Hi, C.M. Callahan
Thanks for your interest! My branch of the Callaghan/O'Callaghan family is
from the line of John Davis Callaghan/O'Callaghan; born in Ireland 1759,
died in Jackson County, Ohio 1839. He was married to Margaret Hutchinson in
VA. Children of this union were Jeremiah Riley O'Callaghan; John
Callaghan/O'Callaghan, Junior; William O.H. Callaghan; Mary Ann O'Callaghan;
Sarah Bird O,Callaghan; Benjamin Callaghan; and Owen Callaghan. Their birth
dates cover the years from 1795 to 1808, with different sources giving birth
sites as Bath County, Greenbriar County, and Wyeth County - all in VA. If
these Ohio names match your information from your photocopy of an old book,
please respond. Any info would be appreciated!
A tidbit of info from my family line. My g-grandfather William A
Callaghan, son of Benjamin & grandson of John, served in the 36th OVI in the
Civil War. During a campaign into Virginia, his outfit marched through the
hamlet of Callaghan, Virginia. I have often wondered if he had any kin in
the area, or if he ever had to do battle with Confederate kin. ??? Looking
forward to your response!