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CALLAHAN (Soundex C450) — See also ABDALLAH, ATALLAH, CAHALAN, CALL, CALLAGHAN, CALLANAN, CALLIHAN, CLAHAN, COLAHAN, COLIHAN, COLOHAN, CULEHAN, DILLAHA, FALLAHAY, GALLAHAN, GALLAHER, GALLAHUE, HALLAHAN, MOLLAHAN, NASRALLAH, OCALLAGHAN, OCALLAHAN, OULLAHAN.

  CALLAHAN: See also James Callahan Kinsler — Michael J. Walsh
  Callahan, A. K. — also known as Temo Callahan — of Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Ala. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Callahan, Andrew J. — of New Jersey. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 7th District, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Bill See William Callahan
  Callahan, C. Patrick II See Cornelius Patrick Callahan II
  Callahan, Chris — of Rutherfordton, Rutherford County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Callahan, Christine H. (born c.1945) — of Middletown, Newport County, R.I. Born about 1945. Republican. Member of Rhode Island state house of representatives 72nd District; elected 2002; delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Callahan, Cornelius Patrick II (1915-1994) — also known as C. Patrick Callahan II — of Coronado, San Diego County, Calif. Born in Butte, Silver Bow County, Mont., October 17, 1915. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; mayor of Coronado, Calif., 1978-84. Catholic. Died, of cancer, in Coronado, San Diego County, Calif., June 12, 1994 (age 78 years, 238 days). Interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, Calif.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Callahan, D. James — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Callahan, Dan — of Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 4th District, 1923-24. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Dan F. — of Kingman, Kingman County, Kan.; Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1916 (member, Credentials Committee), 1920, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Daniel K. — of Greenville, Mercer County, Pa. Burgess of Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1927. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Daniel T. — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1912; Progressive candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 10th District, 1912, 1914. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Dennis — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Callahan, Dennis M. — of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Md. Democrat. Mayor of Annapolis, Md., 1985-89. Still living as of 1989.
  Callahan, Dick See Richard James Callahan
  Callahan, Donald A. (b. 1876) — of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Ill.; Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Born in Galena, Jo Daviess County, Ill., September 8, 1876. Son of Thomas Callahan and Mary Jennings (Rowe) Callahan. Republican. School teacher; lawyer; member of Idaho state house of representatives, 1921-23; member of Idaho state senate, 1923-33; president, Callahan Consolidated Mines, 1937; candidate for U.S. Senator from Idaho, 1938; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1940. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Elks; Rotary. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, May 10, 1905, to Agnes Kelly.
  Callahan, Francis P. — of Keene, Cheshire County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Keene 1st Ward; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Frank J. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Independent candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 11th District, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, George (born c.1939) — of Theodore, Mobile County, Ala. Born about 1939. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Callahan, H. L. 'Sonny' See Herbert Leon Callahan
  Callahan, Henry J. — of Essex County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Essex County, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Herbert Leon (b. 1932) — also known as H. L. 'Sonny' Callahan — of Mobile, Mobile County, Ala. Born in Mobile, Mobile County, Ala., September 11, 1932. Member of Alabama state house of representatives, 1971-79; member of Alabama state senate, 1979-83; candidate in Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, 1982; U.S. Representative from Alabama 1st District, 1985-2003; delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2004. Catholic. Still living as of 2009.
  Cross-reference: Jo Bonner
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
J. G. Callahan Callahan, J. G. (born c.1886) — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Iowa, about 1886. Lawyer; member of Minnesota state senate 28th District, 1915-22. Burial location unknown.
  Image source: Minnesota Legislative Manual 1917
  Callahan, J. R. — also known as Joe Callahan — of Milford, Iroquois County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Callahan, Mrs. J. S. — of Fargo, Cass County, N.Dak. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Dakota, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Callahan, J. W. — of Bainbridge, Decatur County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, James See D. James Callahan
