committee and the NRA.
In April 1988, he retired on a disability pension and was hired as a civilian Police Radio Dispatcher. During this time he also attended school, working toward a degree in computer science.
In 1991, Bennett was appointed Delaware County Veterans Administrator.
Appointed Police Chief November 16, 2001
Resigned June 30, 2004
Linda Black was the first Police Chief selected from a nationwide search. She came to Delaware after serving 21 years on the Evanston Illinois Police Department where she served as a lieutenant for the past five years and a sergeant in personnel and planning for seven years. She is a native of Ostrander, Ohio where her parents, Bill and Myrtie Black, owned and operated the Mill Creek Golf Course. In 1963 she graduated from Scioto Valley High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in management from National Louis University in Wheaton, Ill. She also attended other law enforcement training at Northwestern University.
Appointed Policeman April 19, 1897
The 1899 City Directory listed Mr. Bogan as a policeman, boarding at 13 Ross St.
Miles Bogan died June 1, 1901, at 60 years of age. He was buried on lot 38 Meadow section of Oak Grove Cemetery.
Appointed April 16, 1966
Appointed Sergeant April 16, 1973
Resigned April 16, 1974
Mr. Borden was born April 3, 1944, in Delaware, Ohio, the son of Melvin and Gertrude M. (Hannah) Borden. He married Toni Ackley on June 18, 1965.
Officer Borden seemed to have something about the 16th of April. He was appointed to the department on April 16, 1966, promoted to Sergeant on April 16, 1973 and resigned on April 16, 1974.
After his resignation, Mr. Borden moved to Sarasota, Florida and joined the sheriffs department.
Appointed Deputy Marshal on May 21, 1888
Resigned April 22, 1889
Oak Grove records show a David Bowers born in 1851, and died on February 23, 1920. His occupation was listed as a minister. He was buried on lot 12 of Riverside section.
Appointed on Oct 2, 1876
Mr. F. Bowman was appointed on October 2, 1876. He worked four days at $1 per day
Appointed January 15,1973
Appointed Sgt in 1978
Appointed Captain January 17, 1979
Resigned September 11, 1979
Born 1948. . Bowman graduated from Jackson, Ohio high school in 1965. He served four years in the US Air Force between 1966 and 1970 serving in the Philippines, Japan and Vietnam. He maintained his military status in the Ohio Air National Guard.
Officer Bowman attended Ohio University and worked for the Jackson, Ohio, Police Department prior to being appointed to the Delaware Police Department. He rose to the rank of Sergeant in 1978, after only five years of service and was appointed Captain the following year. However, later that year he resigned, possibly from the pressure of being promoted to fast. He lived on Vaughn Rd. with his wife Sharon and his son, John Jr.
Appointed February 4, 1980
Retired 2004
Officer Boysel was born in Franklin County, Ohio, on March 26, 1955, the son of Willis and Tessie (Curtis) Boysel. He attended Woodward Elementary, Willis Junior High and Hayes High School. Prior to becoming a Delaware Police Officer, he was a Military Policeman with the US Army at Fort Lee, Virginia. He married Jane Ellen Bell.
Mr. Boysel is a member of Masonic Lodge #18 and FOP Lodge #56.
The 1899 City Directory lists Mr. Breyfogle as a policeman living at 279 S. Sandusky St. In 1906 he was a court bailiff, living at 236 S. Franklin St. with his wife Mary. In 1909, he was listed as a Township Trustee at the same address. Mr. Breyfogle married Mary Littick on September 15, 1859.
No biography has been written for this officer yet.
Appointed Marshal on April 21, 1854
Appointed Deputy Marshal in 1865
Israel Breyfogle was appointed Marshal in 1854, at the salary of $200 per year.
Council records of April 21, 1854, show Israel Breyfogle appointed Marshal and Assistant Engineer. For the latter position he receive $100 per annum. On November 16, Marshal Breyfogle ask for extra allowance for additional duties performed during the prevalence of cholera and other duties at the Market house. On November 24, Israel Breyfogle was paid $6 for 4 days services as Fire Warden while J. D. Breyfogle was paid $13 as part pay on Marshals salary.
