Preceded by William A. Barrett Political party Republican Succeeded by William A. Barrett Party Republican Party | Preceded by Leon Sacks Died December 8, 1957 Succeeded by William A. Barrett Name James Gallagher | |
Born January 16, 1869
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ( 1869-01-16 ) Role Former United States Representative Previous offices Representative (PA 1st District) 1947–1949, Representative (PA 1st District) 1943–1945 | ||
Member of congress start date January 3, 1943 | ||
James A. Gallagher (January 16, 1869 – December 8, 1957) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Biography
James A. Gallagher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the public schools and the Pierce Business College in Philadelphia.
He was elected to congress as a Republican in 1942. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1944. He was elected to congress again in 1946. Finally, he was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1948.
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