GALLAGHER, TIMOTHY (1840-88) was born at Cronadun, County Donegal, Ireland, and educated at Kilmacrenan. In 1863 he emigrated to Australia and joined the staff of St Patrick's College, Melbourne. In 1866 he came to New Zealand and opened a store at Charleston, with a branch at Addisons Flat. Later with his brothers he opened branches in Cronadun, Inangahua and Westport. In June 1868 he was elected M.H.R. for North Westland, being then one of the youngest members of the House. He resigned his seat in June 1870. On going to live at Reefton he was a member of the Inangahua county council. In 1870 Gallagher married Mary Frances, daughter of Charles Mullins, and with his brothers established a business in Westport. He was a justice of the peace, a member of the harbour board and chairman of the vigilance committee. Gallagher died on 24 Aug 1888.

N.Z. Tablet, 7 Sep 1888; Westport News, 28 Dec 1926. Portrait: Parliament House.

Reference: Volume 1, page 159

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