Charles Devlin

Charles Devlin (1805 – February 1, 1881) was an American contractor, bondsman and civil servant. He was the largest and one of the most successful city works contractors in New York City during the mid to late 19th century and was the bondsman of several prominent New Yorkers, including Boss Tweed and Henry W. Genet. His controversial appointment as city street commissioner over Daniel D. Conover resulted in the Police Riot of 1857.

For the Canadian politician, see Charles Ramsay Devlin. For the Canadian mayor, see Charles Devlin (mayor).
Charles Devlin
Born1805
Ireland
DiedFebruary 1, 1881(1881-02-01) (aged 76)
Manhattan, New York, United States
Resting placeCalvery Cemetery
NationalityIrish-American
Occupation(s)Contractor, bondsman and civil servant
Known forProminent New York contractor and bondsman during the mid-to late 19th century; involved in a dispute with Daniel D. Conover over the position of NYC street commissioner resulting in the Police Riot of 1857.
Political partyDemocrat
Children5
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