Born near Labasheeda, in Slievedooley, County Clare, Ireland, the son of Thomas Gallery and Mary O"Neill. Daniel Gallery moved with his fathers and brothers to Montreal Quebec in the early 1860s, after his father Thomas was evicted from his farms at Slievedooley.
Daniel"s brother John set up a successful large bakery in Montreal Gallery Brothers. Daniel Gallery was educated at the Christian Brothers" School. A merchant, he was an Alderman from 1898 to 1903 and acting mayor.
Foreign four years Daniel was School Commissioner of the Catholic Schools Board in Montreal.
He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons at the general elections of 1900. He served as Liberal Party Whip from 1902 on.
He was re-elected at the general elections of 1904. A Liberal, he served until 1906 when the election was declared void.
He was defeated in the 1917 federal election when he ran as an independent.
Once World War 1 broke out Daniel was instrumental in setting up a Home Guard in Montreal. He was Vice President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. In 1894 Daniel was Grand Marshal of the Montreal Street Patrick"s day parade.
Daniel was extremely proud of his Irish heritage and descent and was a big promoter of Home Rule for Ireland.
"Gallery Square" was named after Daniel Gallery in 1930 and still exists in Griffintown in Montreal.
He was a lifetime member of the Young Irishman"s Literary and Benefit Association. He was a member of several benevolent societies including the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Knights of Columbanus.
