James A. Gallagher
James A. Gallagher (January 16, 1869 – December 8, 1957) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.[1][2]
James A. Gallagher | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | William A. Barrett |
Succeeded by | William A. Barrett |
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Leon Sacks |
Succeeded by | William A. Barrett |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | January 16, 1869
Died | December 8, 1957 88) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Formative years
James A. Gallagher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1869. He attended the public schools and Philadelphia's Pierce Business College (1891-1893). Professionally, he began work in merchandise warehousing and transportation in 1886, and was also employed in the banking industry.[3][4]
Political career
Gallagher was elected to congress as a Republican in 1942. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1944, he was elected to congress again in 1946. He was then also an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1948.[5][6]
Death and interment
Following his death in Philadelphia on December 8, 1957, he was interred at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania.[7][8]
References
- "Gallagher, James A.", in Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Washington, D.C.: U.S. House of Representatives.
- "James A. Gallagher." The Political Graveyard.
- "Gallagher, James A.", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- "James A. Gallagher," The Political Graveyard.
- "Gallagher, James A.", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- "James A. Gallagher," The Political Graveyard.
- "Gallagher, James A.", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- "James A. Gallagher," The Political Graveyard.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Leon Sacks |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1943 - 1945 |
Succeeded by William A. Barrett |
Preceded by William A. Barrett |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1947 - 1949 |
Succeeded by William A. Barrett |