Zachariah Simmons was an underworld figure involved in running policy games in New York during the late 19th century. Supported by the Tweed Ring, he took over the policy rackets from Reuben Parsons and John Frink following the end of the American Civil War.
Zachariah Simmons was a powerful figure in the underworld of New York City during the late 19th century. With the backing of the corrupt Tweed Ring, he gained control of the city's policy extortion operations from Reuben Parsons and John Frink after the Civil War.