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.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 126.
  2. 1 2 "Edward Gallagher, "United States Census, 1880"". FamilySearch. 1880.
  3. 1 2 "Death of Edward Gallagher". Buffalo Evening News. 9 March 1896.
  4. ↑ Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 131–132.
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