The 1859 City Directory lists Mr. Breyfogle as a carpenter & joiner, living on Franklin St. south of the railroad. Mr. Breyfogles wife's name was Eliz. He was also a Deacon in the First Reform Church and had served as a Sergeant with Co. "D" 145 OVI. He was mustered out on August 23, 1864. He was reported as living in Kansas after the war.
Appointed Marshal in November 1854
Dismissed March 10, 1855
Council records of November 24, 1854, show J. D. Breyfogle received $13 as part pay on Marshals salary. On December 1, Council recommended extra allowance of $100 for one year.
Council notes of March 10, 1855 read as follows:
Resolved: That for the cause of Dissipation and Negligence, the present Marshal J D Breyfogle be and he is hereby removed from his office as Marshal of the Incorporated Village of Delaware from and after this date.
Joshua D. Breyfogle was married to Mary Reynolds on July 22, 1838. The 1859 City Directory lists J.D. Breyfogle as a tailor at M. Duvalls - Sandusky and Franklin Sts.
Appointed June 7, 1954
Appointed Captain October 26, 1968
Appointed Chief of Police August 15, 1972
Retired June 12, 1984
Mr. Browning was born in Delaware on May 16, 1932, the son of Walter and Irma (Wilt) Browning. He graduated from Willis High School in 1950 and enlisted in the US Air Force. After being trained in aircraft welding, he was stationed at Kimpo Air Base in Korea. There he was promoted to the rank of S/Sgt. After being discharged in August of 1953, he tried his hand at factory work, but soon realized that was not for him. He was appointed to the Police Department on June 7, 1954.
In October of 1968, Mr. Browning and three other officers were promoted to the rank of Captain. All Captains were assigned a shift to command. The forth Captain worked the swing shift, which meant they would work the other's days off.
Captain Browning was appointed Chief of Police on August 15, 1972. He initiated many changes in the department. In combination with the changes, the City Hall was being remodeled at a cost of nearly $400,000. This remodeling increased the office space of the Police Department ten fold, and elevated it from one crowded, cluttered room, to a well laid out modern facility.
Some other changes included hiring five additional officers, changing uniforms and equipment to be more functional, initiating a detective division, creating a Police Community Service Office, establishing line level supervision in the form of Police Sergeants and initiating new recruitment and testing procedures. The latter included recruiting college campuses and minority recruiting. Testing included the use of job related examinations and psychological testing for all employees.
The federal government was providing the state with large blocks of money to fight crime. Over the next several years Chief Browning wrote grants for and administer funds in excess of $1,300,000, at a cost to the City of about 5 cents on the dollar. These funds were used to update some weapons, establish and equip a crime lab, purchase new police radio equipment for every department within the county, provide some office and TV equipment, operation of the Police Community Service Division, train officers, and even money to do a feasibility study on a joint city county justice facility, among other things.
In August of 1973, one year after becoming Chief, Browning coordinated and lead an under cover drug operation which netted 300 lb of marijuana. This was an enormous amount for a small rural city to uncover so early in the drug epidemic. This was to be his last fling in police investigations, from there on it was all administrative. In 1974, Chief Browning graduated from the FBI National Academy, and early the next year received a BA from Columbia College.
After 30 years of service with the Police Department, he retired on June 12, 1984. In 1986, he accepted the position of Assistant City Manager.
He married Linda L. Moodespaugh. He had three children Diana J., Carol S. and Timothy W., and four grandchildren. He is a member of the FOP, Delaware County Historical Society and a member of the Oak Grove Cemetery Board.
Appointed Deputy Marshal May 21, 1888
Apparently, Mr. Callahan was reappointed each year under Marshal Patrick S. English and served continuously until April 19, 1897, when Marshal Vogt was elected.
Appointed Policeman April 19, 1897
He was married to Sarah C. Snyder, who died in July 1899. Mrs. Carl was born in 1858. Her parents Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Snyder, lived in Omaha, NE at the time of her death. Officer Carl and his wife lived on Renner St. and had children, George, William and Clark Carl.
