Summary
Theresa Gallagher is identified by a February 2026 local-history interview as the mother of Eleanor Gallagher McDonough and a member of the family branch called the Bowery Gallaghers.
Evidence and limits
The held interview is the authority for this limited relationship claim. It does not establish Theresa’s birth, death, marriage, or independent residence dates.
Open questions
- Which civil, parish, census, or land records identify Theresa Gallagher?
- What source establishes the family’s marriage and residence chronology?
See also
Sources
- Michelle LaFreniere, "On the Front Porch with Eleanor McDonough," *Northern Islander*, February 2026.The interview names Theresa Gallagher as Eleanor's mother and describes the Gallagher family home, farm, and three children; it does not provide Theresa's dates or a full civil-record biography.