Jackson JEFFERS, police-officer No 87 or 97?

A Liverpool Policeman poisoned

Yesterday morning shortly before 7am, Police-officer Jackson JEFFERS, No 87 was on duty at the foot of the staircase leading to the entrance of the police buildings to the courts above, a duty which he daily performed in addition to being acting inspector of the night patrols. Being somewhat thirsty [although a man of sober habits] he asked a man employed on the premises to fetch him a quantity of beer in a bottle. The was done and the bottle was deposited in the lower part of an old cupboard in a dark corner under the stairs. JEFFERS was informed of the fact and took advantage of a quiet moment to run to the cupboard and discerning a bottle and teacup on the top part of it, at once hurriedly poured out part of the contents and took a draught of the same from the cup. He had no sooner done so when he called out to the man that there was something wrong in the stuff.

It was then discovered he had taken carbolic acid, a bottle of which had been placed where he found it for disinfecting purposes. JEFFERS was at once urged to go to a chemist's near by, but refused to do so. In a few minutes a violent twitching motion was observed in him and he became exceedingly ill, in which case he was taken in a cab to the Royal Infirmary. He was quite insensible in the cab and on inquiries at the Royal Infirmary last evening the intelligence was given that he died about 5 o' clock. It is stated that between ten minutes and quarter of an hour elapsed between his drinking the liquid and his removal to the Royal Infirmary, owing to his own action in the matter. JEFFERS had been a long time in the force and was much respected. He leaves a wife and seven children, his residence was in Lowry St, Everton.

Liverpool Mercury, March 1st, 1871

A Liverpool Policeman poisoned

Coroner's Inquest

Yesterday morning shortly an inquest was held before Mr Clark ASPINALL, borough coroner, on the body of Jackson JEFFERS, police officer No 97, who died on Monday from the effects of poison.

The deceased was 38, and lived at 12 Lowry St, Everton, having a wife and 7 children. He had been upwards of 14 yrs in the force, in which he ranked as 1st class officer, and did duty as an acting-inspector.

Information was given [see above]

THOMPSON the fireman of the heating apparatus of the building, brought the ale in a bottle and placed on top of a pile of boxes in a lobby going from the foot of the stairs to the boiler house. On top of the boxes was also a cask of carbolic acid, which was produced and by which a man had met his death.

He was placed in a cab with Police-office BOYD, No 403, he became very ill and complained of his stomach and bowels, he had taken the acid by mistake, and became insensible in which state he was received at the Infirmary.

Drs CLEAVER, TURNBULL and BICKERSTETH saw him, and all was done to restore him, the stomach pump failed to withdraw any of the fluids administered to him, it was supposed the stomach was perforated by the action of the acid. He died at 5pm that evening having remained insensible since his admission.

The jury in returning a verdict of "Died from the cause of swallowing a quantity of carbolic acid in mistake"

The coroner handed to Major GREIG the sum of £5 from the coroner's poor-box for the benefit of the deceased's wife and children. The following contributions were also made in court for the same purpose, James BANKS, porter at the Northern Hospital, 6s, Police-constable THOMAS, 3s, John THOMPSON, fireman, 1s, William NORRIS, foreman of the jury, 2s, and Edward JONES, a juror, 1s.

Liverpool Mercury, Mar 3rd, 1871

Funeral of a policeman

Yesterday afternoon Jackson JEFFERS, lately police-constable No 97, in the borough police force, was interred at Anfield Cemetery, a large number of the police being present. The funeral cortege started from the deceased's residence at Lowry St, Everton, and the funeral service was conducted by Rev J. ARMSTRONG of Cranmer Chapel. Amongst those present were, Chief Divisional Superintendent RIDE, Superintendent HANCOX, Detective-Inspector HORNE, 15 police inspectors, eight bridewell keepers, and 200 men from the north and north docks divisions.

After the interment, Mr RIDE addressing the officers present, said the deceased had been 15 yrs in the force, and everyone knew the highly efficient manner in which he had performed his morning duty at the police courts in taking charge of the door. His evening services over the warehouse patrol had been so satisfactory that the warehousemen were now raising subscriptions for the benefit of his widow and children. It would be a subject of regret to all that a man in the very prime of life should have been so suddenly snatched away, but his death had not been without its effects, as it had evoked a wide spread sympathy for his widow and seven fatherless children. He [Mr RIDE] had met a gentleman on that ground who, not for the first or second time had identified himself with charitable works, had volunteered to collect money for the deceased's family. No doubt, in a short time, a princely sum for a woman in Mrs Jeffers position would be raised. Mr RIDE concluded by referring to the generosity of the borough coroner, and the very kind remarks made by him at the inquest.

