Timothy Gallagher (politician) explained

Timothy Gallagher (1840 – 24 August 1888) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from the West Coast, New Zealand.

Early life

Gallagher, born in 1840, was from County Donegal in Ireland.^[1]

Political career

He represented the Westland North electorate from 1868 to 1870, when he resigned^[2] owing to urgent and private business affairs.^{[3] [4]} During his time in parliament, he had advocated for the abolition of the provincial government system.^[5]

Death and family

Gallagher fell ill with a cold. After a week, he unexpectedly died from pulmonary edema on 24 August 1888 at his home in Westport.^[6]

He was survived by his wife and their nine children.

Notes and References

1. News: Death of Mr. Gallagher . 8 October 2019 . Inangahua Times . XII . 20545 . 29 August 1888 . 4.
2. Book: Wilson, James Oakley . New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 . 4 . First ed. published 1913 . 1985 . V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer . Wellington . 154283103 . 198.
3. News: The Evening Post . 7 October 2019 . VI . 82 . 21 May 1870 . 2.
4. News: Untitled . 7 October 2019 . Grey River Argus . IX . 674 . 14 May 1870 . 2.
5. News: The Westport Times . 7 October 2019 . IV . 662 . 24 May 1870 . 2.
6. News: New Zealand Telegrams . 8 October 2019 . Grey River Argus . XXXVI . 6219 . 25 August 1888 . 2.