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John J. Gallagher, a prominent and prosperous farmer of Milford township, Oakland County, owning a fine farm of 125 acres, in sections 1 and 2, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, June 24, 1830, and is a son of Hugh and Catherine (McCallin) Gallagher, both of whom were born in Ireland, where the father died. The mother came to America with these children: James, Fannie, John J., Dennis, Michael, Charles and Mary, and died in 1887, aged 83 years.

John J. Gallagher came to Oakland County, Michigan, in 1855 and began working by the month on different farms, and during the succeeding six years accumulated quite a little capital. After renting land for three years, he bought his present farm, which in appearance and fertility is equal to any in the township. Mr. Gallagher has given his whole attention to farming and stock raising and has been very successful in both branches. He raises many hogs and sheep, finding a ready market and commanding good prices. He has honestly made his own way in the world and through his industry has become thoroughly independent and enjoys the respect of all who know him.

In 1866 Mr. Gallagher was married to Margaret Mehan, who was also born in Ireland, and a family of nine children have been born to them, namely: Hugh, John, Charles, Ella, William, Catherine, and three who died in infancy. Mr. Gallagher was carefully reared by pious parents in the faith of the Catholic Church and this religious body he still belongs to. While not a politician, he always casts his vote at elections, reserving the right to support the man instead of the party. He is a good farmer, a kind husband, a careful father and an excellent citizen of Milford township.