Born at Templemoyle in
Derry and apprenticed to the general merchanting firm of
Osborne & Allen at the age of 14, Tom Gallaher set up business for himself in 1857 in a single room where he would twist his
tobacco and wrap it before delivering it to his customers. In 1863 he moved to
Belfast where he was able to access a larger market for his product. He died in 1928 and is buried in
Belfast City Cemetery. ==Family==