Patsy Conroy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Patsy Conroy
An illustration of Patsy Conroy from "Criminals of America" (1876) by Philip Farley.
Born	Patrick Conway c. 1846
Nationality	Irish-American
Other names	Patsey Conroy
Occupation	Saloon keeper
Known for	New York burglar and river pirate who founded the Patsy Conroy Gang
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)

Patrick Conway (born around 1846), often called Patsy or Patsy Conroy, was a well-known figure in New York City. He was the founder and leader of the Patsy Conroy Gang. This group was active along the New York waterfront after the American Civil War. They operated in areas like the old Fourth Ward and Corlears' Hook.

Who Was Patsy Conroy?

Patsy Conroy was known for his leadership skills. He was about 30 years old, five feet seven inches tall, and weighed around 150 pounds. He had black hair and gray eyes. People also noticed some special India-ink marks on his hand.

He became a very experienced leader of a group that operated on the New York waterfront. His group was known for its activities in the old Fourth Ward area.

The Patsy Conroy Gang

Under Conroy's leadership, the Patsy Conroy Gang became very active. They were one of the last groups of their kind operating on the New York waterfront. This was before the special police unit called the Steamboat Squad was formed.

Over time, other members like Denny Brady and Larry Griffin took on more leadership roles in the gang. They helped manage the group's activities.

The Gang's End

Patsy Conroy and Larry Griffin were eventually found responsible for an incident at a home in White Plains in 1874. Denny Brady was also involved in a similar event in Catskill that same year. These events led to the Patsy Conroy Gang breaking up.

See also

• Charlton Street Gang
• Daybreak Boys
• Patsy Conroy Gang
• Sadie Farrell
• George Gastlin (Steamboat Squad)
• Hook Gang