George W. Dilks, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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NYPD police inspector who participated in the Draft Riot of 1863; also involved in the Cunningham-Burdell "bogus baby" case and Alexander T. Stewart bodysnatching case.
Date of Birth: 16-Dec-1816
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 24-Oct-1901
Profession: police officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About George W. Dilks
- George W.
- Dilks (December 16, 1816 – October 24, 1901) was an American law enforcement officer and police inspector with the New York City Police Department during the mid-to late 19th century.
- He was a prominent police official during the early years of the Metropolitan Police Department and was one of the senior officers who participated in the Draft Riot of 1863, most notably, by recapturing the Union Steam Works after fierce hand-to-hand fighting. Dilks was also actively involved in cases concerning counterfeiting, prostitution and missing children.
- He was an investigating officer during the Cunningham-Burdell "bogus baby" case in 1857, later serving as witness for the prosecution, and the Alexander T.
- Stewart bodysnatching case in 1878.
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