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Author: hb1927
Surnames: Mulligan, Callahan, Lynch, Smith
Classification: queries
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Mr. Lynch:
I am not related to the Callans (that I know of), but my paternalGrandmother, Ann
Callahan, daughter of Philip Callahan and Mary Smith of Coolkill, emigrated to the U.S.
when in her early teens (circa 1890s). She lived on a farm just down the lane from the old
Callan property -- next to and across from Maeve Lynch's present home. Her brother (my
Great Uncle) Michael, I am told, passed away in the still existing (but derelict) cottage
across from Maeve that is currently owned by one of the Fays.
I have been trying to get in touch with you for the past few years, as Jimmy Lynch of
Coolkill told me to contact you, indicating you might have more information about my
family. My grandfather was Hugh Mulligan, brother of Owen, from Kilnaleck and
Crosserlough. His wife, my grandmother above, went to Woonsocket, R.I. at around 12-13
years of age and, I am told, worked as a domestic for the Callan family (having been
brought over by her older sister).
My wife and I have been to Cavan a number of times over the past six years and have
obtained all that is available record-wise in Cavan (including reading Luke Callan's
self-penned "Ireland After 40 Years"). My Cavan lineage is the Mulligan,
Callahan, Smith, and Lynch families.
Needless to say, I would be grateful to make contact with you ...
(I live in Indiana and may be reached at hb1927(a)gmail.com. Jimmy Lynch (Coolkill) gave me
the impression that you live in Virginia)
Sincerely,
Tom Mulligan
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