Edward Gallagher (December 20, 1829 – March 8, 1896) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
Gallagher was born on December 20, 1829, in Albany, New York. His parents were Irish immigrants.[1]
He attended public school in Albany and Hicks' Business College in Buffalo. He moved to Buffalo as a boy, and had an office in the Buffalo Central Wharf. He forwarded grain East over the Erie Canal. He was a founding member and trustee of the Buffalo Merchants' Exchange, and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
In 1874, Gallagher was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Erie County, 3rd District. He would serve in the Assembly in 1875, 1876, 1877, 1886, 1887, 1888, 1891, 1892,[2] and 1893.[3]
Gallagher's wife's name was Martha. Their children were William B., Kate C., Frank B., James H., and Robert W.
He died at home on March 8, 1896.[4] He was buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.