James Galley
The Galleys are of German descent, but came to America during the eighteenth century. They located in the State of Maryland. Jacob Galley was born here in 1800. He married Lydia Derr about 1827. He was a millwright by trade, which occupation he followed through life. Their family consisted of twelve children, only five of whom are now living. They immigrated to Shelby County in 1845, and located in Loramie Township. In 1852 he was killed by being thrown from a wagon. His wife died in 1862. James Galley, the second son of the above, was born in Frederick County, Md., in 1830, consequently was fifteen years of age at the time they came to the county. In 1851 he married Mary A. Finfrock, a daughter of Peter and Barbary (Palmer) Finfrock. After marriage he rented land until 1866, when he bought his present home in Cynthian. Upon this home he has erected good buildings, and has a well-improved farm, all made by industry and economy. They have reared three children, viz., Emma A., John P., and Melinda E. The latter died in 1882.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883