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George Burum Gallaher 1762–1837

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Gallaher in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 14 Mar 1762 · Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Died 12 Apr 1837 · Hickory Creek, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Father James Gallaher (1730–1792)
Mother Sarah Miller
Siblings David Gallaher, James Herbert Jr Gallaher, Jane Gallaher, John Gallaher, Joseph Gallaher, Mary S Gallaher, Nancy Gallaher, Sarah Elizabeth Gallaher, Thomas Gallaher, William Benjamin Gallaher, William Gallaher

Researchers connected through George Gallaher 1762–1837

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1762, George Burum Gallaher entered the world in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, born to james gallaher and sarah miller. George Burum Gallaher passed away in 1837 in Hickory Creek, Knox, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1762
Birth of George Burum Gallaher in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth
1837
Death of George Burum Gallaher in Hickory Creek, Knox, Tennessee, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Gallaher

This ancestor line traces from Claghaunty Par, Donegal, , Ireland (1700) to Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States (1762) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Gallaher (1762–1837) was born in Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States and died in Hickory Creek, Knox, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Gallaher's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Burum Gallaher PTP
1762–1837
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
James Gallaher PTP
1730–1792
Claghoneely Parish, Donegal, , Ireland
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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George Gallaher's Descendants

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George Burum Gallaher PTP 1762–1837