Horatio J. Homer

Horatio Julius Homer
Born(1848-05-24)May 24, 1848
DiedJanuary 9, 1923(1923-01-09) (aged 74)
Resting placeEvergreen Cemetery
Spouses
  • Sophia A. Williams
  • Lydia Spriggs
ChildrenHoratio Homer, Jr.
David L. Homer

Horatio J. Homer (May 24, 1848 – January 9, 1923) was an American police officer. Notable for being Boston's first African American police officer, he was hired by the Boston Police Department in 1878 and served on the force for 40 years.