In the years 1870-1914, out of 199 presidents (Lviv, Kraków) and mayors of 30 larger Galician cities, at least 19 were former January insurgents. In 1863, the younger ones took an active part in the fight, the older ones acted in the power structures, and everyone supported the uprising in a way that was accessible to them. Under their rule, the cities developed the legal basis for functioning and began the process of modernization. They held important political functions on the forum of the country and the state, they were socially active, they were successful in their professional lives. Their courage, commitment to public service and resourcefulness in action were appreciated by the society, which expressed its appreciation in various forms (occasional appearances, manifest funerals, patronage of streets, monuments). Merits, however, did not protect against criticism, which was mostly about character flaws, and less often about mistakes in the actions taken.