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Surnames: Callaghan
Classification: Query
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I am looking for Callaghan (various spellings) from Birkenhead, Wirral and back to Ireland
not sure where.
Fathers name Michael Callaghan, mother not known. Two childern I know off are,
William Callaghan, born about 1821, Ireland. nothing else known about this person.
Peter Callaghan, born about 1828, Ireland. Peter married Ann Corcoran, 2 Dec 1851 in
Birkenhead.
Peter and Ann had 5 childern I know off, Micheal, Sept 1852. William, May 1855. Mary Ann,
May 1857. Thomas, May 1861. Peter, Aug 1863. All these childern were born in Birkenhead. I
have copies of birth and marriage certificates.
Peter's son Michael married Sarah Whelan, June 1878, Birkenhead. Nothing else known
Peter's son William married Mary Ann Thomas, May 1881, Wellington, New Zealand. This
is where I come in have lots on this line.