I am researching the James Gallagher family. James married Lucinda Cota in Grass Valley. (Lucinda's mother Marie Philomena Morrissc or Morrisette and father Narcisse (Nelson) Cota came from New Hampshier in 1862 to Nevada County. They divorced in Nevada County in 1868) James and Lucinda had 5 children named Mamie, Peter, Josephine, Adelle, and Emily(died at early age). The oldest four children were born in Nevada County and were raised in the Catholic Orphanage in the the late 1890's after Lucinda died in Gold Flat when she was 33. Peter went to war and was never heard from again. James Gallagher had an Uncle Peter who also died in Nevada County. He had an Uncle Frank, Aunt Ann and name unknown father who all suposedly came from New Jersey. Would love to here from cousins/relatives. Lucind had a sister Josephine and brother Napoleon

Still researching James Francis Gallagher husband to Lucinda Cota. They had 5 children that were raised in Grass Valley, CaTheyy both died in Nevada County, Ca.

Source: Union Friday, Feb. 1, 1889 pg 3 col. 1 top

Death of Peter Gallagher. - Peter Gallagher, an old resident of Jones' Bar, was caved on by a bank while engaged in mining, a week or more ago, but it was not supposed at the time that he was seriously hurt, but subsequently it was discovered that one of his hips was broken, and James Gallagher, his nephew, brought him up to his house on Gold Flat, that he might receive more convenient medical attention. Mr. Gallagher continued, however, to grow worse, and on Wednesday afternoon died from the effects of his hurt. He had no family.
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Source: Union Saturday, Feb. 2, 1889 pg 3 col. 1 nr. top

Persons and Things. - The funeral of the late Peter Gallagher took place yesterday. He had been a resident of Jones' Bar since the early 50's, when it was one of the principal mining camps in the county.
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Peter Galagher (surname is spelled this way on his tombstone) is buried in Old St. Patrick's Cemetery (corner of Chapel and Church streets) Grass Valley, CA. The death notice stating he had no family is incorrect as can be seen within his Probate case #411 on file at Doris Foley Library for historical research. His tombstone, besides having the misspelled last name, also has the wrong year of death (1888) when he died in 1889. Also appearing on this stone are the names Peter and Edward Sheridan. The stone was erected after the death of Peter Sheridan through a stipulation in his will, in which Edward is listed as his brother and Peter Gallagher as a friend. The Sheridan brothers were born in Ireland (possibly county Cavan as the will states they had a brother and two sisters residing there).

Peter Gallagher's probate case #411 was filed on Feb. 6, 1889, by petitioner James F. Gallagher, listed as his nephew within said document. This document is extremely hard to read, but through it I found James F. Gallagher was aged 35 and was residing at Peter Sheridan's in Nevada County. The existance of a possible sister is connected by the mentioning of a deceased brother, Frank Gallagher, the word sister could be deciphered, but may have been sister-in-law, in some places it looks like a name was given, but it was indecipherable.

Source: Grass Valley Daily Union Thursday, Dec. 27, 1894 pg 4 col. 1 mid top

Pat Ferres and James Gallagher have leased the Smedley mining claim located at Rough and Ready from Stephen Hocking and John Connolly.
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Source: Marriages by Grooms Name 1856 - 1998

GALLAGHER, JAMES F. to COTA, LUCINDA M. May 4, 1887 [NEPHEW, JAMES F.?]
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Source: Naturalization Index Card File - Doris Foley Historical Library, Nevada City, CA

Gallagher, Francis Birthplace: Ireland Date of Naturalization: October 5, 1868 [BROTHER, FRANK?]

Gallagher, James Birthplace: Ireland Date of Naturalization: June 29, 1867 Witnesses: T. Garrity; James McKellis

Gallagher, Peter Birthplace: Ireland Date of Naturalization: November 7, 1864

Source: 1856 Brown & Dallison's Nevada, Grass Valley and Rough and Ready Directory reprinted by Maria E. Fields Brower 2001 pg. 71

Gallagher James, boards Oriental Hotel [Nevada]


Also interred at Old St Patricks is LUCINDA M. Cota, whose death notices follow:

Source: Grass Valley Daily Union newspaper Saturday March 6, 1886 pg 2 col. 4 top

DIED. - At Sebastopol, near Grass Valley, March 4th, 1886, LUCINDA M., wife of Michell COTA, aged 46 years, 2 months and 4 days, a native of Canada. [The funeral will take place from the family residence, Sebastopol, Sunday, afternoon at 2 o'clock. Religious services at St. Patrick's Church.]

Source: Grass Valley Daily Union newspaper Saturday March 6, 1886 pg 3 col. 2 bottom

Death of Mrs. Cota. - Mrs. Lucinda M. Cota, wife of Michell COTA died Thursday at Sebastopol, in Grass Valley Township. The lady had been a resident here for many years, and had a large circle of friends who appreciated the good and kind qualities of her nature, and who will sincerely sympathize with the family in their great loss and affliction. The funeral will take place from the family residence at Sebastopol to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Religious services at St. Patricks Church.

