Husband Maj.-Gen. Thomas Foster Gallagher 1 2 3
Born: 17 Jan 1822 1
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Died: 3 Nov 1883 1
Buried: - New Alexandria, Westmoreland Co, PA
Father: James Gallagher (1789-1881) 2 3 4
Mother: Elizabeth Foster (1802-1891) 1 2 3
Marriage: 18 Sep 1849 5
Wife Elizabeth Kerr McBride 5
AKA: Elizabeth Kier McBride 4
Born: 26 Jul 1831 5
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Died: 24 Mar 1898 5
Buried: - New Alexandria, Westmoreland Co, PA
Father: Henry McBride (1800-1875) 4 5
Mother: Elizabeth Kerr (1804-1874) 4 5
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1 F Elizabeth Gallagher 1
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Died: Bef 1906
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2 F Anna Maria Gallagher 1
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3 F Sarah Agnes Gallagher 1
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4 F Margaret McBride "Maggie" Gallagher 1 6
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Spouse: Jeffery W. Taylor, Esq. ( - ) 1 6 7
Marr: 11 Oct 1888 5
5 F Isabella Gallagher 1
AKA: Isabel C. Gallagher 8
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Spouse: Dr. James Rennick Jack, M.D. (1863- ) 1 9
Marr: 28 Oct 1901 8
6 M James Henry Gallagher 4 10
Born: 23 Nov 1867 - New Alexandria, Westmoreland Co, PA 4 11
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General Notes: Husband - Maj.-Gen. Thomas Foster Gallagher
He was a life-long merchant at New Alexandria, Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. He had a remarkable career in military and business life. Prior to the rebellion he was a prominent figure in the Pennsylvania militia movements, and advanced from the office of lieutenant to major-general, having been captain-brigadier and major-general, and after the rebellion became major-general of that body of state troops. His record as an officer during the great civil conflict from 1861 to 1865, was one of a marked success. He enlisted July 2, 1861, and was made the colonel of the Eleventh Pennsylvania "Reserves" (fortieth in line). During his service he attained to the rank of brigadier-general. He was commissioned as a leader against the famous "Morgan Raiders," participating in their capture.
He enlisted, July 2, 1861, and was given command of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserve (fortieth in line), with the rank of colonel. During active service he attained the rank of brigadier-general and proved himself a most gallant and efficient officer. While colonel of the Fortieth Regiment, he led his troops in the battle of Dranesville, Chickahominy, Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, Bull Run and South Mountain. At Gaines' Mill he and his entire regiment, with the exception of one company, were captured and taken to Libby Prison, where he was confined for nine weeks and then exchanged. General McCall, in making a report of the battle and Colonel Galagher's capture says:
The Eleventh Regiment, commanded by Colonel Gallagher, was surrounded by the enemy, and in the heat of the action he was completely enveloped in the smoke of battle. They continued firing after the rest of the line had retreated. Notwithstanding his perilous position, he kept up a galling fire on the advancing foe. The situation of this brave regiment, which had so nobly maintained their ground after all had retreated, was now hopeless; their retreat was entirely cut off by the increasing force of the enemy, who were still advancing, and they were compelled to surrender.
In appreciation of his gallantry in this engagement as well as for the distinguished service already rendered by him, Colonel Gallagher was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general, upon his release from Libby Prison, and placed in command of the third brigade. On September 14, 1862, he was severely wounded at the battle of South Mountain and for some time disabled for further service. Accordingly he resigned his command, December 12, 1862, and retired to his home in Westmoreland county, but in 1863, when emergency regiments were called into the field by Governor Curtin to protect the southern and southwestern border of the State against the threatened invasion by the Confederates, he was made colonel of the Fifty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and it was then that his exploit in capturing General Morgan and his raiders was achieved. His old regiment, the Fortieth, or Eleventh Reserve, continued in active service throughout most of the war and was finally mustered out of service at Pittsburgh, July 14, 1864.
General Gallagher was commissioned major-general of the National Guard of Pennsylvania, at the time of the reorganization of that body, and in addition to this he was a prominent figure in the civil life of the community, and was twice elected a member of the Pennsylvania State Legislature, serving in that capacity in 1867 and 1868. He was a Presbyterian in his religious belief and attended that church all his life.