Individual Details

Cyrus Galley

(29 Nov 1836 - 19 Jan 1883)

Cyrus Galley moved to Mount Pleasant around 1860, and in 1865 partnered with B. F. Mechling and William Douglas to form a carriage making business, Galley, Mechling and Company. Upon Cyrus' death, Cyrus' son Cassius inherited Cyrus' stake. Cassius then bought out his father's partners and partnered with his brothers William and Orrin. Under Cassius' leadership the firm transitioned to making automobile parts and fire truck bodies. Cyrus retired in 1938, and left the business to his nephew, George Galley.

Events

Birth29 Nov 1836, Fayette, PA
Death19 Jan 1883, Westmoreland, PA
BurialMount Pleasant Cemetery, , Westmoreland, PA

Families

FatherPeter Galley (1798 - 1865)
MotherFrances Sherrick ( - )