YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melvin Pierce Gallagher 1924–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 19, 1924

Birth Location: Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 03/08/1979

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Frank Gallagher

Mother: Faye Brown

Spouse(s): Dorothy Gallagher

Children(s):

The story of Melvin Pierce Gallagher began in 1924 in Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA. In 1930, Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided in Washington, Jasper, Iowa, USA. In 1935, Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided in Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa. Melvin Pierce Gallagher married Dorothy Kintz Gallagher, and had children including Betty Elizabeth Gallagher, Danny Gallagher, Gene Melvin Gallagher, V Icky Gallagher. Melvin Pierce Gallagher passed away in 1979 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Find more search results for Melvin Gallagher
MG

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Melvin Pierce Gallagher began in 1924 in Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1930, Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided in Washington, Jasper, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided in Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa.
  • Melvin Pierce Gallagher married Dorothy Kintz Gallagher, and had children including Betty Elizabeth Gallagher, Danny Gallagher, Gene Melvin Gallagher, V Icky Gallagher.
  • Melvin Pierce Gallagher passed away in 1979 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Gallagher's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Gallagher
1924–1979
Birth Place: Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA
Parents
Frank Pierce Gallagher
1903–1975
Laurens Iowa, USA
Faye (Minnie) Brown
1907–1958
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Pierce (Allen) Galleher
1883–1966
Iowa
Anna Ainley
1884–1966
Greenfield, Adair, Iowa, United States
John (Benjamin Franklin Harrison) Brown
1869–1938
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Luvada Carpenter
1881–1944
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
P Galloher
1853–
Rebecca Nichols
1854–1930
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Allan Nichols
1837–
Mariah Young
1824–1877

Melvin Gallagher's Timeline

7 Records

1924
July 19, 1924
Birth of Melvin Pierce Gallagher in Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA
Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided here in Washington, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Washington, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided here in Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa
Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 16
Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided here in Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa, USA
Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa, USA
1953
1953
Age 29
Melvin Pierce Gallagher resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1979
03/08/1979
Age 55
Burial of Melvin Pierce Gallagher in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
1987
1987
Age 63
Death of Melvin Pierce Gallagher in Portland Multnomah County Oregon
Portland Multnomah County Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 19, 1924
    Event Place: Altoona, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01169; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50-18
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 483-14-5436; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Jasper, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 2340395
    [6] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Jasper, Iowa; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 2340395

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01169; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mound Prairie, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01169; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 50-18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Portland Multnomah County Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 483-14-5436; Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; 1966-1970 Death Index; Reel Title: State of Oregon Death Index; Year Range: 1971-1980
    [4] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03081979
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE