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Author: kelvinc158
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Hi Clare
It is very possible that there is a close relationship between Hugh and Edward though I
have not traced any evidence for this. I have found from the papers concerning his signing
on for the Army that Hugh was born around 1809 in Lurgan, Armagh.
Family stories had our Callaghan family originating in County Clare, Ireland. However I
have discovered that there is a village of Clare only a few miles from Lurgan. Maybe this
was were he was born or his family (Callaghan) originated.
Having joined the Army he moved around the country and spent 5 years in the West Indies.
On discharge he settled in Stafford, close to his wife Hannah's (Tavenor) family.
Like yourself I have discovered various spellings of his name in the various records.
I'm still looking to discover more of his background.
REGARDS: Kelvin
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