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John Henry LeGalley

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John Henry LeGalley

Birth
Bronson Township, Huron County, Ohio, USA
Death
29 Jul 1912 (aged 73)
Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 4 Row 7 Stone 35A
Memorial ID
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GAR 144TH OVI COMPANY C
ENLISTED MAY 1864
SERVED 4 MONTHS AND CONTRACTED RHEUMATISM

John H. Le Galley, who is a highly respected farmer in Plain Township, was born in Huron County, Ohio, April 22, 1839, is a son of William and Abigail Terry LeGalley. Our subject lived in Huron County until 18 years of age, when he came with his parents to Wood County, and settled in Plain Township.. His education was obtained in the district schools, and on September 4, 1861, he was married to miss Mary S. White in Wood County. He carried on farming, and was so engaged when the Civil War broke out. When the call was made for 100-days-men,, he enlisted, in May, 1864, in Company C, 144th OVI, and served four months. During this time he contracted rheumatism, from which he has been a sufferer ever since. Mister Le Galley is a Democrat in his political views, and is highly respected for his integrity and worth. He has a good farm, and is progressive in his methods. To John and his wife, three children have been born, as follows: Henry W.was born in 1862, and lives in Bowling Green; he is married and has one child. John's sons: Marion E. and Myron E., twins were born in 1872, and both are dentists.

Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 774 Contributed by Lavidaloca

John died in LaFayette, Indiana.

Contributor: Roberta LeGalley (50278589)
Dr. Myron Ernest LeGalley DDS was twin brother of Marion, and son of John Henry Born 1872 Died 1972 my great grandpa.
GAR 144TH OVI COMPANY C
ENLISTED MAY 1864
SERVED 4 MONTHS AND CONTRACTED RHEUMATISM

John H. Le Galley, who is a highly respected farmer in Plain Township, was born in Huron County, Ohio, April 22, 1839, is a son of William and Abigail Terry LeGalley. Our subject lived in Huron County until 18 years of age, when he came with his parents to Wood County, and settled in Plain Township.. His education was obtained in the district schools, and on September 4, 1861, he was married to miss Mary S. White in Wood County. He carried on farming, and was so engaged when the Civil War broke out. When the call was made for 100-days-men,, he enlisted, in May, 1864, in Company C, 144th OVI, and served four months. During this time he contracted rheumatism, from which he has been a sufferer ever since. Mister Le Galley is a Democrat in his political views, and is highly respected for his integrity and worth. He has a good farm, and is progressive in his methods. To John and his wife, three children have been born, as follows: Henry W.was born in 1862, and lives in Bowling Green; he is married and has one child. John's sons: Marion E. and Myron E., twins were born in 1872, and both are dentists.

Biographical Record of Wood County, Beers, 1897, P. 774 Contributed by Lavidaloca

John died in LaFayette, Indiana.

Contributor: Roberta LeGalley (50278589)
Dr. Myron Ernest LeGalley DDS was twin brother of Marion, and son of John Henry Born 1872 Died 1972 my great grandpa.


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