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William J. Galligan

William J. Galligan

Male 1869 - 1959  (90 years)

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  • Name William J. Galligan  [1, 2] 
    Birth 23 Sep 1869  Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 28 Jul 1870  Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    1870 
    • Thomas Galligan Household:
      Galligan, Thomas, Age 37, Occupation - Works in Rolling Mill, Value of Personal Estate: $200.00, Born in Ireland, Parents of Foreign Birth
      Galligan, Mary, Age 36, Occupation - Keeping House, Born in Ireland, Parents of Foreign Birth
      Galligan, Margaret, Age 13, At Home, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Attends School
      Galligan, Henry, Age 12, At Home, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Attends School
      Galligan, Minnie, Age 11, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Attends School
      Galligan, Edward, Age 9, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Attends School
      Galligan, Alice, Age 8, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Attends School
      Galligan, Katie, Age 6, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth
      Galligan, Bessie, Age 4, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth
      Galligan, Thomas Jr., Age 2, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth
      Galligan, William J., Age 10 months, Born in Wisconsin, Parents of Foreign Birth, Born in September
    Census 3 Jun 1880  Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    1880 
    • Thomas Galligan Household:
      Galligan, Thomas, Age 47, Married, Occupation - Hooker in Rolling Mill, Born in Ireland, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Mary, Age 46, Wife, Married, Occupation - Keeps house, Born in Ireland, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Edward, Age 20, Son, Single, Occupation - Puddler, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Katy, Age 16, Daughter, Single, Occupation - At home, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Bessie, Age 14, Daughter, Occupation - At school, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Thomas, Age 12, Son, Occupation - At school, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Willie, Age 10, Son, Occupation - At school, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, Cecilia R., Age 8, Daughter, Occupation - At school, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      Galligan, James, Age 4, Son, Occupation - At home, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
    Residence Address 3 Jun 1880  Milwaukee (1 Wilcox St.), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Address:
    1 Wilcox St.
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    USA 
    Relocated 1888  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
    Registered to Vote 25 Oct 1892  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    • District: 1, Ward: 29, Precinct: 12
      Residence: 4537 Halsted St.
      Name: Galligan, W. J.
      Nativity: Wisconsin
      Term of Residence: Precinct: 4 yrs, County: 4 yrs, State, 4 yrs.
      Native?: Yes
      Naturalized?: No
      Qualified Voter?: Yes
      Date of Application to be Registered: Oct 25, 1892.
      Voted?: Yes
    Residence Address 25 Oct 1892  Chicago (4537 Halsted St.), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Address:
    4537 Halsted St.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA 
    Census 2 Jun 1900  Chicago (Lake), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    1900 
    • Richard H. James Household (at 5600 Peoria Ave.):
      James, Richard H., Head, Born December 1866, Age 33, Married 2 years, Born in Wales, Parents born in Wales, Immigrated to US in 1891, Been in US 9 years, Occupation - Liquor Salesman, Home is rented
      James, Celia R., Wife, Born December 1871, Age 28, Married 2 years, Mother of 1 child, 1 child still living, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland
      James, Richard G., Son, Born May 1899, Age 1, Born in Wisconsin, Father born in Wales, Mother born in Wisconsin