Funeral of Mr M. J. WHITTY

The remains of Mr M. J. WHITTY were interred yesterday morning in the family vault in the Roman Catholic portion of Anfield Cemetery. The Rev Canon CHAPMAN read the funeral service. The funeral cortege consisted of the hearse, three mourning coaches, in which were the relatives of the deceased, the mayor's carriage, and a number of private carriages. The principal mourners were Mr Walter WHITTY and Mr Alfred WHITTY, sons of the deceased, Mr Michael WHITTY, his nephew, Mr Thomas RUSSELL, deceased's son-in-law, and Mr NEIL, his brother-in-law.

There was a large attendance of the public, amongst those present, the Mayor Mr E. SAMUELSON, Mr Councillor PICTON, Mr Councillor J. WHITTY, Major GREIG, chief constable, the Rev J. Major LESTER, Mr J. SAMUELSON, Mr M. WILLIAMS, Mr F. ARCHER, Mr E. R. RUSSELL, Mr J. B. COOPER, Dr MANIFOLD, Dr LYTH, Captain BERRY, Mr Barry SULIVAN, Mr J. WILLOX, Mr T. LEE, Mr HARBORD, Mr JOHNSTON, Mr T. W. HUGHES, Mr HAIMES and other gentlemen. A body of fire police under Mr Superintendent HANCOX [the fire brigade having been formed during the head-constableship of Mr WHITTY] also attended the funeral.

Death of Detective Inspector Carlisle

One of the best-known and most popular members of the Liverpool police force has passed away. Few men in Liverpool were better known than Detective Inspector CARLISLE. Scarcely a royal visit took place, no grand ball or ceremonial recently occurred without the inspector or "Charley" as he was familiarly called, being present in his official capacity. His days of duty and ceremonial are now over, his easily recognisable figure, pleasant face and stalwart frame will no longer be seen at these places where he became so regarded as one of the indispensables, for after a brief, but painful illness, this most genial and successful of thief-catchers has gone to his long rest.

A few months ago Mr CARLISLE, who fell ill, was advised by the chairman of the watch committee Mr J. G. LIVINGSTON, to take a period of rest. The committee gladly accorded to the inspector the necessary leave of absence and he went to the Isle of Man to recruit his health. The change gave him some slight benefit, but on his return home he again got worse, and died yesterday morning. The deceased was in early life a shoemaker. He entered the borough police force as an extra-constable on December 17th, 1849, aged 24, and at the end of June the following year he became a full constable. On July 24th, 2 yrs later he had advanced his position to 1st class constable, and a couple of months later to that of Inspector, and was made detective constable on November 19, all in 1852, and his appointment to detective-inspector on May 22nd 1860. That he satisfactorily discharged his duties will be gathered from the list of rewards made to him :-

Feb 26th 1867, presented by Chief-constable SMITH head of Cheshire police force, with a gratuity of £5-5s, on him furnishing timely information on the intended Fenian attack on Chester Castle. On Oct 15th he received another reward for special services in connection with the Fenian movement, which involved peril to himself.

The French Government in the following year presented him with £37-10s in acknowledgment of his exertions in a felony case On Oct 18th 1870, the British Association rewarded him for special services.

On May 28th 1872, H.R.H, Prince Arthur presented him with a gold pencil case, accompanied by an autographed letter in recollection of the visit to Liverpool of his royal highness in that year, and "for the detective-inspector's admirable discharge of his duty on the occasion"

On May 20th 1873, the inspector received from the King of the Belgians through Viscount TORRINGTON, a gold breast pin in recognition of his attention to his Majesty during his visit to the town.

On Oct 20th 1874, he also received from the Duke of Edinburgh a gold breast pin, and on Dec 12th, the same year, his salary was increased to £180 per annum.

The deceased was highly esteemed by Major GREIG, C.B, Head Constable and the watch committee, he was a great favourite with the magistrates, before whom he had often to appear on police business, and was much liked by his colleagues in the force.

During his time he was instrumental in bringing many notorious criminals to justice. Whatever duty he had to do was discharged in a pleasant, gentlemanly, yet thoroughly brave and zealous manner, and by his death the public have lost a very valuable, yet withal most modest man.

