James A. Gallagher

James A. Gallagher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st district
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	William A. Barrett
Succeeded by	William A. Barrett
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	Leon Sacks
Succeeded by	William A. Barrett
Personal details
Born	(1869-01-16)January 16, 1869 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican

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.

Sources

• James A. Gallagher at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• The Political Graveyard

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Leon Sacks	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1943 - 1945	Succeeded by William A. Barrett
Preceded by William A. Barrett	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district 1947 - 1949	Succeeded by William A. Barrett