Category: Who was John Gallison? And what’s the deal with his Journals?

Who was John Gallison?

Coming soon! Keep an eye out for mention in the Journal of the Early Republic.

Author Stephen SymchychPosted on January 1, 2017January 25, 2026Categories Who was John Gallison? And what's the deal with his Journals?

John Gallison: Quick Bio

John Gallison (1788-1820) was a lawyer who lived and worked in Boston and on the North Shore of Massachusetts. His journals (ten volumes of which survive) leave an extended record of life during that time. Politics, society, intellectual life, Unitarianism, and the difficulties of simply earning a living all fell under his eye, often in interconnected ways. If you're still curious, please jump to a more detailed biography:

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This blog will be devoted primarily to publicizing the journals of John Gallison. His other writings and contemporary documents mentioned in the Journals’ pages will also get some attention– along with occasional editorial comments from me. Learn more…