      William J. Galligan Household (at 5628 Peoria Ave.):
      Galligan, William J., Head, Born September 1869, Age 30, Married 3 years, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Wisconsin, Occupation - Pickle (fancy) Mfgr., Home is rented
      Galligan, Della, Wife, Born June 1872, Age 27, Married 3 years, Mother of 0 children, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland
    Residence Address 2 Jun 1900  Chicago (5628 S. Peoria St.), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Address:
    5628 S. Peoria St.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA 
    Employed 1905  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    City of Chicago in the Bureau of Compensation 
    Census 18 Apr 1910  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    1910 
    • Michael Collins Household:
      Collins, Michael J., Head, Age 49, Married 27 years, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Clerk for the Railroad, Owns home free and clear (no mortgage)
      Collins, Alice A., Wife, Age 49, Married 27 years, Mother of 8 children, 8 children still living, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland
      Collins, Mary G., Daughter, Age 25, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, Nell, Daughter, Age 24, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, Alice M., Daughter, Age 22, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, Thomas P., Son, Age 20, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, William J., Son, Age 18, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, Edward M., Son, Age 16, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois
      Collins, Ruth, Daughter, Age 12, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois (twin)
      Collins, Robert, Son, Age 12, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Illinois (twin)
      Galligan, William J., Cousin, Age 38, Married 13 years, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Clerk for the City
      Galligan, Dela, Cousin, Age 36, Married 13 years, Mother of 0 children, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland
      Brown, Celia, Servant, Age 34, Single, Born in Wisconsin, Father born in Wisconsin, Mother born in Germany, Occupation - Servant for Private Family
    Residence Address 18 Apr 1910  Chicago (137 S. Waller Ave.), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Address:
    137 S. Waller Ave.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA 
    • William & Della are living with William's Cousin Alice (Galligan) Collins & husband Michael
    Occupation 18 Apr 1910  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Clerk for the City 
    Employed 1912  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    City of Chicago as Ward Superintendent 
    Census 14 Jan 1920  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    1920 
    • William J. Galligan Household:
      Galligan, Wm. J., Head, Home is rented, Age 48, Married, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Superintendent of Streets
      Galligan, Della, Wife, Age 42, Married, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland
      McFarland, Jno J., Son (error - should be brother-in-law), Age 38, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - General Manager of a Department Store
      McFarland, Elizabeth, Daughter (error - should be sister-in-law), Age 32, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Bookkeeper for a Lumber Company
      McFarland, Helen, Daughter (error - should be sister-in-law), Age 28, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Stenographer for an Attorney
      Hully, Frederika, Nurse, Age 42, Widowed, Born in Tennessee, Parents born in Germany, Occupation - Nurse for Private Family
      McCarthy, Mary, Servant, Age 22, Single, Immigrated to US in 1916, Alien, Born in Ireland, Parents born in Ireland, Occupation - Housework for Private Family
    Residence Address 14 Jan 1920  Chicago (5004 Grand Blvd.), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Address:
    5004 Grand Blvd.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA 
    Occupation 14 Jan 1920  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago 
    Occupation 1920-1925  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    President of IASSO 
    • William was a founder and first president of the International Association of Street Sanitation Officials (IASSO).
    Newspaper Article 22 Apr 1925  Englewood, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    The Suburban Economist 
    • William was guest speaker at the Englewood Businesss Men's Association (EBMA) Luncheon.

      WASTE DISPOSAL
      PROBLEM SECOND
      ONLY TO TRANSIT
        ------
      Galligan Urgest Communities
      to Aid Street Cleaning
      Agencies
         ------
        That the city's problem of finding low places in which waste and ashes may be dumped is second in magnitude only to the transportation question, was maintained by W. J. Galligan, head of Chicago's department of street and alley cleaning in the Bureau of Streets, speaker at last Thursday's meeting of the Englewood Business Men's Association.

        "The Chicago Beautiful Plan," he said, "devotes not one single word to waste disposal.  Practically no scientific investigation of the problem has been made."

        Mr. Galligan scored the influence that secured the taking over, by the city, of the reduction plant at 39th and Iron sts.  According to his figures, the city had a pay roll there in 1924 of $735,000, and by-products of the plant brought in revenue of $330,000, leaving a deficit of $405,000.  This in addition to $202,000 which the city invested in purchase of the plant, which has been added to until the plant now represents a $1,000,000 investment.

          Previous Cost $45,000 Yearly

        "Prior to 1913(?),", said Mr. Galligan, "the city paid a contractor $45,000 annually to dispose of our waste.  And the woman who was chiefly responsible for the change is recognized all over the country as an authority on garbage disposal.  Which goes to prove that if one obtains the reputation of getting up early, he can sleep until noon."