Appointed in March 1960
Appointed Captain November 7, 1968
Disability Retirement in July 1970
Mr. Carson was born in Greene County, Ohio, on October 12, 1933, the son of Howard and Florence Carson. He graduated from Fairfield High School in 1957. After high school, Mr. Carson worked a short time as a Deputy Sheriff in Highland County, Ohio. Later in 1957, he was appointed County Game Protector. This position filled two of his aspirations, that of outdoorsman and law enforcement. He continued in this occupation until he was appointed Delaware Police Officer in March of 1960.
Officer Carson served the department in various capacities, often working investigation and photography assignments. He was injured while driving a police cruiser, in a accident involving a highway patrol cruiser on December 25, 1965. In November 1968, he was appointed Captain and served in that capacity until July 1970, when he was retired on disability.
After retirement, he served as the Administrator for the Delaware County Child Support Bureau from 1970 to 1973. At that time he decided to continue his education at Marion Technical College. After graduating in 1978, he became an Instructor at Marion Technical College. He received a B.S. in Business Administration in 1981, and was promoted to Director of Information Technologies in 1982. His desire for education still not appeased, he received his M.S. in Administration in 1988, and was promoted to Dean of Business Technologies in 1989.
He and his wife, Elizabeth Jane, had four children, Robert Allen, Ralph Lewis, Catherine Marie and Vicki Lynn.
Appointed Marshal April 6, 1860
Served as Marshal until 1864
Appointed Deputy Marshal in December 1883
Appointed to Fire Department March 25, 1884
William H. Case was born February 12, 1818, in Licking County. He was the son of Augustus Case, who was born in Connecticut and came to Washington County, Ohio, in 1800, being among the first settlers. William Case remained a resident of Licking County until about 1832, when he and his parents moved to Liberty Township in Delaware County. From there he moved to Concord Township and engaged in farming. Mr. Case was a resident of Union County from 1843 to 1855, when he came to Delaware. For some time he carried the US Mail from Delaware to Tiffin, Ohio. Later he entered the livery and sale stable business and was extensively involved in breeding Norman and Clydesdale horses.
On April 6, 1860, Mr Case was appointed Marshal at an annual salary of $300 per year. He was reappointed each year until 1884.
Council notes of May 4, 1863, shows Mr. Case was appointed Marshal by a 5 to 2 vote over Mr E. C. Vining. In May of 1864, Mr. Case lost to Mr E. C. Vining. However the following year, 1865, Mr. Case was again appointed Marshal over Mr. Vining and held the position until 1887, when Joseph Wells defeated him. In 1883, Mr. Case was appointed Deputy Marshal under Marshal William J. Davis. On March 25, 1884, Mr. Case was appointed driver of hose wagon for the Fire Department. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodge. During his term as Marshal he laid out the City Park. He lived on the corner of William and Union Streets. He had a son and a daughter.
Oak Grove records list a William Hunter Case, dying on March 11, 1899 at the age of 81 years and 39 days. He was buried on lot 10, in the Meadow section.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 21, 1888
Served until 1896
The 1870 Delaware County census lists a John Caseman, age 33 and Anna Caseman, age 28, living in Delaware Township.
Worked vacations only in 1940 and 1941
Appointed February 16, 1942
Retired in November 1966
Mr. Chapman was born in Hyatts, Ohio, on August 19, 1914, the son of John and Essie Chapman. He spent his youth in Hyatts and graduated from Hyatts High School. After graduation, he worked a short time on the railroad before joining the Police Department.
During the summers of 1940 and 1941, he worked at the police department while the regular officers took their vacations. In February of 1942, a vacancy opened and he appointed to fill the position. While working as a patrol officer, he developed many friendships and was well liked by everyone. For years he worked the worst possible schedule. When an officer had a day off (which was one day a week), he would work the shift in their place. This meant that he would work the 3rd shift one day, come back on the 2nd shift, then on the 1st shift. Many days he had 8 hours between shifts and on a lot of occasions, he worked 16 hours straight. During his time off he could be found either fishing or playing cards, both of which he loved. He also was an avid coin collector, so he often volunteered to sort and wrap the parking meter money. (This just gave him an excellent opportunity to find collectable coins.)
