The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-12-25
Death OF DR.. John Galloway.

In our obituary column this week We record the
death Of DIR. John Galloway, one Of the mos; prom
inent physicians and surgeons Of the State. The
DIR. was we'll known TO our readers a. 20 make
II almost unnecessary to say anything of his
standing and worth In the community. We can
not, however, let the opportunity pass without
testfying our appreciation Of his merit. lie Was
q son Of the late Thomas Galloway, Of Timonium.
The family on both paiernal and naterna! sides
was old and highly respected In this county. be-
ing descended on the fathers side from old
Methodist family, in which denomination his
grandfather was minister and local preacher
His mother, whose maiden maine was Clark. came
10 this county from 81. Mary's county early in this
century aud settled with her brothers in the neigh
borhood Of the present village Of Texas. where
they were smong the first engaged In burning
lime.
In his early days the DR.. was u hard student.
and under the tuition Of Vim. Willingman Ia name
strikingy familiar 90 many Of our readcrs) re-
ceivcd y solid English education, after which he
was sent TO 81. Mary's College. Baltimore. After
remaining some time in this institution be studied
medicine under the late Prof. Dunbar and gradu-
ated with honor in lSiS. Remaining at the Lon-
bard street Inhrmary as assistant physician, he
contracted ship-fever and lay n long time with
but little hope O: recovery. In this institution he
became a great fayortc with the Sisters Of Charity
by his close attention 10 duty and gcntiemanly
manner. Returning home he entered the practice
Of his profession. in which he rapidly
geon and practitioner, and his name became n
household word in every home. the howell rs well
rs the mansion.
The disease Of which the DIR. died was consump-
ton. brought on from severe cold contracted
while attending poor colorcd woman, where he
required 20 remain all night in n cold garrett.
From this followed pneumonia. which finally set
tied upon his lungs. lie was confined 90 his room
about three months, during which time continual
aow Of friends were calling TO inquire Of his cop
dition and offer their services.
The Dr.'s religious views had always tended
towards the Catholic church. and early in his last
illness hssert for Rev. Father Lanahan. and with
fervor and humility prepared for the change which
he knew was not far distant. lie leaves four
children. joseph, Thomas and William by his first
wife, Miss Bnscy, Of West Rivcr.) and james. by
his last wife, miss McGraw. of Luthervilie.l
The funeral took place Mt 81. Joscph's Catholic
church.. on Monday. and notwithstanding the
snow storm which prevailed. was largely attended.
the number present being estimated at not less
than 500. The pall-bearers were Messrs. George
Jessop. Joshua =. Talbot, Samuel Ceilings, Chas.
o. Cockey, DIR. A. T. Ridgely, Prof. james Nus
scar and John =. Clark.
In accordance with his request the DIR. was laid
20 rest in the grounds where he had played rs n
boy before either church or graveyard were
thought Of aud around which the lAboTs Of life
were spent in doing good. IL Is mere justice to
his memory to say that no one had less probation
and no one more friends.