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James Joseph Gallagher 1888–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1888

Birth Location: Donegal, Ireland

Death Date: 5 Jul 1966

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Andrew Gallagher

Mother: Catherine McGinty

Spouse(s): Mary O'Connor

Children(s): James Gallagher

The story of James Joseph Gallagher began in 1888 in Donegal, Ireland. James Joseph Gallagher married Mary J O Connor, and had children including James Michael Gallagher. James Joseph Gallagher passed away in 1966 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Joseph Gallagher began in 1888 in Donegal, Ireland.
  • James Joseph Gallagher married Mary J O Connor, and had children including James Michael Gallagher.
  • James Joseph Gallagher passed away in 1966 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Gallagher
1861–
Birth Location: County Donegal, Ireland
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Catherine McGinty
1856–
Birth Location: County Donegal, Ireland
CM

Spouses(s)

Mary O'Connor
1892–1956
Birth Location: Ballinabe, Ireland
MO

Children(s)

James Gallagher
1925–1987
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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James Gallagher's Ancestors

Self
James Gallagher
1888–1966
Birth Place: Donegal, Ireland
Parents
Andrew Gallagher
1861–
County Donegal, Ireland
Catherine McGinty
1856–
County Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Gallagher's Descendants

1.
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James (Joseph) Gallagher (15 May 1888–5 Jul 1966) m. Mary (J.) O'Connor (19 Nov 1892–25 Aug 1956)
  1. 1. James (Michael) Gallagher 1925–1987

James Gallagher's Timeline

14 Records

1885
12 May 1885
Birth of James Joseph Gallagher in Glenmaquin, Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Glenmaquin, Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
1885
18 May 1885
Birth of James Joseph Gallagher in Cashelnagor, Donegal, Ireland
Cashelnagor, Donegal, Ireland
1885
14 May 1885
Birth of James Joseph Gallagher in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
1885
14 May 1885
James Joseph Gallagher was baptized in Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
1888
18 May 1888
Birth of James Joseph Gallagher in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
1888
15 May 1888
Birth of James Joseph Gallagher in Donegal, Ireland
Donegal, Ireland
1901
31 Mar 1901
Age 13
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in Trentaboy Stranorlar, Convoy, Donegal, Ireland
Trentaboy Stranorlar, Convoy, Donegal, Ireland
1915
9 Sep 1915
Age 27
James Joseph Gallagher - Naturalization in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
2 Apr 1942
Age 54
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 62
James Joseph Gallagher resided here in 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
5 Jul 1966
Age 78
Death of James Joseph Gallagher in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1885
    Event Place: Glenmaquin, Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1885
    Event Place: Cashelnagor, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1885
    Event Place: Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1888
    Event Place: Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2886; Certificate Number Range: 071251-074100
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 3892; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 51-2894

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1888
    Event Place: Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-2173
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0796; FHL microfilm: 2341860

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 14 May 1885
    Event Place: Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
    Event Place: Trentaboy Stranorlar, Convoy, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Census, Class: RG14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 May 1909
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1913
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0796; FHL microfilm: 2341860

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 May 1915
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Federal Naturalization Records, 1795-1945, The National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States; Record Group Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0796; FHL microfilm: 2341860

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-2173

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03754; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-2173

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1942
    Event Place: 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: 7029 Andrews Avenue, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 3892; Page: 77; Enumeration District: 51-2894

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1966
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2886; Certificate Number Range: 071251-074100
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