Mr. Chapman was married several times and had a daughter, Roberta Lee. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Mr. Chapman died on December 1, 1968, and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, on lot 143 in the Heritage Ht. section.
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Served as Special Police 1872-74
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a Alexander B. Cleveland living in Marabough Township. Mr. Cleveland married Catherine (or Cassie) A. Hinten on June 15, 1865. During the Civil War he served as a Private with Battery H, 5th US Artillery.
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Appointed Marshal from April, 1868
Appointed Marshal by vote of Council. Paid $2.00 for a day and night exclusive of legal fees. On April 20, 1869, Mr. Cochran was again appointed Marshal. This time his wages were $27 per month, for not less than one half his time, exclusive of his legal fees.
Appointed January 15, 1973
Resigned November 15, 1974
The son of Mose and Irene (Smith) Collier. Mr. Collier came to Delaware from Garfield Heights, Ohio, where he had worked the two previous years for the Cuyahoga Sheriff Department.
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COOVER, LEWIS SAMUEL "Linco Lewie"
Appointed Traffic Officer May 15, 1936
Resigned February 1, 1942
Mr. Coover was born in Delaware, on June 8, 1910, the son of McKenzie C. Coover. On May 15, 1936, after receiving top score on a Civil Service Examination, Mr. Coover was appointed Motorcycle Officer for the Delaware Police Department. He served in this capacity several years. As rumor has it, he spent a portion of his time hanging out at the "Linco" service station, located at either Lake & Central or 50 S. Sandusky St. At any rate, he acquired the nickname of "Linco Lewie", a name that the old timers know him by to this day. On February 1, 1942, Mr. Coover resigned from the Police Department. According to his son, Richard Coover, he took a job as a guard in a defense plant in Elyria, Ohio.
While a policeman, Mr. Coover, and his wife, Helen E., lived at 232 N. Sandusky Street. They had two children, Richard and Betty. By 1946, he was remarried to Jean E., and lived at 184 S. Franklin St., and his occupation was a repairman. In the early 1950's, he took a job as an attendant at Ames Sunoco at the corner of Park & Sandusky St. Soon thereafter, he became the parts manager for the Keefer Chevrolet Garage at 199 S. Sandusky St. He remained at Keefers until about 1962, when he and his wife moved to Bradenton, Florida. Mr. Coovers father, McKenzie C. Coover, died in Bradenton on May 27, 1962. This may have had something to do with their moving to Florida.
An acquaintance of the Coovers, said that Lewis and his wife ran a camp for girls for some time and later he took a job driving a milk truck. He and Jean had two children, a daughter, Jean, and a son Sam. Mr. Coover died on November 8, 1978.
Appointed April 1, 1989
Resigned June 5, 1990
Born in Parma, Ohio, September 28, 1966, the son of Bruce W. and Patricia A. Coppernoll.
Mr. Coppernoll attended Marietta High School, Hocking Technical College and Ohio University. Prior to becoming a Delaware Police Officer, he lived in Marietta, Ohio, where he was a student and part time bank teller. He also spent six years with the Reno Volunteer Fire Department.
Appointed January 15, 1973
Officer Courter was born in Delaware, on November 30, 1946, the son of Ralph E. and Rachel E. (Conklin) Courter. He attended Delaware City Schools and Ohio State Barber College.
For some time Mr. Courter was employed as a barber, but due to his desire to be outside and make a little more money, he applied for and was hired as a Delaware County Deputy Sheriff. He served in this position for about 5 years, until he was appointed to the Delaware Police Department. He served as a patrol officer and a detective.
Officer Courter was an avid sports fan, he watched ALL sports and participated in many. On his off duty time, if he wasn't working a basketball or softball game, he had a golf bag hanging over his rather large shoulder.
He married Carol S. Osward, and they had two sons. Carol was as much of a gardener as he was a sports fan. Their yard was always full of beautiful flowers.
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Appointed Special Police 1877
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a William Craig, age 21, and living in Delaware Township.
