Richard Callaghan married his wife Bridget O'Dwyer in Co Tipperary in 1835 but it
wasn't until 1855 that they emigrated to Australia with children Bridget, Margaret,
Owen, Catherine, Jeremiah, Mary, John, Michael and Eliza. Their youngest child, another
Bridget was born in 1857 (presume elder Bridget died but not sure where ?) Their eldest
son Owen, his wife Mary O'Brien and children emigrated to USA in late 1800s.
Richard's parents were Owen and Margaret ? from Lattan County Tipperary.
Catherine's parents Michael O'Dwyer and Bridget Power married in Solohead/Oola in
1812. Catherine's siblings include Patrick b 1817, Winifred b 1822 and John b1827.
Griffiths Valuations (1851) Richard Callaghan in Kyle. Owen Callaghan in Ballynadruckilly
(not sure if father or brother) Would be thrilled to hear of any family connections.
Suzanne Newbury