Allan Pinkerton
Law Enforcement Officer

Allan Pinkerton Net Worth

Allan Pinkerton was a Scottish American detective and spy who was born on August 25, 1819 in Scotland. During the Civil War, he served in the Union Army and later opened the Pinkerton National Detective Agency. He is remembered for his contributions to law enforcement and his efforts to combat crime.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day August 25, 1819
Birth Place Scotland
Age 200 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 1, 1884 (age 64)
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

About

Scottish American detective and spy who served in the Union Army during the civil war and opened the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.

Before Fame

He moved from Scotland to the United States in 1842 and began working with the abolitionist movement in 1844, including providing his house to the Underground Railroad.

Trivia

At the time of his death, he was working on a system to centralize Criminal records. The system was later developed and maintained by the FBI.

Family Life

He married Joan Pinkerton in 1842, and they had two children named william and Robert.

Associated With

He is said to have foiled an assassination attempt on President Abraham Lincoln in 1861.

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