The following naturalization record is undoubtedly that of her husband Mitchell:

Source: Naturalization Index Card File - Doris Foley Historical Library, Nevada City, CA

Cota, Mitchell Birthplace: Canada Allegiance: Great Britain Date of Naturalization: August 5, 1865

Perhaps the following naturalization record is that a relative, especially since the date thereof matches Mitchell's above:

Source: Naturalization Index Card File - Doris Foley Historical Library, Nevada City, CA

Cota, Joseph Birthplace: Canada Allegiance: Great Britain Date of Naturalization: August 5, 1865


Hope this is helpful to your search.

Are you related to Gallagher - Cota. If so I am through marriage. My deceased husband is the grandson of James F. Gallagher and Lucinda Cota, Your post to "andertow" was forwarded to me by relative. If interested, please contact me.

Are you related to Gallagher - Cota. I am through marriage. Your reply to "andertow" was forwarded to me. If related - contact me, I may have information regarding the Gallaghe's and Cota's.

For many years, I have had concerns about the condition of our old cemeteries here in Nevada County and finally decided to preserve them in their present state by taking photos of all the tombstones within. While doing so, I became even more interested in the people behind the stones as I feel that they have unfortunately become a forgotten part of our past. As they represent the everyday people of Nevada County's past, I feel some relationship to all of them, as an everyday person Nevada County's present. To the best of my knowledge, I am not a part of their family legacy.

I have begun my research with Old St. Patrick's Cemetery, in which are present the following Gallagher's:

PETER GALLAGHER (his info already posted here and if I've figured it out correctly; uncle to your husband's grandfather, James F. Gallagher)

BRIDGET GALLAGHER (she was according to her stone the 13 yr 8 mo. old daughter of C and C GALLAGHER, whom I have narrowed down to probably being Charles and Christiana GALLAGHER of Coyoteville (Wet Hill, West of Nevada City, CA). Bridget's date of death was May 11, 1861. Charles GALLAGHER was born in Ireland and naturalized June 6, 1882, he may have died prior to 1880 as I have found Mrs. Christiana GALLAGHER as being married to Henry Grover by that year.)

I have yet to determine if these Gallagher's were related, or if, or what, relationship they had to other Gallagher's who also resided in Nevada County.

Also at Old St. Patrick's is:

COTA, LUCINDA M. (whom I don't belive was the same LUCINDA as the one married to James F., but am thinking may have held some relationship. Her dates do not correspond, but the same name is uncanny)

My posting was to give what information I had on hand to those who sought that info. Just within the last week, I became aware of this site, and thought I might help others while trying to seek further insight myself.

Am hoping to perhaps compile enough material for a book, which I feel would be of interest to our community as well as a treasure trove to families searching for loved ones who were part of Nevada County's history. If for some reason a book is not feasible, I intend to put it in the capable hands of our local historical library, for the same reasons.

Therefore, any information you might be gracious enough to extend would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your reply and your time.

Thank you for responding. I'm not sure that I want to put names regarding our family on Ancestry.com. It is something I have to discuss with my family. Lucinda Cota buried at St. Patrick's is my husband's great grand aunt. I guess that is how you say it. She is the sister-in-law of my husband's great grandparents.

Thanks so much for recapping the information that you have.
I have most of this information. However, I am confused about a few things. I do know that there were two James Gallagher families in Nevada County during those years.

You mention a Francis Gallaher, Naturalized October 5, 1868, with a brother Frank. I do not know who this is. Maybe he is my James Francis Gallagher's father, who we know had a brother with the name Frank.

There is another Francis Gallagher Naturalized 10/13/1855 according to a book entitled, "Nevada County Vital Statics" written by David Compstock that I do not know who this is either.

Also our Uncle Peter Gallagher's does have a brother named Frank and I think to a sister named Ann is mentioned in Peters will, which I received a copy and I agree it is very difficult to read.

I am sure that my great grandmother Lucinda Cota (wife of James Gallagher) was named after her Aunt Lucinda Cote, wife of Mitchel Cota. Mitchel was brother to Julia, Tharsile and Narcisse (Nelson) Cote who were all born in Canada.

Narcisse Cote was married to Marie Phillomena Morris (Morrissc) in New Hampshire in 1859. They owned and operated the saloon in Nevada City now known as the

I, Barbara, am the great gandaughter of James Fracis Gallgher. Mamie Gallagher, was the oldest daughter of James and Lucinda (Cota) Gallagher. Mamie had 3 daughters. the oldest was my mother Evelyn Marie Stone Reed.

I did not locate a grave for my great Grand parents James and Lucinda Gallagher when I visited Grass Valley years ago. They are supposedly buried at the new Catholic Cemetery. A picture would be greatly appreciated.

Still hoping to locate my Great Uncle Peter who left Nevada County to go into the Merchant Marines.

Thanks for all your help. My email address is andertow@pacbell.net