Beaver Island ArchiveSearch

Event

Automobile accident near Petoskey injures the John Gallagher family (1961)

Also 1961 John Gallagher family automobile accident

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinPetoskey
ErasModern era

Summary

The April 1961 issue reports that John Gallagher, Lillian Gallagher, and their daughter Mary Elizabeth were injured in a head-on automobile accident near Petoskey. The family was reported improving or released after examination.

Evidence and limits

The notice does not give the accident date, roadway, other driver, hospital record, or police report.

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, April 1961, “Around the Island.”
    Reports a head-on collision near Petoskey involving John and Lillian Gallagher and their daughter Mary Elizabeth. It says both cars were demolished, John was released after examination, Lillian had three cracked ribs and cuts and bruises, and Mary Elizabeth had severe cuts and bruises; all were improving or released. It is a newspaper notice, not a medical or police record.