At the borough police court yesterday morning, Mr RAFFLES, said, "I am sorry to hear on reaching court today of the death of Inspector CARLISLE, at 2am this morning. He had been for a long time a regular attendant in this court. That I cannot pass over his death without notice. He always conducted himself here and elsewhere with the greatest propriety, and was ever ready to attend to the suggestions of this bench and to carry out their instructions with promptness and carefulness.

Considering that he had no legal training, he conducted the business of this court in the absence of Mr DAVIES in a manner entirely satisfactory to me. The police force has lost a valuable officer by his premature death, which we all regret."

Mr MURPHY, solicitor, said he was only too glad to have the opportunity of making a statement which Mr CARLISLE merited from every professional man who attended the court. Having observed Mr CARLISLE'S conduct in cases of prosecution times without number, he had always noticed on his part a spirit of fairness which was highly honourable to him as a man and as an inspector of the force.

Mr RAFFLES agreed with Mr MURPHY, Mr Worship expressed his concurrence with the remarks that had been made by Mr MURPHY

Liverpool and its steam fleets

The Prince's Landing stage is seen to most advantage on the departure or arrival of the great steamers, the variety of the nationalities, for the moment huddled together, the concentration of strong emotions of hope and fear in some, the recklessness and indifference in others, together with the eccentricities of costume, form a tableau which once seen will always be remembered. Passengers are conveyed to the steamers by tugboats from the Prince's stage, the stolid German emigrant with his frau and children smokes his long pipe as calmly as though crossing the Atlantic to a new home was an everyday incident of his life. Americans with their sharp features, peaked beard, glossy boots and coats, and the everlasting drawl, everywhere predominate, and above all the Babel-like hubbub and apparent confusion, the great steamer's heart throbs impatiently, as though longing to speed away. The calmest and coolest person on board is a tall, well-built man in a shooting suit of grey, whom you would set down as a country gentleman from the midland counties, and who appears to take a good humoured but rather lazy interest in all that transpires. In reality, however, our friend is one of the most experienced Liverpool detectives, known in select circles as "Charley CARLISLE" and depend upon it, if there be a bank forger or fraudulent debtor on board or any publican or other sinner who has eloped with his neighbour's wife and cashbox, CARLISLE will not leave the ship without that particular culprit in his grasp

The late Mr Superintendent KEHOE

The funeral of the late Mr Superintendent Lawrence KEHOE, who was for many years at the head of the detective department of the city police took place yesterday afternoon at the burial ground of the Catholic Church Gill Moss, and the high regard in which he was held by the members of the force was shown by the number of officers of all grades who attended to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. There were also too many private friends present at the grave side.

The funeral cortege which consisted of a hearse and 28 carriages left the residence of the deceased at Oxford St at 2.30pm and arrived at Gill Moss shortly after 4pm. The chief mourners were Mr Lawrence KEHOE [son], and Mr Thomas ROACH and Masters Michael and John ROACH. There were also present Major GREIG, C.B, Head-constable, Chief-superintendent George WILLIAMS [chief of the detective department] Chief-superintendents A. SIBBALD and J. HANCOX, Mr KISSACK, Chief-clerk, John WILSON, storekeeper, Detective-Inspectors, PARKINSON, MARSH, John JACKSON, and BOYCE, Detectives, M. SCAIFFE, R. JONES, J. COUSINS, Thomas STRETTLE, J. IRVINE, CHISWELL, GLYNN, JOHNSON, M'CONCHIE, ROBERTSON, M'KENNA, HALE, TOMLINSON, BATTY, MORNAN, Inspectors, BUGGY and MAWDSLEY. There were also present Councillor Alex BLIGH, Dr John BLIGH, Dr O'FEELEY, the Rev Father RETCH, the Rev Father GAGHERAN, Messers, Martin RANKIN, Thomas SMYTH, Joseph HAYES, Edward DARBY, MURPHY [chief-constable of the Irish Constabulary], MANNING [Irish Constabulary], SWEENEY, MAGUIRE, Joseph WALTON, William WRIGHT, John WRIGHT, Mark WRIGHT, Joseph SIMPSON, Charles CONNOR, DERBYSHIRE, William HERN [late Inspector of Detectives], SWEENEY [late bridewell keeper], J. FLYNN, Patrick BYRNE, Martin SHORT, William MASON, LENNON, J. ALLAN, Thomas ROBERTS, FLINN, M. CONNOLLY, J. R. BRUCE and others. The body was borne from hearse to the church by Detectives, GLYNN, M'CONCHIE, HALE and M'KENNA, and from the church to the grave by Inspectors, MARSH, PARKINSON, JACKSON and BOYCE, the pall bearers being Mr E. DARBY, and Detectives IRVINE, JOHNSON and STRETTLE. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev Father WALKER assisted by Father EVERARD and Father YATES. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr BRUMBY of Bean St.

