Daniel Gallagher (sheriff) explained

Daniel Gallagher
Birth Date:6 September 1896
State Assembly:California
District:23rd
Term:January 2, 1939 – January 7, 1942
Preceded:William B. Hornblower
Succeeded:William Clifton Berry
Party:Democratic

Daniel Gallagher (September 6, 1896 – May 6, 1956) was the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco from 1952–56. During his tenure he fought for prison reform and higher pay for women employees.[1] Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he was a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.[1]

Gallagher also served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 23rd district from 1939 to 1942.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sheriffs of San Francisco, a Proud Tradition Since 1850. 2010-12-02. City and County of San Francisco. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101005231215/http://sfsheriff.com/sheriffs.htm. 2010-10-05.
  2. Web site: Dan Gallagher. joincalifornia.com.