        The purpose of Mr. Galligan's talk was to point out the importance of keeping the streets clean, and the advantages to be realized from co-operation between individuals and local agencies, and the city street cleaning system.

        He told how, when he was superintendent in the eighth ward, he had co-operated with the South End Women's Club in the disposition of waste products, and other civic cleanliness moves, which the result that the infant mortality rate in that section was greatly reduced.

           Chicago Behind Other Cities

        "Chicago does not produce as much garbage as do other cities," the speaker said, "due possibly, to the incinerators individuals have put on their premises.  We aim to collect garbage twice weekly in summer, and once each week in winter.

        "At the height of the street cleaning season, there are  1,800 white wings at work, 70 ash wagons and 28 bower flushers.
        "Chicago will spend $5,000,000 this year in keeping the city clean.  New York, with no larger territory, will spend almost $18,000,000 which proves that, although New York has of course, a larger territory Chicago is far behind in her standard of cleanliness.
        "A city is only as clean as its people, and this is especially true of neighborhoods.  Chicago should be as clean as it is great, and as pure as it is free."
    Census 10 Apr 1930  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    1930 
    • William J. Galligan Household:
      Galligan, William J., Head, Owns home worth $14,000.00, Owns a radio, Age 28, Married at age 28, Born in Wisconsin, Parents born in Northern Ireland, Occupation - Assistant Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago
      Galligan, Adell, Wife, Age 55, Married at age 21, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Northern Ireland
      McFarland, John G. Brother-in-law, Age 48, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Northern Ireland, Occupation - Manager of a Department Store
      McFarland, Helen T., Sister-in-law, Age 40, Single, Born in Illinois, Parents born in Northern Ireland, Occupation - Stenographer for the States Attorney's Office
    Residence Address 10 Apr 1930  Chicago (6858 Crandon Ave.), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Address:
    6858 Crandon Ave.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA 
    Occupation 10 Apr 1930  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Assistant Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago 
    Employed 1912-1945  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    City of Chicago as Assistant Superintendant of Streets 
    User ID 15.9 
    Retired 1945  Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    • William retired from his position as Assistant Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago, a post he held for 32 years.
    Burial Oct 1959  Chicago (Mount Olivet Cemetery), Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    William J. Galligan    		 William J. Galligan
    Death 26 Oct 1959  Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 12, 13] 
    Person ID I164  FLINT
    Last Modified 6 Jan 2014 

    Father Thomas Galligan,   b. 8 Apr 1833, County Cavan, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 May 1915, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Mary Galligan,   b. 14 May 1833, County Cavan, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Apr 1906, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 30 Sep 1855  Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14] 
    Galligan Sisters    		 Galligan Sisters
    Front: Cecilia Galligan James, Bessie Galligan Meyer, Kate Galligan.
    Back: Mary Ellen Galligan Fitzgerald, Alice Galligan Manning, Margaret Galligan Shanahan
    Galligan Brothers    		 Galligan Brothers
    Front: Edward Thomas Galligan, Henry Thomas Galligan, Thomas Edward Galligan/Gallagher, Jr.
    Back: James Aloysius Galligan, William J. Galligan
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Della McFarland,   b. Jun 1872, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 May 1960, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 87 years) 
    Marriage 23 Sep 1896  Cook County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 15] 
    Family ID F245  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Sep 2005 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 23 Sep 1869 - Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1870 - 28 Jul 1870 - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - 3 Jun 1880 - Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    1 Wilcox St.
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    USA - 3 Jun 1880 - Milwaukee (1 Wilcox St.), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRelocated - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 1888 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistered to Vote - 25 Oct 1892 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    4537 Halsted St.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA - 25 Oct 1892 - Chicago (4537 Halsted St.), Cook, Illinois, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 23 Sep 1896 - Cook County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - 2 Jun 1900 - Chicago (Lake), Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    5628 S. Peoria St.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA - 2 Jun 1900 - Chicago (5628 S. Peoria St.), Cook, Illinois, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployed - City of Chicago in the Bureau of Compensation - 1905 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - 18 Apr 1910 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    137 S. Waller Ave.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA - 18 Apr 1910 - Chicago (137 S. Waller Ave.), Cook, Illinois, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Clerk for the City - 18 Apr 1910 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployed - City of Chicago as Ward Superintendent - 1912 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - 14 Jan 1920 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    5004 Grand Blvd.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA - 14 Jan 1920 - Chicago (5004 Grand Blvd.), Cook, Illinois, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago - 14 Jan 1920 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - President of IASSO - 1920-1925 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNewspaper Article - The Suburban Economist - 22 Apr 1925 - Englewood, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - 10 Apr 1930 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence Address - Address:
    6858 Crandon Ave.
    Chicago, Illinois
    USA - 10 Apr 1930 - Chicago (6858 Crandon Ave.), Cook, Illinois, USA    		 Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Assistant Superintendent of Streets for the City of Chicago - 10 Apr 1930 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployed - City of Chicago as Assistant Superintendant of Streets - 1912-1945 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRetired - 1945 - Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Oct 1959 - Chicago (Mount Olivet Cemetery), Cook, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Oct 1959 - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    William J. Galligan (1869-1940)    		William J. Galligan (1869-1940)

