James McDonough came to St. Louis in 1839 and worked as a city guard. In 1846, he retired and started a detective agency. He was named county treasurer in 1856 and drafted an authorization bill for the police force.
In 1861, James McDonough was sworn in as the Department's first Police Chief by Governor Jackson. Interestingly, he neither sought nor expected the position, but was considered by most to be the best qualified for the job. During his tenure, Chief McDonough would resign twice and serve three separate times as the Chief of Police.
Chief McDonough died at 2601 Chestnut Avenue of complications from cirrhosis of the liver.
Interment took place on 03/22/1892.
In 1907 Chief McDonough was reinterned to his present gravesite in Block 74, Lot 241, Grave Number 1.
James McDonough came to St. Louis in 1839 and worked as a city guard. In 1846, he retired and started a detective agency. He was named county treasurer in 1856 and drafted an authorization bill for the police force.
In 1861, James McDonough was sworn in as the Department's first Police Chief by Governor Jackson. Interestingly, he neither sought nor expected the position, but was considered by most to be the best qualified for the job. During his tenure, Chief McDonough would resign twice and serve three separate times as the Chief of Police.
Chief McDonough died at 2601 Chestnut Avenue of complications from cirrhosis of the liver.
Interment took place on 03/22/1892.
In 1907 Chief McDonough was reinterned to his present gravesite in Block 74, Lot 241, Grave Number 1.
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Buried in an unmarked grave.
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