Death of the oldest Liverpool police-officer

The death is announced of John GUY, aged 95, of Fonthill Rd, Kirkdale. The deceased was No 1, in the Liverpool police force for many years prior to his retirement 20yrs ago. In his younger days he was a soldier and fought at the battle of Waterloo, and for his services there he was in the enjoyment of a pension up till the date of his death on Sunday last. His funeral takes place today at Rice Lane, Walton

Funeral of Superintendent WOOD

The funeral of Superintendent WOOD who was the head of E. Division of the city police force took place on Saturday afternoon in the Anfield Park Cemetery. Mr James WOOD, who was 60, had been in the force for ? yrs, part of the time being spent in the Liverpool Fire Brigade, and his figure was a familiar one in Everton and Kirkdale, his duties in late years keeping him principally in those districts.

After a short illness he died on Tuesday at his residence adjoining Westminster Rd, Police Station. That he was greatly respected was apparent from the number of comrades and friends who assembled at the grave side to pay their last tribute of respect to his memory. The funeral was of a semi-military character, the magnificent polished oak coffin, which was covered with wreaths being conveyed from the residence of the deceased to the cemetery on a hose carriage [from the Fire Station] drawn by two horses. On the coffin was placed the deceased helmet and belt. Preceding the hose carriage there marched 100 constables headed by the band, which played the "Dead march".

The mourning carriage contained Mrs WOOD [widow], Mr James WOOD and Mr Archibald WOOD, [sons], Mrs SCOTT, [daughter], Mr and Mrs SPENCER, [son-in-law and daughter], the Rev Dr MACPHERSON, [Everton Valley Presbyterian Church], Rev Alexander GRIEVE, [Queen's Rd, Presbyterian Church], Captain J. W. Nott BOWER, [head constable], Mr Harry ALLBUTT, [dept head constable], ex-superintendent DAWSON, ex-inspector FITZIMONS, Sergeant SMITH, [Main Bridewell], Detective Inspector STRETTELL and Chief Superintendent HANCOX, Mr E. SPERRIN, [chief clerk, Police Office], Mr George LEDDOR, [governor of the Min Bridewell], ex-Detective Inspector JACKSON, Mr CHISWELL [late of the Police Court], Dr Alfred MACHPERSON, [police surgeon], Mr Henry JENNINGS, [superintendent St George's Hall], Mr F. R. CALDWELL [account clerk Police Offices], Mr R. S. GODSELL [relieving officer], Mr W. WRIGLEY, Superintendent Morgan O'BRIEN, [Prescot St Station], Superintendent Robert GRETNEY, [Essex St Station], Superintendent PARKINSON, [Rosehill Station], Superintendent M'WILLIAM [Hatton Garden Fire Station], Acting Superintendent HOOKS, Superintendent JONES of the Salvage Brigade, Detective Inspector M'KENNA, Inspectors, CHURCHILL, JACKSON, SIMPSON, LAWRENCE, TAYLOR, Detective Sergeant BAILEY, Mr SHIMMIN, [superintendent of the Water Department], etc. Following the cortege on foot were the officers and constables who, although not attached to E. Division, wished to attend the funeral, and the men belonging to E. Division walked in single file on each side of the carriages. The procession which was formed in Bradewell St, was also joined by members of the Salvage and Fire Brigades, as well as watermen and county office constables. The line of route to the cemetery was kept by members of the city force, and the procession was met at the gates of Anfield by a large body of county constabulary under Inspector SHAUGHNESSY, HUTCHINSON, HINDE and BAXENDALE. Wreaths of beautiful flowers were sent from each of the city police divisions and from the police staff. The services at the house, the church, and the graveside were taken part in by the Rev Dr MACPHERSON and the Rev A. GREIVE. The police arrangements were in charge of Superintendent PARKINSON and Acting Superintendent HOOKS. Mr J. LEARY, Breck Rd carried out the funeral arrangements, and Messers FISHLOCK supplied the flowers.

