John S. Gallagher
John S. Gallagher (April 24, 1849 – June 17, 1920) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Frontenac in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1898 to 1911 as a Conservative member.
John Gallagher | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1898–1911 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Longford Haycock |
| Succeeded by | Anthony McGuin Rankin |
| Constituency | Frontenac |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 24, 1849 Bastard Township, Canada West |
| Died | June 17, 1920 (aged 71) Portland, Ontario |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Miss Mills (m. 1881) |
| Occupation | Merchant |
He was born in Bastard Township, Leeds County, Upper Canada in 1849.[1] He served as treasurer for the township and was chairman of the High School Board for Leeds. Gallagher was a hay and grain dealer in Harrowsmith. In 1881, he married a Miss Mills. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the provincial assembly in 1894.
He died in Portland on June 17, 1920.[2]
References
- Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1903, AJ Magurn
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