  Callahan, James E. — of Massachusetts. U.S. Vice Consul in London, 1925-32; Montreal, 1943. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, James J. — Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1986. Still living as of 1986.
  Callahan, James N. — of Saginaw, Saginaw County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Saginaw County 1st District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, James N. (1932-2007) — of Mt. Morris, Genesee County, Mich. Born in Flint, Genesee County, Mich., January 9, 1932. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict; mayor of Mt. Morris, Mich.; member of Michigan state house of representatives 83rd District, 1967-70; defeated in primary, 1964; candidate for Michigan state senate 25th District, 1970. Catholic. Irish ancestry. Member, Knights of Columbus. Died, in Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Fla., October 6, 2007 (age 75 years, 270 days). Cremated; ashes interred at Bay Pines National Cemetery, North Bay Pines, Fla.
  Callahan, James Yancy (1852-1935) — of Kingfisher, Kingfisher County, Okla. Born near Salem, Dent County, Mo., December 19, 1852. Delegate to U.S. Congress from Oklahoma Territory, 1897-99. Died in Enid, Garfield County, Okla., May 3, 1935 (age 82 years, 135 days). Interment at Enid Cemetery, Enid, Okla.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Callahan, Jeffrey — of Stuart, Martin County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Callahan, Joe See J. R. Callahan
  Callahan, John — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 1st District, 1861-62. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, John (b. 1865) — of Menasha, Winnebago County, Wis.; Madison, Dane County, Wis. Born in Goldens Bridge, Westchester County, N.Y., December 18, 1865. Son of M. J. Callahan and Johanna (Walsh) Callahan. School teacher and principal; superintendent of schools; Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, 1921-. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, September 12, 1889, to Minnie A. Powers.
  Callahan, John A. — of Lawrence, Essex County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Callahan, John F. — of Hamilton County, Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for Ohio state house of representatives from Hamilton County, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, John F. — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Still living as of 1988.
  Callahan, John H. (1878-1939) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Fort Randall, Gregory County, Dakota Territory (now S.Dak.), 1878. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War; oil producer; candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 2nd District, 1922; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1929-32; defeated, 1932, 1936, 1938. Died in 1939 (age about 61 years). Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, John H. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Manchester 6th Ward, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Callahan, John M. — of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1924, 1928; candidate for secretary of state of Wisconsin, 1924; Wisconsin Democratic state chair, 1925-27. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee, Wis.
  Callahan, John William — of Wayne County, Mich. Circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1997-2001. Still living as of 2001.
  Callahan, Joseph M. — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Lawyer; member of New York state assembly from New York County 35th District, 1916; Bronx County Clerk, 1918-21; Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1927-55; resigned 1955; Justice of the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court 1st Department, 1937-49. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Joseph T. — of Wray, Yuma County, Colo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Callahan, Joseph V. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, K. J. — Member of Wisconsin state assembly from Adams and Marquette counties; elected 1930. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Louise — of Reading, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Callahan, Marlow — of South Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Mayor of South Salt Lake, Utah, 1953. Still living as of 1953.
  Callahan, Matthew F. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Canton, St. Lawrence County, N.Y. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; lawyer; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1927-28; defeated (Republican), 1924, 1944; candidate in Democratic primary for circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935; member of Michigan state senate 1st District, 1947-48; defeated, 1928 (Republican primary), 1942 (Democratic primary), 1948 (Republican primary), 1950 (Republican primary). Irish ancestry. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Michael J. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 2nd District, 1894. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Michael J. — of Wayne County, Mich. Circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1997-2001. Still living as of 2001.
  Callahan, Michael J. — of Medford, Middlesex County, Mass. Democrat. Elected Massachusetts Governor's Council 6th District 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Callahan, Mike — of Monterey, Putnam County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Callahan, Neil — of Los Altos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Callahan, P. H. See Patrick Henry Callahan
