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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 December 8, 1957(1957-12-08) (aged 88)
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.

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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