  • Sources 
    1. [S86] 1870 US Census - WI, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City (Ward 5)/Thomas & Mary Galligan, (5th Ward p. 207. (July 28, 1870)).

    2. [S28] 1880 US Census - WI, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City (Ward 12)/Thomas & Mary Galligan, (p. 7 & 8, ED# 140, 12th Ward (June 3, 1880) Roll: T9_1438; Family History Film: 1255438; Page: 356.3000).

    3. [S13] California Department of Health Services Office of Health Information and Research Vital Statistics Section, Vital - California Deaths 1940-1997, (RootsWeb - http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi, Data contains records from 1940 thru 1997).

    4. [S28] 1880 US Census - WI, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City (Ward 12)/Thomas & Mary Galligan, (p. 7 & 8, ED# 140, 12th Ward (June 3, 1880) Roll: T9_1438; Family History Film: 1255438; Page: 356.3000) (Reliability: 3).
      1880 Census (from LDS CDs - "GULLIGAN" is typo; census page is correct: "Galligan")
      Census Place:  Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
           Source:   FHL Film 1255438  National Archives Film T9-1438     Page 356C
           Relation  Sex  Marr Race Age  Birthplace
      Thomas GULLIGAN     Self M    M    W    47   IRELAND
           Occ: Hooker In Roll Mill Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Mary GULLIGAN  Wife F    M    W    46   IRELAND
           Occ: Keeps House    Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Edward GULLIGAN     Son  M    S    W    20   WI
           Occ: Puddler   Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Katy GULLIGAN  Dau  F    S    W    16   WI
           Occ: At Home   Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Bessie GULLIGAN     Dau  F    S    W    14   IL
           Occ: At School Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Thomas GULLIGAN     Son  M    S    W    12   WI
           Occ: At School Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Willie GULLIGAN     Son  M    S    W    10   WI
           Occ: At School Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      Cecilia R. GULLIGAN Dau  F    S    W    8    WI
           Occ: At School Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELAND
      James GULLIGAN Son  M    S    W    4    WI
           Occ: At Home   Fa: IRELAND    Mo: IRELA

    5. [S429] Illinois State Archives, Chicago Voter Registration, 1892, (Ancestry.com. Chicago Voter Registration, 1892. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2001. Original data: Illinois State Archives microfilm (25 rolls).).

    6. [S129] 1900 US Census - IL, Cook, Chicago, Lake/Richard & Celia James & William & Della Galligan, (Ward 30, ED# 935, Sheet 3, June 2, 1900).

    7. [S658] APWA, Chicago Metro Chapter, Bio - Chicago Metro - A Century of Public Works, (Chicago, IL, APWA, 1994).