  Callahan, Parnell J. T. (1912-1969) — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Born in Yonkers, Westchester County, N.Y., June 16, 1912. Republican. Lawyer; law professor; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of New York state assembly from Bronx County 12th District, 1957-58; defeated, 1958. Catholic. Member, American Legion; Knights of Columbus; Ancient Order of Hibernians. Died, from a heart attack, in Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., February 27, 1969 (age 56 years, 256 days). Interment at Long Island National Cemetery, near Farmingdale, Long Island, N.Y.
  Relatives: Married 1943 to Jane Tubridy.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Callahan, Patrick II See Cornelius Patrick Callahan II
  Callahan, Patrick E. (born c.1861) — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., about 1861. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 2nd District, 1910, 1911. Burial location unknown.
  Cross-reference: William Berri
  Callahan, Patrick Henry (b. 1866) — also known as P. H. Callahan — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, October 15, 1866. Son of John Cormic Callahan and Mary Anna (Connolly) Callahan. Democrat. Varnish manufacturer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1920; Dry candidate for delegate to Kentucky convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.
  Presumably named for: Patrick Henry
  Relatives: Married, January 20, 1891, to Julia Laure Cahill.
  Callahan, Paul F. — of Nassau County, N.Y. Right To Life candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 5th District, 1984; Right To Life candidate for New York state senate 6th District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Callahan, Peter F. — of New York. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 34th District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Callahan, Philip A. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Richard — Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Ontonagon District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Richard James — also known as Richard Callahan; Dick Callahan — of Bellevue, Campbell County, Ky. Democrat. Mayor of Bellevue, Ky., 1958-65; defeated in primary, 1953, 1965. Still living as of 1965.
  Callahan, Samuel Benton (1833-1911) — of Oklahoma. Born in Mobile, Mobile County, Ala., January 26, 1833. Served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; Tribal Representative to Confederate Congress, 1864-65; justice of Oklahoma state supreme court, 1891. Creek Indian ancestry. Died in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Okla., February 17, 1911 (age 78 years, 22 days). Interment at Greenhill Cemetery, Muskogee, Okla.
  Callahan, Sheri M. — of Michigan. Square Deal candidate for secretary of state of Michigan, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, Sonny See Herbert Leon Callahan
  Callahan, Temo See A. K. Callahan
  Callahan, Timothy F. (b. 1856) — of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. Born in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, March 1, 1856. Son of John Callahan and Margaret (Murphy) Callahan. Republican. Merchant; real estate and insurance business; member, Lewiston City Council, 1883-86; Lewiston Water Commissioner, 1885-91; member of Maine state house of representatives, 1891; Lewiston city treasurer, 1894-1904; treasurer, Maine State Fair, 1907-21; director, C.M.G. Hospital, 1905; trustee, People's Savings Bank, 1905; Maine state auditor, 1913-14; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1920, 1924. Catholic. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, October 21, 1885, to Mary E. McVay.
  Callahan, Vincent F., Jr. — of McLean, Fairfax County, Va. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1964; Presidential Elector for Virginia, 1972, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Callahan, William — of Salem County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Salem County, 1865. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, William — of Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Republican. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Ohio County; elected 1942; chair of Ohio County Republican Party, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, William — also known as Bill Callahan — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 36th District, 1973. Still living as of 1973.
  Callahan, William J. — U.S. Vice Consul in Fiume, 1919; Trieste, 1921. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, William J. (d. 1938) — of Keene, Cheshire County, N.H. Mayor of Keene, N.H., 1938; died in office 1938. Died July 27, 1938. Burial location unknown.
  Callahan, William J. — of St. Clair Shores, Macomb County, Mich. Democrat. Mayor of St. Clair Shores, Mich., 1995; member of Michigan state house of representatives 26th District; elected 1998. Catholic. Irish, Polish, and German ancestry. Still living as of 2002.
  Callahan, William L. — of Braddock, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Burgess of Braddock, Pennsylvania, 1927; defeated, 1941. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.



 

 


 
   
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