Edward Gallagher (politician)
Edward Gallagher (December 20, 1829 – March 8, 1896) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Life
Gallagher was born on December 20, 1829 in Albany, New York[1]. His parents were Irish immigrants.[2]
He attended public school in Albany and Hicks' Business College in Buffalo.[1] He moved to Buffalo as a boy, and had an office in the Buffalo Central Wharf. He forwarded grain East over the Erie Canal. He was a founding member and trustee of the Buffalo Merchants' Exchange, and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.[3]
In 1874, Gallagher was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Erie County, 3rd District. He would serve in the Assembly in 1875, 1876, 1877, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1891, 1892,[1] and 1893.[4]
Gallagher's wife's name was Martha. Their children were William B., Kate C., Frank B., James H., and Robert W.[2]
He died at home on March 8, 1896.[3] He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.[5]
References
- Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 126.
- "Edward Gallagher, "United States Census, 1880"". FamilySearch. 1880.
- "Death of Edward Gallagher". Buffalo Evening News. 9 March 1896.
- Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 131–132.
- "Edward Gallagher (1829-1896)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
External links
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Franklin A. Alberger |
New York State Assembly Erie County, 3rd District 1875-1877 |
Succeeded by David Day |
| Preceded by William W. Hawkins |
New York State Assembly Erie County, 3rd District 1886-1888 |
Succeeded by Leroy Andrus |
| Preceded by Leroy Andrus |
New York State Assembly Erie County, 3rd District 1891-1892 |
Succeeded by Joseph Lenhard |
| Preceded by Henry H. Guenther |
New York State Assembly Erie County, 4th District 1893 |
Succeeded by Joseph L. Whittet |