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Author: MegMS
Surnames: Callahan/Callaghan, Doherty, Gibbons
Classification: queries
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I'm sorry, this probably won't help you on your particular search, but I, too am
searching for a Calla(g)han-Doherty couple and their families. James Callahan and Mary
Doherty had my g-g-mother Annie in Donegal in 1868 and at least 2, Hannah and Mary, and
maybe 3 (Bridget) sisters after. James died in 1873, Mary probably in 1883 before Sept
when the 2 older girls immigrated to Pittsburgh, PA. They went to live with 2 maiden
aunts in their late 40s, named Ann and Kate Gibbons.
Family lore tells of a Callaghan going to Australia and becoming known as the King of
Rochester (I think?). I have not been able to find out anything about that. To confuse
things, young Mary Callahan married John Callaghan in 1892 or so and they lived in
Letterkenny. Not sure which side the "King" belonged to. There is also lore
about a Doherty going to Aus. and becoming a published author. I'll ask my aunt more
about that. Could there be a connection? Could your John be the "King?" ;)
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