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Dewitt H. TEEPLE, first commander of 9th DC police, he was a Lt-the first.

In the Fall of 1899 a new police precinct was created. It was for the protection of the fastly growing-up Northeast section of the city and was known as No 9-Lt., D. H. TEEPLE was placed in command. Washington DC. A HANDIBOE, ancestor.

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  1. llighthse

    llighthse (26 Nov 2009 )

    Dewitt H. TEEPLE, former UNION solider and GreatGrandfth of William R. HANDIBOE, was the commander of the very first 9th district police as a Lt. 1899. I assume that's him in ft., it matches the service description.
  2. llighthse

    llighthse (26 Nov 2009 )

    This info was saved by the John DeWitt HANDIBOE, family and was named The Metropolitan Police Department, Washington DC, an illistrated history.
  3. llighthse

    llighthse (26 Nov 2009 )

    Official illistrated history of the Washington DC, first 9th district.

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