Funeral of Inspector MACDONALD

The funeral took place in Liverpool on Monday afternoon of Detective Sub-inspector Donald MACDONALD, of the Liverpool police force. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev Donald FRASER. Amongst those present at the graveside were Mrs MACDONALD [widow], Miss MACDONALD [daughter, Mr William MUNDY, [brother-in-law] Superintendents PARKINSON and CRETNEY, Chief Inspector IRVINE, Inspector JOHNSON, Sub-inspectors, BRYSON, ROBERTSON, COLLINGWOOD and GRAY, Mr J. ALLISON [Chief-constable of Tunbridge Wells], ex-Inspectors J. M'CONCHIE, and R. HUDSON, Mr George NORRIS [Liverpool], Detective-sergeants, MYLCHREEST, KNEELE, LAMOTHE and EGERTON, Detective-constables WOODSIDE, RAMAGE, HARRISON, FORD, WILSON, GEDDES, W. ALLISON, PRITCHARD and others.

The coffin was of polished oak with brass mountings and plate, the latter bearing the inscription, "Donald MACDONALD, Died 15th April, 1892, aged 39" A number of beautiful wreaths covered the coffin, among them one sent by the late brother officers of the deceased, as "a small tribute of respect from his comrades in the Detective Department", supplied by Messers FISHLOCK and Co. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messers LARKIN and Co, of Lime St.

Funeral of a Liverpool Constable

Yesterday the remains of John COBHAM, late Police Constable 91, E. Division, of 104 Chirkdale St, were interred at Everton and Kirkdale Cemetery. The deceased who had recently been in plain clothes, was in the force for about six years, and was much respected.

Amongst those present at the funeral were Acting Superintendent LAWRENSON, Inspectors STOWELL and CLAPHAM, Detective Inspector KNEALE, Detective Sergeant BAILY, Sergeants, FLINT, BRYAN, FOSTER, PICKERAM, BALLAM, COWMAN, CROSSETT, CLUCAS, BIRMINGHAM [all of E. Division] BAIRD and TEAR [D. Division], BROWN [A. Division], and about 60 constables and other friends. The officiating minister was the Rev Dr M'LELLAN of St Andrew's Everton Valley. Funeral arrangements by Mr J. DALY, Scotland Rd. A number of beautiful wreaths covered the coffin, some sent by the men of E. Division. The police who attended were accommodated by the kindness of Mr Superintendent OWENS of the Tramway Company, with a car from the town to the cemetery.

Death of Sergeant William ENGLAND

Yesterday morning Sergeant William ENGLAND of the Liverpool police died in the Royal Infirmary from the effects of typhoid fever. Mr ENGLAND joined the force about 11yrs ago, after performing street duty for some time he was transferred to the statistical department of the Dale St, Detective Office. Being an official of more than average ability he was placed on the detective staff, and some 5yrs ago promoted to the rank of sergeant. Recently he filled the positions of assistant corresponding clerk and property clerk. Whilst engaged at the last assize he took ill and on reaching home was examined by Dr BUSHBY, who found he was suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. So serious became his condition that he was transferred to the Royal Infirmary, where he progressed favourably until yesterday when a change for the worst set in and he died. He was a native of Appleby, Westmoreland, where his father was a well-known school-master, and took a prominent part in the affairs of the Liverpool Police Athletic Society, being an able cricketer. He was a general favourite among his colleagues, was only 33 yrs old and leaves a widow and two children, aged 3 and 10yrs.

Liverpool Mercury, April 23rd, 1896

The remains of Sergeant William ENGLAND of the Liverpool police were laid at rest in West Derby Cemetery yesterday in the presence of a large number of friends and colleagues. The chief mourners were Mrs ENGLAND [widow] Mrs LUMADEN [mother-in-law], Mrs Harriet BOWERBANK, Mrs ROGERS, Mrs NOBLE, Mr SCOTT, Ex-detective-inspector JACKSON, Detective-sergeant HOLBROOK and Detective-constables, BELL and COWEN. Amongst those present were Superintendents, SPERRIN and JOHNSTON, Detective-inspectors FISHER and BUGGY, Sub-inspector PETERS, Ex-inspector MAXWELL, Inspector BRYSON, Detective-sergeants R. DUCKWORTH, GIBBINS, OSBORNE, WHITE, JONES, KELLY and FORD, Detective-constables, MOORE, GRACEY, J. W. JONES, TAYLOR, CLAXTON, STEVENSON and MULLINS, and Mr NICHOLSON [hon sec Police Christian Association]. The funeral service was read by the Rev W. H. HARPER. Wreaths were sent by the detective department Dale St, the Police Athletic Society, ex-Inspector MAXWELL and Mrs NOBLE.

