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 byJoseph Longford Haycock
Succeeded byAnthony McGuin Rankin
ConstituencyFrontenac
Personal details
Born(1849-04-24)April 24, 1849
Bastard Township, Canada West
DiedJune 17, 1920(1920-06-17) (aged 71)
Portland, Ontario
Political partyProgressive Conservative
SpouseMiss Mills (m. 1881)
OccupationMerchant

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

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  1. ^ "The Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Work of General Reference for the Dominion of Canada".
  2. ^ "Person Details for John S. Gallagher". FamilySearch.org.
  • Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1903, AJ Magurn
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