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Callanan Woodford

1_jcallanan — 2012-03-09 03:02:01Z

Tony
Talked with my Aunt Maureen Callanan today and she told me you and Peggy had been in touch. My dad in Maureen's sister, I would be interested in hearing about the research on the Callanan's from this area, thanks.
John Callanan

Re: PATRICK BERNARD CALLANAN/Tipperary Galway

kjcallanan — 2012-02-26 16:22:15Z

It has been six years now since your original posting. Have you come upon any further details for your CALLANAN family? I have discovered that my Michael Callanan, was born, most likely, in 1839 rather than 1842, based on a short list of family birthdays written by his grand-daughter before her passing. I found it among papers in my mother's house last summer. ...Kathleen
I also found his ship at the port of New York City in August 1851. He travelled at age 12 as a laborer with no other CALLANAN's on the ship's list.

Mary A. Callanan

esheehan129 — 2012-01-03 21:40:49Z

Anyone have info. on a Mary A. Callanan that married Joseph J. Sullivan somewhere between 1916 and 1919 in MA? 1920 Census has them living in Cambridge, MA on Richdale Ave. These are my great grandparents. I can trace him, but she is a mystery. Rumor is she died young and her children were sent to foster homes (or relatives). I know she was born in Ireland approx. 1893, came to the US in 1910 and was Naturalized in 1916, that is all I know.

Re: Ireland-Callinan

jcallinan56 — 2011-12-07 19:04:37Z

hi am james t callinan , my fathers name was william s callinan, i think james walsh was my god father , would like to hear from anyone else about our callinan family

Re: CALLANAN's from Calla, Kilconnell, Co. Galway

1_babler — 2011-09-11 23:44:44Z

Thank you for the information. I may get to Salt Lake sometime and follow up.

Frank

Re: CALLANAN's from Calla, Kilconnell, Co. Galway

1_babler — 2011-09-11 23:43:10Z

John,

We're a different Callanan clan but here is the connection: When my uncle William Callanan from Kilconnell died his widow Alice Sweeney married Johnny Callanan, Fianna Fail politician. Johnny was now step-father to my two cousins (Joe and Marjorie) and I remember he brought us to a session in the Irish parliament (Dail) once where he was speaking about the farming community and price of livestock. When Alice passed away I had no further contact with that side of the Callanan clan. I will see what I can find out via his step children, one of which is called Joe but not the same as Johnny's son Joe who was also in politics for a while. There may be two sets of Callanan graves in Kilconnell abbey.

Frank

Re: CALLANAN's from Calla, Kilconnell, Co. Galway

JGill60 — 2011-09-11 21:45:55Z

Hello Frank,

My Callanan'a lived out by Lough Calla in what is known as Callanan House. One of the daughters, Anne married a Frank Hillary, also from Kilconnell, in the 1840's. A present descendant, Joe Callanan, was a member of the Dail from this District. Our Callanan's are also buried in Kilconnell Abbey, but it was closed for work when I visited there a number of years ago. Joe Callanan never answered a letter I wrote him about the family. Anyway.....

Good luck in your searches.
John

CALLANAN's from Calla, Kilconnell, Co. Galway

DuzKelley1931 — 2011-09-11 18:58:03Z

Dear Frank, My research on Kilconnell, Galway, Ireland took place quite a few years ago in Dublin, Kilconnell and at the Mormon's Genealogy Library in Salt Lake City, UT.

The 1837 Tithe Assessment & Applotment of Kilconnell Parish is from the Mormon's Library. I only copied two pages that covered the Townland of "Trust". I do not see any Callanans on either page.

In case you are not familiar with the Mormon's Genealogy Library ... it is open to the public, there are no fees except for copying documents. I visited the SLC library every year for about 20-years. Their collections of genealogical related sources is awesome. I am not a Mormon but found the staff very friendly and helpful. If you can't get to SLC, they also have small libraries in many, many cities, and the microfilms can be ordered from SLC for you to use at the local library for about three months for a small mailing fee. I'm quite sure you can order the Tithe Assessment to use at your nearest Mormon library.

Another idea is to hire a professional Ireland researcher in SLC and have him/her do the research for you at the library. I think the library can give you a list of available researchers and their field of interest.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
DuzKelley

Re: CALLANAN's from Calla, Kilconnell, Co. Galway

1_babler — 2011-09-11 16:34:29Z

Hello Kay. I came upon this thread and wonder if you have any information in the 1837 Kilconnel Tithe Assessment you mention. We have not been able to trace back much beyond grandfather: Joseph CALLANAN (postmaster and draper, Kilconnel), Born May 24 1872; parents: Margaret (Mary) Forde and John Callanan (shopkeeper, Kilconnell) details unknown (possibly married in 1858). I was told that there were 2 distinct Callanan clans in Kilconnell. Our's is buried in the large grave within Kilconnel abbey (I have a photo) and related to Callanan's who still live in the post office in Kilconnell. Our side of the family moved to Dublin. I then moved to Missouri.

