ACKERMAN, JONATHAN A

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ACKERMAN, JONATHAN A.

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.

ALEXANDER, HOSEA

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.

AMATO, CARMEL M.

Appointed Patrolman February 16, 1953

Appointed Sgt April 16, 1973

Retired on April 16, 1979

Killed in traffic accident July 27, 2000

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.

AMRINE, EARL F. "Coley"

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.

ANDERSON, JOHN A.

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.

ANDREWS, DALE FRANCIS

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.

BANKS, JAMES AARON

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.

BAUER, JAMES ROBERT

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.

BENNETT, RICHARD LEROY

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.

BLACK, LINDA

Appointed Police Chief November 16, 2001

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.

BOGGAN, MILES

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.

BORDEN, DENNIS HARRY

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.

BOWERS, DAVID

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.

BOWMAN, F.

Appointed on Oct 2, 1876

Mr. F. Bowman was appointed on October 2, 1876. He worked four days at $1 per day

BOWMAN, JOHN E.

Appointed January 15,1973

Appointed Sgt in 1978

Appointed Captain January 17, 1979

Resigned September 11, 1979

Born 1948

Mr. 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.

BOYSEL, WILLIS J.

Appointed February 4, 1980

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.

BRATTON, WILLIAM P.

Appointed Deputy Marshal May 3, 1880

Mr. Bratton was appointed Deputy Marshal on May 3, 1880.

BREYFOGLE, HENRY S.

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.

BREYFOGLE, ISRAEL

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.

BREYFOGLE, J. D.

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.

BROWNING, RICHARD R.

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.

BURROUGHS, THOMAS

Deputy Marshal 1868

Mr. Burroughs was appointed Deputy Marshal on August 5, 1868. He replaced Hosea Alexander who had been discharged.

CAIRNS, E.

Deputy Marshal 1859

No other information on E. Cairns.

CALLAHAN, WILLIAM

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.

CARL, WILLIAM