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Special Police 1877
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists C. D. Crawford, age 24, a resident of Scioto Township. The 1899 City Directory lists a Charles D. Crawford at 151 N. Union Street. He worked as a horseshoer & repair at 52 E. Winter Street. The 1905-06 Directory lists C.D. Crawford and his wife, Fredrica, as the manager of Greenwood Lake, also as his residence. The 1908-09 Directory listed the same information except; it listed his home as 30 N. Franklin Street.
Oak Grove records show C.D. Crawford died on February 10, 1914, at the age of 67. He is buried on lot 34 in Lake Ridge section. His residence at death was Logansport, Ind. His wife Frederica, died on September 25, 1932, at the age of 79 years 9 months and 9 days. Her residence at death was Lebanon, and she is buried on the same lot. During the Civil War, Mr. Crawford served as a Private, Co. E, 145th OVI.
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Appointed Marshal in 1852
Reappointed Marshal in 1853
Sheriff Delaware County 1872 - 1873
Council records show that Mr. Crawford was paid for the six months ending December 12, 1852, the sum of $62.50. Also an Ordinance - that the Marshal be allowed an addition of $25 provided he continues to discharge his duties of Marshal till April 1, 1853. (Would have been $125 per year)
Marshal J. H. Crawford was paid a salary for December 18, 1852 to April 1, 1853 - $35
Paid Marshal's salary for one quarter, April 1, 1853 to July 1, 1853 - $50.
At this time Council set the salary of Marshal at $200 per annum starting April 1, 1853.
On April 14,1854, Joseph H. Crawford was appointed Marshal for $200 per year, to be paid quarterly. Also, he was appointed Assistant Engineer for $150 per year. One week later he refused to serve and Israel Breyfogle was appointed to these positions. (However, Marshal Breyfogle was only paid $200 as Marshal and $100 as Assistant Engineer.) Mr. Crawford was a clerk for Delaware Township in 1879.
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a Joseph Crawford (age 52), Mary Crawford (age 51) and William Crawford (age 16), living in Delaware Township. Oak Grove records list a Joseph H. Crawford buried on lot 12, Elmwood section.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 4, 1874
Served until 1875
The Ashley Cemetery records list a George M. Coomer. He was born in Indiana on April 2, 1848. He died on May 6, 1833, at the age of 85, a resident of the Delaware County Home.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal November 1, 1886
Served until August 8, 1887
The 1899 City Directory lists Mr. Cullins living at 249 N. Union St. In 1906 he was listed as a sanitary policeman, living at 24 N. Union St. with his wife Sarah. In 1909 he was retired, living with his wife at 293 S. Sandusky St. During the Civil War he was a color Sgt., then promoted to 1st Lt., Co. C, 121 OVI, serving in Kentucky, Chattanooga, in 1864 was with Sherman's "March to the Sea" and in 1865 was part of the Carolina Campaign. Oak Grove records show Henry B. Cullins died April 11, 1914, at the age of 76. Also listed is Sarah Cullins, dying May 18, 1937, at the age of 88. She is buried in Sylvanside. Oak Grove records also list a James W. Cullins, born in Bellepoint, Ohio, who died on August 5, 1942, and buried on lot 40, Sylvanside section. His father is listed as Henry B. Cullins and mother as Sarah Laird.
Worked as Special 8/1/27 to 10/31/27
Traffic Officer from 4/1/28 to 2/4/30 (resigned)
Traffic Officer 6/5/30 to 5/15/36
Resigned May 15, 1936
Joe Davis was born October 12, 1900, the son of Joseph and Julia (Struckler) Davis. When he completed his schooling, World War I was in progress. He was a veteran of World War I.
In 1926 and 1927, Joe was hired to work as an extra, from August through October. Late in 1927, City Council approved the position of "Motorcycle Officer". This was an attempt to resolve the increasing problems being created by automobiles. Mr. Davis was hired for this position on April 1, 1928. For some unknown reason, he resigned on February 4, 1930, but his name reappeared on the Police Roster on June 5, 1930. Mr. Davis continued to work as a motorcycle officer until May 15, 1936. During his tenure he somehow acquired the nickname of "Pistol Pete", a name that was well known for years. While a motorcycle policeman for the City of Delaware, Mr. Davis and his wife Virgie M., lived at 64 Blymer St. They had two sons, Joseph P., Jr. and James W. Davis.
