did he suffer from any illnesses?
Yes, severe indigestion problems.
John G. Bergen
His condition gradually worsened and, by 1866, he began complaining of severe indigestion. His digestive organs became rapidly weaker over the next year,
new york draft riots during the civil war It is referred to as the Manhattan draft riots. how many days did these riots go on for? 4 what was the reason behind the riots? White working-class discontent with new laws passed by Congress that year to draft men to fight in the ongoing American Civil War. which police department was called on to control the riot? New York Metropolitan Police Department what did they do? New York Metropolitan Police Department under the command of Superintendent John A. Kennedy. Commissioners Thomas Coxon Acton and John G. Bergen took command when Kennedy was seriously injured by a mob during the early stages of the riots. who is the second commissioner mentioned here? An American public servant and New York City Police Commissioner. when did he get promoted into this post? May 1860
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John G. Bergen [SEP] Illness and death
Being accustomed to an active life outdoors however, his health suffered during his later years as a result of the time spent at Metropolitan headquarters. His condition gradually worsened and, by 1866, he began complaining of severe indigestion. His digestive organs became rapidly weaker over the next year, but he chose to remain at his post and continued attending meetings with the other commissioners until early July 1867. Confined to his Third Avenue home during his last few days, Bergen died with his family at his side on the evening of July 17, 1867. Police Commissioners Acton and Kennedy were also present and Kennedy later ordered the flags at all precincts lowered at half-mast until his burial.