George C. Parker

George C. Parker (March 16, 1860 – 1937) was an American con man best known for his repeated successes "selling" the Brooklyn Bridge. He made his living conducting illegal sales of property he did not own, often New York's public landmarks, to unwary immigrants. The Brooklyn Bridge was the subject of several of his transactions, predicated on the notion of the buyer controlling access to the bridge. Police removed several of his victims from the bridge as they tried to erect toll booths.

For other people named George Parker, see George Parker (disambiguation).

George C. Parker
BornMarch 16, 1860
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died1937
Sing Sing Prison, New York, U.S.
Other namesJames J. O'Brien, Warden Kennedy, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Taylor
OccupationCon man
Criminal chargeBest known for his attempts to "sell" the Brooklyn Bridge.
SpouseElizabeth Parker
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