The funeral of a Police-inspector DAVIES

The funeral of Mr John DAVIES, ex-police-inspector, took place at Smithdown Rd, Cemetery, yesterday afternoon. Among those who attended were ex-inspector M'NAUGHT, ex-inspector FOULKES, Messers J. EVANS, J. STEWART, E. P. O'DONNELL, R. GUY, R. TEGGIN etc. The brass shield bore the inscription, " John DAVIES, died Nov 13. 1896, aged 62 years. The burial service was read by Rev E. BURNS of St Nathaniels, and the funeral arrangements were in the hands of Messers T. PORTER and Son, Toxteth Park.

Constable's Tragic end

A St Helens Police constable, Thomas GRUNDY, was assisting another constable yesterday morning in arresting two men who had been fighting, when he dropped dead.

Liverpool Policeman killed

Brownlow LOCKE, Liverpool policeman, met with a fatal accident through one of two massive sliding gates at the entrance of the Sailor's Home falling on him and fracturing his skull. At the inquest yesterday it was stated that each gate is provided with two guard chains, and that the lower chain of one gate has been broken for two months and tied with spun yarn. It was while LOCKE was helping to close this gate that the accident happened. The Coroner considered that the facts of the gates not having been repaired for five years pointed to laxity. The assistant doorkeepers should not have allowed the chain to remain in such a state, Hence, said the Coroner, they had the moral reflection of being responsible for LOCKE'S death. A verdict in accordance with the medical evidence was returned.

Police Officer killed

On Saturday morning the Deputy Coroner held an inquest with regard to the death of Thomas M'EWAN, aged 45, a constable in the Liverpool Police Force, who had been crushed between two railway waggons while engaged in guiding traffic out of the Great Central Railway Company's Goods, Depot, in the north end of the city. M'EWAN was given an excellent character, he had been a member of the force sine 1886, and had not during his 21 years service had a mark against him. He was a brave man and for his intrepid conduct in stopping a runaway horse had recently been awarded the silver medal of the Humane Society. A verdict of "Accidental death" was returned.

We record the death of Ex-Supt Charles EGERTON, which took place at his residence 88 Gregson St on Sunday, he was 65 yrs old. He joined the Liverpool Constabulary in 1861, while the late Major GREIG was head of the force, in May 1872 he was made Detective Constable, under the late Supt KEHOE, in May 1880, he was promoted to 4th Class Inspector. In 1881 he was appointed under the Explosion Act as Inspector for Liverpool and the Dock Board, and in Sept 1895 appointed Supt of D. Division, Rosehill. In May 1896 he resigned on Superannuation.

Liverpool Tuesday

A policeman named Henry PHILLIPS, who was on duty during the riot in Great Homer St, last night, died today, but not from injuries. He had been in poor health, and it is believed that he suffered from the great strain of the battle.

Death of Sir William NOTT-BOWER

Within 6 weeks of his 90th birthday, the death occurred at his home in Richmond Surrey, yesterday of Captain Sir John William NOTT-BOWER. He was the senior surviving ex-Chief of the Liverpool police, where he held the office off "Head-Constable" from 1881 to 1902. It was after he had relinquished the office that the title of the appointment was changed to, "Chief-Constable"

On his appointment as Head Constable of Liverpool City Police in 1881, his salary attached to the office was £750 per annum, he was 33 yrs of age, and had been for three years chief-constable of Leeds. Captain J. W. Nott Bower was the son of Mr J. Bower D.C.L, barrister-at-law, of York and grandson of the late General Sir W. Nott, G.C.B. He was educated at Cheltenham College, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he took the third place on the list, and obtained a commission without purchase in the army, he had been formerly in the 8th King's Liverpool Regiment and was also in the 5th West York Militia. In 1873 he obtained an appointment as Sub-Inspector [chief constable] of the Royal Irish Constabulary, in which he served for more than five years, receiving a thorough police training. He was in command of large parties at the Limerick election, at Tipperary, when Mitchell contested the county, and a Newry and Lisburn in times of disturbance from party processions.

From Liverpool he went to London and was Commissioner of Police of the City of London from 1902 to 1925.

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