On March 14, 1936 - "The Delaware Civil Service Commission" met, with W.G. Wolff presiding and O.W. Bonner present. The following is copied from Civil Service Records:
"It was decided that Joseph Davis, acting Traffic Officer, should be retired from duty until the position could be placed under Civil Service. This order was to be effective April 1, 1936, and the secretary was instructed not to approve any pay for said Joseph Davis after that time; due to the fact that no eligibility list was in existence for the position of Traffic Officer, the commission decided to hold an examination on April 4, 1936 for that position.
Examination was decided to be held subject to the same regulations that controlled the previous examination given for Policemen in 1935, with one exception, that the age limit be changed from 25 - 35 to 25 - 40 years of age."
The written and oral examination placed Davis fourth out of six candidates - Lewis Coover placed first, and was hired for the position of Motorcycle Officer.
The Delaware Gazette dated May 15, 1936, stated that Joe planned to leave Delaware in the near future and work with his brother in Devon, Conn. However, Joe moved to New Jersey where he served as a temporary policeman on the Camden, N.J. police force.
Sometime in 1939, Joe returned to Delaware and served as a merchant policeman. He lived with his family at 126 E. Central Ave. On May 24, 1940, at the age of 39, he died of tuberculosis while at the Veterans Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of Asbury Methodist Church and was buried in Sylvanside Singles at Oak Grove Cemetery. After Mr. Davis's death, his wife moved to 25 Mason Ave and worked as a bookkeeper for the Delaware Lumber Co.
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Fire Chief in 1871
Elected Marshal May 3, 1880
Reelected each year through 1883
Delaware County Sheriff 1886 - 1890
Sometime in the 1870's, Mr. Davis was the Chief Engineer of the Delaware Fire Department.
Oak Grove Cemetery records list a William J. Davis, who died on November 10, 1912, at the age of 64. He was buried on lot 17, Mt. Pleasant section. His birthplace was Wheeling, W.Va. and his occupation was listed as real estate.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 13, 1889
Served through 1896
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists William P. Davis (age 25), Lavena (age 19), and Jno. W. (age 4 months), living in Delaware Township. During the Civil War he served with Battery I, 2nd OVHA. He was sent to Georgia by mistake, where he took part in several battles. Oak Grove Cemetery records list a William P. Davis, born in Delaware, Ohio, died on September 8, 1917, at 72 years of age. He was buried on lot 30, in the Chapel Lawn section. His wife, Lodema, died on October 8, 1906, at the age of 56, and is buried on the same lot. Three of their children, Albert, Ira and Mary, were also found buried in Oak Grove. Their parents were listed as William Perry Davis and Lodema Welch.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal June 1, 1872
Served until September 30, 1873
Appointed Special Police in 1875
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists a Jno. Dent, age 24, and apparently, the son of Aza Y. Dent, living in Delaware Township. Oak Grove records show John H. Dent was born in Belmont County, on September 23, 1845. His occupation was listed as a retired carpenter at the time of his death, on October 30, 1928. He was buried on lot 10 in the Highland section of Oak Grove.
During the Civil War he entered Co. C, 56th OVI, on February 23, 1865. This unit was from Portsmouth, Ohio and performed guard duty at New Orleans, LA. He was mustered out on February 22, 1866.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal October 13, 1880
Served until 1881
On September 6, 1880, Mr. Doll (may be spelled Dall) was appointed watchman for the city hall. On October 13, 1880, Council found it necessary to hire one more policeman. A. Doll was nominated by the mayor and received unanimous vote of Council. Mr. Doll had been working as a watchman for the City Hall prior to his appointment as a policeman. On September 5, 1881, the resolution to add one policeman was rescinded and Mr. Doll was discharged.
