Who was James Galligan?

James Galligan (1885–1931) was born in Robertson and died in Dickson, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Nash Galligan 1885–1931

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Apr 1885 · Robertson

Died 9 Aug 1931 · Dickson, Tennessee, USA

Father Patrick Galligan

Mother Lydia Ann Perry

Siblings Maggie Galigan

Records

Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Patrick Galligan

Lydia Ann Perry

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1885, James Nash Galligan entered the world in Robertson, born to patrick galligan and lydia ann perry. James Nash Galligan passed away in 1931 in Dickson, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1885

Birth of James Nash Galligan in Robertson

Birth

1931

Death of James Nash Galligan in Dickson, Tennessee, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Galligan

This ancestor line traces from Sacombe, Hertfordshire, England (1485) to Robertson (1885) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage

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: James Galligan (1885–1931) was born in Robertson and died in Dickson, Tennessee, USA. 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 James 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 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Galligan's Ancestors

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James Nash Galligan PTP

1885–1931

Robertson