Theron S. Copeland

Theron S. Copeland
Born (1831-07-28)July 28, 1831
Albany, New York, United States
Died July 8, 1905(1905-07-08) (aged 73)
New York City, New York
Resting place Greenwood Cemetery
Nationality American
Occupation Police officer and drillmaster
Employer New York City Police Department
Known for NYPD police captain and drillmaster who served under Inspector Daniel C. Carpenter during the New York Draft Riots.
Spouse(s) 2 wives
Children 15 children

Theron S. Copeland (July 30, 1831 – July 8, 1905) was an American law enforcement officer and police captain with the New York City Police Department. He studied military tactics at a military academy and in the National Guard before joining the police force in 1855. Much of his career was spent as a drillmaster and, during the New York Draft Riots in 1863, he was part of the force under Inspector Daniel C. Carpenter who confronted a mob intending to loot the New York financial district and the United States sub-treasury.[1] Copeland was later named in a general address to the police force for displaying "valor and intelligent service" during the riots.[2]

In January 1903, he retired at the rank of captain after 41 years of service. He died at Barlow Street on July 8, 1905. Survived by his wife and eleven children, his funeral was held at their home and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. Asbury, Herbert. The Gangs of New York: An Informal History of the New York Underworld. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1928. (pg. 126) ISBN 1-56025-275-8
  2. 1 2 "Capt. Copeland Dead. A Police Officer Forty-Eight Years - Served in Draft Riots ". New York Times. 9 Jul 1905

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