James S. Bolan
American police commissioner
About James S. Bolan
Lived 1871 – 1952 (aged 80–81).
James S. Bolan (June 2, 1871 or June 27, 1871 – May 26, 1952) was the New York City Police Commissioner in 1933.
Biography He was born in 1871 in Massachusetts and he had two sisters: Bridgett Bolan and Johanna Bolan. He was the New York City Police Commissioner in 1933. After he retired he founded the James S. Bolan Detective Agency. He died on May 26, 1952.
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Who was James S. Bolan?
American police commissioner
When was James S. Bolan born?
James S. Bolan was born in 1871.
When did James S. Bolan die?
James S. Bolan died on 26 May 1952.
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