Peter McGalloway explained

Peter McGalloway (June 14, 1852  - January 25, 1931) was an American farmer and politician.

Born in the town of Forest, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, McGalloway was a farmer. He served as the chairman of the Forest Town Board and as town clerk. McGalloway also served on the Fond du Lac County Board of Supervisors. In 1895, McGalloway served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat.[1] In 1902, McGalloway was part of the committee responsible for the new Civil War monument in Fond du Lac.[2] McGalloway died at his home in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin[3] and was memorialized with other legislature members in a resolution in March 1931.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Wisconsin Blue Book 1895, Biographical Sketch of Peter McGalloway, pp. 679–680.
  2. News: Monumental Nerve. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. October 2, 1902. 10. Newspapers.com. February 2, 2017 .
  3. Plan Rites For Pioneer Resident of Fond du Lac, The Sheboygan Press, January 27, 1931, p. 2.
  4. News: Legislature Pays Respect to Dead. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern. March 12, 1931. 13. Newspapers.com. February 1, 2017 .