Daniel Gallagher (sheriff)

Daniel Gallagher
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 23rd district
In office
January 2, 1939 – January 7, 1942
Preceded byWilliam B. Hornblower
Succeeded byWilliam Clifton Berry
Personal details
Born(1896-09-06)September 6, 1896
DiedMarch 6, 1956(1956-03-06) (aged 59)
Political partyDemocratic

Daniel Gallagher (September 6, 1896 – May 6, 1956) was the Sheriff of the City and County of San Francisco from 1952–56. During his tenure he fought for prison reform and higher pay for women employees. Prior to being appointed Sheriff, he was a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Gallagher also served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 23rd district from 1939 to 1942.