Robert Galey, Sr., father of the Galey Bros., the well known oil men and of Daniel Galey, of Perry township, this county, the former home of the family, died at his residence in Bellevernon, Pa., on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 84 years.
During a long life of industry and frugality Mr. Galey accumulated a fortune and his estate is estimated to be worth a half million dollars. His remains were laid to rest at Beaver, the home of his son, Thomas F. Galey.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895
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Robert Galey, Sr., of Bellevernon, died at his residence Thursday evening of last week at the advanced age of 84 years. Mr. Galey was formerly a resident of Perry township, this county, was prominent in oil interests and amassed a large fortune. There are eight of his sons engaged in the oil and gas business at various points in the lower oil country, Daniel only, now a citizen of this county.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 31-Jan-1895
You can visit the memorial page for Robert Galey, Sr.
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