Бандиты Нью-Йорка: Персоналии преступного мира XIX - начала XX века.

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This is a list of identities referenced in Herbert Asbury's 1928 book The Gangs of New York including underworld figures, gang members, crime fighters and others of the Old New York era from the mid to late 19th and early 20th century. Some were also portrayed in Martin Scorsese's 2002 film Gangs of New York.

Name Portrait Life CommentsDuck Reardon fl. 1895Gang leader and "dandy" whose involvement in the theft of Herman Segal's jewelry store resulted in the arrests of himself and several members of the gang. Mike Walsh fl. 1895He and Duck Reardon led several members in the robbery of Herman Segal's jewelry store, supposedly to raise money for members to attend a fancy dress ball at New Irving Hall, and was arrested days later with Reardon and other participants of the robbery.

Name Portrait Life CommentsBill Bowe Member of the Bowe crime family led by his brother Martin Bowe. William Varley, a. k. a. Reddy The Blacksmith 1835 1876One of the few career criminals of the street gang, he was one of the city's most notorious underworld figures during the mid to late 19th century. Syksey Lieutenant and longtime companion of Mose the Fireboy. He is supposed to have coined the phrase "hold de butt" which refers to a "dead cigar". Nicholas Saul 1833–1853Co leader of the Daybreak Boys with William Howlett. He and Howlett were convicted and hanged for murder after killing the watchman during the robbery of the brig William Watson. Bill Johnson fl. 1850A close associate, but reportedly ineffectual, member of the Daybreak Boys. A participant in the robbery of the brig William Watson with William Howlett and Nicholas Saul, he was so drunk that "he was unable to lend a hand at the oars" and was later arrested with them after a gunfight with police at their Slaughter House Point headquarters. Of the three, Johnson was sentenced to life imprisonment and the others to be hanged. Slobbery Jim fl. 1850He and Bill Lowrie succeeded Howlett and Saul as leaders of the Daybreak Boys. Slobbery Jim was later forced to flee the city after murdering fellow member Patsy the Barber. Battle AnniePopularly known as "Queen of Hell's Kitchen", she led the female contingent known as the Lady Gophers during the 1870s. Lobster Kid A lieutenant of Humpty Jackson. Jimmy Hope 1836–1905Bank robber involved in the 1878 robbery of the Manhattan Savings Institution. Sophie Lyons1848–1924One of the most notorious confidence women of the 19th century, she and her husband bank robber Ned Lyons were the most hunted criminals in the country. Kid Shanahan fl. 1883Gang leader and river pirate. In 1883, he was convicted of the attempted hijacking of the sloop Victor while anchored in Flushing Bay. Mark Shinburn 1838–1915Rosanna Peers The earliest known criminal fence, whose Center Street grocery store and dive bar was used as the headquarters of the Forty Thieves. John Daly1838–1906Owner of a popular Broadway gambling resort and a rival of John Kelly. Kid Jigger A former gunman turned gambler, Kid Jigger operated one of the most successful stuss parlors in Manhattan's East Side. Johnny Spanish attempted to murder Kid Jigger after a failed extortion attempt but instead killed an eight year old girl during the gunfight and was forced to flee the city for a time. Lizzie The Dove fl. 1887Five Points prostitute under Danny Lyons. Inspector George W. McClusky 1861–1912Police official who led the NYPD Detectives Bureau and was involved in the Becker Rosenthal trial. Colonel Cleveland Winslow1836–1864Senior officer who led a large military force with Major Robinson and Colonel Jardine against rioters on First Avenue but were forced to flee after suffering a large number of casualties. Bill Howe 1828–1902Founder of the Howe and Hummel law firm who represented a number of underworld figures with his partner Abe Hummel throughout the 19th century.

Name Portrait Life CommentsGrand Duke Alexis 1850–1908Russian noble who reportedly discovered a destitute Russian countess working as a waitress at Bismark Hall whom he brought back to Russia. John L. Stevens1805–1852Author of Stevens' Travels, whose description of Egyptian mausoleums would later be used in the construction of The Tombs. David Lamar1876–1934An industrialist known as the "Wolf of Wall Street", whose coachmen James McMahon was assaulted by Monk Eastman in Freehold, New Jersey. When McMahon appeared against Lamar in court, he was stabbed and beaten by members of the Eastman Gang as he entered the courthouse and was unable to testify. Jerry McAuley 1839–1884A reformed gambler and alcoholic, he was the founder of McAuley's Mission which served free meals to the homeless on Water Street. It was originally opened as The Cremourne, the name of the popular dive bar next door, and was often confused by its patrons who often entered his place instead. He was supposed to have locked the front doors and not allow these customers to leave until they had listened to one of his sermons. Shang Draper 1839–1883Saloon keeper and underworld figure sometimes associated with George Leonidas Leslie and his gang. Harry Hill1827–1896British born sportsman and gambler whose West Houston Street gambling resort remained one of the most popular places in the city for over three decades until its close in 1886. Jimmy Kelly Owner of a Bowery dive bar and was a criminal associate of the Eastman Gang. Mallet Murphy A popular Bowery saloon keeper, his nickname was attributed to his use of a wooden mallet as a weapon against unruly customers and to defend his bar against criminals. His Battle Row saloon was used as the headquarters of the Gopher Gang during the turn of the 20th century. Mersher Miller Saloon keeper known as "Mersher The Strong Arm", who owned a Norfolk Street beer house at the turn of the 20th century. His bar was later the scene of a gunbattle when Johnny Spanish attempted to rob the bar and the patrons. Frank StephensonBowery saloon keeper and owner of the Bleecker Street basement bar The Black and Tan. One of the first saloons to cater to African Americans, it competed directly against neighboring establishments such as Harry Hill's gambling resort and Billy McGlory's Armory Hall among others.

Name Portrait Life CommentsJim Corbett1866–1933Heavyweight boxing champion during the 1890s, he defeated John L. Sullivan for the title and held it for over five years. Following his retirement, Corbett settled in Bayside, Queens and became a regular performer in minstrel shows and silent films. He was one of many sportsmen involved in the Chuck Conners Association. Bob Fitzsimmons1863–1917British born boxer who defeated Jim Corbett for the heavyweight boxing championship in 1897. He was a member of the Chuck Conners Association. Tom Heenan1833–1873Bare knuckle boxer known as "Benicia Boy", who defeated Tom Hyer for heavyweight boxing championship in 1853. He eventually lost the title to John Morrissey. Joe Humphreys1872–1936Boxing official and announcer who co owned the Chinese Theater with actor Raymond Hitchcock during the Tong wars. Tom Hyer1819–1864Pugilist and bare knuckle boxer recognized as the American heavyweight boxing champion after defeating Country McCleester in one of the city's most memorable bouts. Jim Jefferies1875–1953Pugilist who defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the Heavyweight boxing championship and defended from 1899 until his retirement in 1905. He was also associated with the Young Chuck Conners Association. John L. Sullivan 1858–1918Pugilist and bare knuckle boxer who dominated the sport during the late 19th century. Steve Taylor1851–1895?Pugilist and bare knuckle boxer who fought and lost to John L. Sullivan in his first New York appearance. Later became a New York politician under Boss Tweed. Yankee Sullivan1811–1856One of the top bare knuckle boxers during the 1840s, he was also an ally of John Morrissey against the nativist Know Nothing movement.