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists Alexander Doll (age 28), Sarah (age 20), James (age 10), George (age 6) and Emma (age 5) as residents of Concord Township. Oak Grove records show Alex Doll (or Dall), died on January 6, 1903, at 60 years of age and he was buried in Soldiers Circle. His occupation was listed as a carpenter. Cemetery records show Alexander and Sara Dall had a son, Clive Dall, who became Delaware City Fire Chief in 1928 and served until 1941. Clive's daughter, Mildred E. Dall married Victor Ward, who at one time was a Delaware Police Officer. Their son, Richard L. Ward, retired as a Captain on the Delaware Fire Department.
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DORSEY, DAVID REID
Appointed June 8, 1968
Retired June 8, 1993
Mr. Dorsey was born in Delaware on June 26, 1942, the son of Oren Lee and Juanita Miriam (Butts) Dorsey. He was raised on the east side where he attended Conger Elementary School. After graduating from Willis High School, he became employed as an enamel inspector at Sunray Stove Co. He was married to Sharon Lafferty and they had two children.
Officer Dorsey was appointed to the Police Department on June 8, 1968 and served as a patrol officer. He was very active in traffic enforcement and had an uncanny ability to recall vehicle descriptions and/or license numbers.
David belonged to the Eagles, Moose and was an auxiliary member of the Amvets.
Appointed Apr 12, 1978
Mr. Drum was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 5, 1956, the son of Burl Eugene and Rose Darlene (Ogle) Drum. He attended St. Matthias Elementary School and St. Francis DeSales High School, graduating in 1974. While a high school student in 1973, he began working for a Columbus food market. He continued with this store until 1978, and became the frozen food manager. However, the desire to get into law enforcement caused him to enroll in law enforcement classes at Columbus Technical Institute.
Mr. Drum was appointed to the Delaware Police Department on April 12, 1978, where he served as a patrol officer. After a few years he became very active in the FOP and eventually became involved in labor negotiations over the state.
Policeman 1866
Mr. Eastman was born January 28, 1836 in Pike Co., PA to Lorin Eastman and Henrietta Farrar. His first marriage was to Adeline S. Allen June 16, 1858 in Delaware, OH. Marriage number 2 was to Lavina J. Cruikshank July 6, 1869 in Delaware, OH.
It is believed that he spent the rest of his life in Wellsford, Kansas with his third wife, Perina B. Eastman.
Emery first filed for his Civil War pension in Kansas in June 1880 and his widow, Perina, filed January 16, 1907. Records indicate Emery M. Eastman was a Captain in the 96th OVI. (Photo at right)
The 1870 Delaware County Census lists Emory M. Eastman, age 38, as a resident of Liberty Township. It appears he was living with Lorin (age 65), Henrietta (age 60), Lina (age 19) and Oscar (age 1 month).
Oak Grove records show Lorin, Henrietta and Oscar buried on lot 39, in the Elmwood section. Lorin is the lot owner.
Appointed April 4, 1973
Resigned August 23, 1974
Mr. Efre was of Puerto Rican decent. He came to Delaware from New York City, where he had been employed by various law enforcement agencies. He was appointed on April 4, 1973, and for a short time worked an undercover assignment. He resigned on August 23, 1974, to return to a larger city. He left to become district manager for Globe Security, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
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Appointed Deputy Marshal May 6, 1878
Left service March 6, 1882
Appointed Marshal May 21, 1888
Served as Marshal through 1896
Born in 1850
Died in 1898
On May 6, 1878, Mr. English was appointed Deputy Marshal. He was reappointed in 1879, 1880 and 1881. On March 6, 1882, he resigned and went to work as a policeman for C.C. & T. Railroad. Daniel McCarty was nominated and unanimously approved to fill the unexpired term. On May 21, 1888, Mr. English was elected Marshal and was reelected through 1896.
His wife Anna, was born in 1857 and died in 1908. Both are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, St Mary's section.
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Appointed Policeman in 1942
Mr. Evans was born in Delaware on October 31, 1906 to Joseph Lewis Evans and Alethha Lumbard. He married Doris Bondley, a schoolteacher.