    8. [S689] 1910 US Census - IL, Cook, Chicago/William & Dela Galligan & Other (Collins), (Ward 25, ED# 1533, Sheet 3A, April 18, 1910 137 S. Waller Ave., Chicago, IL).

    9. [S121] 1920 US Census - IL, Cook County, Chicago/William & Della Galligan & Others, (Ward 6, ED#291 Sheet 17A, Jan 14, 1920).

    10. [S727] Newspaper - The Suburbanite Economist (Chicago, Illinois), (Chicago, Illinois), 1925-04-22 (Reliability: 4).
      WASTE DISPOSAL
      PROBLEM SECOND
      ONLY TO TRANSIT
         ------
      Galligan Urgest Communities
      to Aid Street Cleaning
      Agencies
         ------
        That the city's problem of finding low places in which waste and ashes may be dumped is second in magnitude only to the transportation question, was maintained by W. J. Galligan, head of Chicago's department of street and alley cleaning in the Bureau of Streets, speaker at last Thursday's meeting of the Englewood Business Men's Association.

        "The Chicago Beautiful Plan," he said, "devotes not one single word to waste disposal.  Practically no scientific investigation of the problem has been made."

        Mr. Galligan scored the influence that secured the taking over, by the city, of the reduction plant at 39th and Iron sts.  According to his figures, the city had a pay roll there in 1924 of $735,000, and by-products of the plant brought in revenue of $330,000, leaving a deficit of $405,000.  This in addition to $202,000 which the city invested in purchase of the plant, which has been added to until the plant now represents a $1,000,000 investment.

           Previous Cost $45,000 Yearly

        "Prior to 1913(?),", said Mr. Galligan, "the city paid a contractor $45,000 annually to dispose of our waste.  And the woman who was chiefly responsible for the change is recognized all over the country as an authority on garbage disposal.  Which goes to prove that if one obtains the reputation of getting up early, he can sleep until noon."

        The purpose of Mr. Galligan's talk was to point out the importance of keeping the streets clean, and the advantages to be realized from co-operation between individuals and local agencies, and the city street cleaning system.

        He told how, when he was superintendent in the eighth ward, he had co-operated with the South End Women's Club in the disposition of waste products, and other civic cleanliness moves, which the result that the infant mortality rate in that section was greatly reduced.

           Chicago Behind Other Cities

        "Chicago does not produce as much garbage as do other cities," the speaker said, "due possibly, to the invinerators individuals have put on their premises.  We aim to collect garbage twice weekly in summer, and once each week in winter.

        "At the height of the street cleaning season, there are  1,800 white wings at work, 70 ash wagons and 28 bower flushers.
        "Chicago will spend $5,000,000 this year in keeping the city clean.  New York, with no larger territory, will spend almost $18,000,000 which proves that, although New York has of course, a larger territory Chicago is far behind in her standard of cleanliness.
        "A city is only as clean as its people, and this is especially true of neighborhoods.  Chicago should be as clean as it is great, and as pure as it is free."

    11. [S123] 1930 US Census - IL, Cook, Chicago/William & Adell Galligan & Others, (Ward 7, Block 38, ED#16-262, Sheet 10B, April 10, 1930).

    12. [S48] Mary Galligan Nordmann, Information provided by Mary Galligan Nordmann.

    13. [S13] California Department of Health Services Office of Health Information and Research Vital Statistics Section, Vital - California Deaths 1940-1997, (RootsWeb - http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi, Data contains records from 1940 thru 1997) (Reliability: 3).
      GALLIGAN WILLIAM J 09/23/1870 GALLIGAN M WISCONSIN LOS ANGELES(19) 10/26/1959 89 yrs

    14. [S46] 1900 US Census - WI, Milwaukee County, Milwaukee City (Ward 17)/Tom & Mary Galligan, (Ward 17 ED# 147, p.9 (June 6, 1900)).

    15. [S657] Illinois State Archives, Vital - Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, (http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html) (Reliability: 3).
      GALLIGAN, WILLIAM J MCFARLAND, DELIA 09/23/1896 / 253902 COOK


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