Any information on John Callanan or Margaret Mary Forde born circa 1840's appreciated

Frank Callanan

Re: Callanan/Calnan of Kinsale C.r k

marionoya — 2011-09-03 12:58:25Z

Am looking for information on Ellen Calnane (sp. varies).
She married a Michael Hayes and had a daughter Mary born around 1859.
I belive Ellen's father was Daniel. They were from a couple of miles to the west of Kinsale, Coolbane/Laherne townlands - nearest village would be Ballinspittle.
The family were farmers/herdsmen.
All lived and died in Ireland.

1911 Obituary of Mary Whelan Callanan, widow of John (of New York)

midge1249 — 2011-04-17 02:00:29Z

From the St. Lawrence Republican of Wednesday, Oct 18, 1911 (page 4)..........

Mrs. Mary Callanan, one of the oldest and best known residents of the Fourth Ward, died this morning at her home at 11 Kiah street at the age of 80 years. About a month ago the aged lady fell and broke her hip and owing to her advanced years she ewas unable to rally more than temporarily from the shock.

Mrs. Callanan was the widow of John Callanan and was born in Ireland, a daughter of John and Mary (Teirney) Whalen. She had lived in this city for over 50 years and had a large acquaintance. She was a woman of fine character and was a devoted member of St. Mary's cathedral.

Four sons, John J., Thomas F., Michael and Edward M., all of this city, survive. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:30 from the house, 11 Kiah street, and at 9o'clock from St. Mary's cathedral.

Re: Ireland-Callinan

jeanmariemondie — 2011-03-01 04:48:39Z

my mother is kathy my grandfather was william s callinan i would love to know more about my family history.....where he was born were his family is from how he meet my grandmother stuff like that....thanks jeannie

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

johnbrennan90 — 2010-12-23 11:30:14Z

Tony,

My Grandfather John Callanan was from Loughrea. He was a Wheelwright. He married Elizabeth Clarke and they had 8 children. My mother, Bernadette, was born in 1922. They emigrated to Canada around 1930 and returned about 5 or 6 years later. They then settled in Dublin where most of their children lived.
Frank Callanan emigrated to Australia.

Regards,

John Brennan
email: john.brennan@bitsltd.ie

Callanans from Halifax, N.S.?

bdelph129 — 2010-12-05 01:02:26Z

I'm looking for info on a Mary Callanan, who lived in Halifax during the Halifax Explosion. She was married to Thaddeus McTiernan at that time. She was born around 1882.

I see evidence of a Callanan family there in the Censuses, but no Mary.

Thanks for any information.

Bill

Re: Ireland-Callinan

fater65 — 2010-11-29 13:45:35Z

I would love to talk to you ats been along time hows your sisters and brothers doing. e mail me and ill send you my phone no fater65@yahoo.com

Callanan

fastscribe — 2010-09-19 02:31:36Z

I had sent for a death certificate to Florida and they sent me the wrong one. It is for Anna May Callanan, who died April 3, 1960. Daughter of James Coates and Roseanna Norris.

If anyone happens to be searching for this one let me know. I will pass it along. candiehenry AT verizon.net

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

lorrainepalmer — 2010-09-14 09:46:36Z

Hello Mary-Jane I think I must have made a whoopsee with my return message to you so am trying again. Tis a long story but there is a connection I am sure. I am in Auckland and have access to toll calls so it would it be okay for me to phone you. If so please email me your number and sugest a suitable time. I am retired and pretty free. Say the word and I will be in contact, I could give you an outline by email first. Look forward to hearing from you, 'cousin' Lorraine. lorrainepalmer@xtra.co.nz

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

maryjanekirkman — 2010-09-13 20:56:23Z

Hi Lorraine,
Sorry for not replying sooner. I have sent you an invite to my Ancestry tree. The Thomas Callanan that went to South Africa may have been one of Patrick's Brother's but I will need to look into this. How are you related to Thomas Martin Callanan and Violet Owen? I think that the Margaret O'Dea may be a miss print on the certificate as Margaret Athy's mother's name is Margaret O'Dea otherwise O'Dea could be Margeret Athy's middle name. I would need to look at the certificate to try and figure this one out. I am in Dunedin, NZ and would love to compare notes with you. Where are you? Regards Mary-Jane