Earl served a short time as a Police Officer, later he work at the Weight Station on I71. He was also the owner of Evans Brothers Candy & Tobacco Company.
He died June 24, 1967 at the age of 60 years. His obituary listed a son, Edwin E. of Delaware, a daughter Mrs. Charles (Kay) Caudy of Dayton and six grandchildren. Also list was a brother, Joy and sisters, Mrs. Ray Johnson, Mrs. Gayle Welker, all of Delaware and Miss Hazel Evans of Toronto, Canada.
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Appointed Patrolman December 2, 1970
Resigned April 3, 1986
Mr. Evans was born March 14, 1946, in Delaware County, the son of Robert Evans, a well known banker in Delaware. He attended local schools, and in 1970 he was appointed to the Police Department. He worked as a patrol officer until 1986, when he resigned. He was married to Stephanie Slack and they had two boys. One of the boys, Paul D., was killed in an auto accident on September 14, 1982, at 16 years of age. A few years later, Mr. Evans married Toni Veneziano. Upon leaving the Police Department, he became involved in the trucking business.
FLESHMAN, JAMES L.
Appointed in September 1960
Resigned June 23, 1969
Mr. Fleshman was born in Delaware, the son of Robert and Fern (Morehouse) Fleshman. He was raised on the east side on Delaware and attended Conger Elementary and Willis High School. He had one sister, Joyce A. Fleshman. Mr. Fleshman worked at Sky Worker prior to being employed by the Police Department. He was appointed Patrolman in September 1960, and served until June 23, 1969. Shortly after leaving the department, his wife died of cancer, and he went to work for the Columbus Zoo. After a few years, he remarried and moved to a southern state.
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Appointed Patrolman in October 1, 1954
Resigned Police Dept May 17, 1968
Mr Fultz was born March 30,1925, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Samuel Detrick and Lieona Ratchel (Adams) Fultz. He attended school in Bellefontaine. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served from April 1944 to May 1946 in the Pacific theater, during World War II. He and his wife, Dorothy Elizabeth Baker, moved to Delaware in 1952 and he was employed as the manager of the local Merit Shoe Store. In October of 1954 he was appointed to the Police Department, where he served as a patrol officer. In early 1966 he transferred to the Department of Public Works and worked on the street crew. However, in June of the same year he transferred back to the Police Department, but resigned two years later. He reentered law enforcement on March 28, 1977, when he became a deputy for the Delaware County Sheriff's Department. He retired from the Sheriff's Office on March 30, 1992. He and his wife, Dorothy, had three children, two sons, Jeff and Tom (who became a Lt Colonel, in the USMC), and a daughter Sue. Next to his wife, his main loves were automobiles and golf. And he is quite a golfer. He had three (3) "hole in one" and set several course records. On October 24, 1974, at Tanglewood Golf Course, he bettered the former course record (set by himself) of 67, with a 65 on this par 72, 18-hole course. Don passed away on June 19, 2000.
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Appointed Police Officer October 20, 1969
Retired January 26, 1993
Officer Gaines was born in Circleville, Ohio, on January 14, 1945, the son of Willard R. and Ethel M. (Stonerock) Gaines. He attended Washington Township and Circleville High School.
Prior to becoming a Delaware Police Officer, he served with the US Air Force and later, served several years as a Delaware County Deputy Sheriff. He was appointed a Delaware Police Officer on October 20, 1969. Officer Gaines was the father of four children. He married Cheri Redman, a Delaware Police Officer.
He is a member of the Delaware FOP #56 and the B.P.O.E.
Appointed Police Officer August 7, 1990
Officer Gaines was born on April 30, 1964, in the Fort Dix Army Hospital in New Jersy. She is the daughter of James William and Mary Joann (Mercer) Gibson. She grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Franklin Heights High School. Prior to being appointed to the Police Department she was employed as a dog groomer and also, drove a bus for the Delaware County MRDD.
She married Robert D. Gaines, a Delaware Police Officer. Between the two, they have nine children.
She is a member of the Morrow County Kennel Club and the Ohio Horseman's Assos.
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