James Ambrose Gallivan

Background

Gallivan, James Ambrose was born on October 22, 1866 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James S. and Mary (Flynn) Gallivan.

Education

Graduate Boston Latin School, 1884 (Benjamin Franklin Medal). Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1888.

Career

Entered newspaper work, Boston, 18S8. Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1895, 1896, Senate, 1897, 1898. Street commissioner, Boston, 1901-1914.

Elected member 63d Congress, 12th Massachusetts District, April 12, 1914.

Reëlected 64th to 66th Congresses (1915-1921), and 68th and 69th Congresses (1923-1927).

Achievements

• James Ambrose Gallivan has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Massachusetts House of Representatives, 1895, 1896, Senate, 1897, 1898.

Connections

Married Louise A. Burke, February 21, 1898.

Father:

James South. Gallivan

Mother:

Mary (Flynn) Gallivan

Spouse:

Louise A. Burke