Hugh P. Burney (or Beirne) Cop in NYC
Hugh immigrated from Ireland in the 1850 (about 20 years old), became a police officer in Manhattan shortly there after. Married Mary
I've found 3 versions of the surname in different documents: Burney, Birney, and Beirne.
Retired from the police dept and moved to Hudson County NJ to live with his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Patrick Lee.