Hello Gallaghers!!!!

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I have been able to trace my paternal great great-grandfather to a Thomas Gallagher b. appx 1845, married to Mary Ann Thornton Gallagher b. appx 1852 both born in Ireland but no specifics. They had several sons named Thomas Jr, Michael, James & John and my great grandmother Alice Treseda Gallagher b. Feb 1889 and lived in Pittsburgh, PA. That same year the family history (word of mouth only-cannot verify this with documentation) is that Thomas, in April 1889 was lighting a lantern in their home and a terrible accident occurred; he had a very long, full beard and the lantern caught his beard on fire and he burned to death at a relatively young age. I have not been able to find record of the family in the USA but have been told the children were sent to live with an aunt after Thomas died. I do find Alice T on the 1920 census married to my great grandfather Frederick Arcutt, living in Pittsburgh, PA.
I am hoping someone in the Gallagher family recognizes this information and story of Thomas and that I am able to find out where in Ireland Thomas and Mary Ann were married. Thanks so much for any help in advance. Vicki.