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

lorrainepalmer — 2010-09-06 23:36:36Z

Thank you so much for your reply. I am looking for Thomas Matin CALLANAN married to Violet Lillian OWEN, NZ. I can only find one person with this name he is a child of Patrick and Margaret Elizabeth ATHY. On the marriage certificate for Thomas and Violet he has his parents as Patrick and Margaret O'DEA. I do have an obit for Simon Athy CALLANAN and also a newspaper write up of his wife Patricia CALLANAN. Does any of this connect. I need to establish if there are two Thomas Martin CALLANAN. Family story has it that my one came to NZ from South Africa and returned there but is this correct. Where are you?
Lorraine

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

maryjanekirkman — 2010-09-02 21:26:29Z

Hi,
I too am researching the Callanan/Athy family of Galway Ireland who settled in New Zealand and would love to compare notes with you. My husband is the decendant of Thomas Martin Callanan's sister Margaret Kathleen Callanan.
Regards Mary-Jane Kirkman

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

lorrainepalmer1 — 2010-07-01 02:43:10Z

Hello Tony, thank you for taking the time to reply. I thought I had found my man as the son of Patrick CALLANAN and Margaret ATHY and quite alot of information on him here in New Zealand. This is the only THomas Martin CALLANAN I have been able to find. He was the second husband of my ancestor Violet Lilian BRUCE (PALMER) However when I got their marriage certificate it said that Thomas Martin was born in NZ, his father was Patrick CALLANAN, a farmer, and mother was Margaret O'DEA, not ATHY. Thomas was 31 years old and a Bachelor, Farmer. If you can throw any light on these fold I would be delighted. I do not know where ttthe parents came from ans so far have nt found them on a shipping list. Thank you, Lorraine
To complicate matters the only Margaret O'DEA I have found was married to a Martin WOOD.

Re: CALLANAN in New Zealand

jacallan — 2010-06-28 23:43:10Z

Have you any idea where in Ireland your ancestors came from ?.
If they came from County Galway I might be able to help.
Regards,
Tony Callanan

CALLANAN in New Zealand

lorrainepalmer1 — 2010-06-13 02:18:40Z

I am looking for any CALLANANs that came to New Zealand. I have the marriage cert of Thomas Martin CALLANAN son of Patrick CALLANAN and Margaret O'DEA married in the Cathedral in Dunedin, South Island, NZ 1920. Information on any others with this name would be so greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lorraine

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

jacallan — 2010-04-16 16:08:44Z

Mike,
Tony Callanan here again.
Was your grandfather's name Danny or Michael ?
If so we are cousins.
You can get me this email address: jacallan@eircom.net

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

jacallan — 2010-03-08 12:29:02Z

Mickey,
I think the people you are looking for are as follows:
Michael Callanan 1874-1955
Mary(McHugh)Callanan 1874-1954
They lived in Galway Road, Loughrea.
They had 11 children.
If you tell me your grandfather's name I may have more info.
Regards,
Tony Callanan

Re: Patrickswell Callanan

KathleenCal — 2010-02-26 19:03:07Z

I have Callanans in my family. My maternal side is Callanan. My great grandfather was Patrick from St. Louis, MO. His father was John from Doneraile, Co. Cork

Patrickswell Callanan

CALLANANPHOTO — 2010-02-25 19:55:37Z

Looking for any details of any Callanan from Patrickswell

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

marychesser1 — 2010-01-28 20:31:23Z

We believe this John Callanan is a brother of Denis Calnan of Vernonville and Michael Calnan or Callanan of Vernonville. We have some pictures of your John. John Calnan and Mary Ann {Calnan} Chesser Toronto Ontario Canada

Re: Callanan's from Bayonne NJ

wmkehoe139 — 2010-01-08 12:10:36Z

An Alice Callanan ,who lived with relatives in Kearny N.J.,graduated from Ladycliff College near West Point about 1950.She married a Joe Lavin while working as a chemist for Pickatinny Arsenal.I have always wanted to talk with her again.

Jeremiah Francis Callanan - Ireland to Massachusetts

rgcallanan — 2009-11-12 04:31:51Z

Seeking any and all information pertaining to JEREMIAH FRANCIS CALLANAN (19 DEC 1870 - 29 JUL 1942). He married CATHERINE GERTRUDE MAHONEY (19 AUG 1873 - DEC 1941).

Jeremiah is the son of DANIEL J. CALLANAN and CATHERINE MOLONEY.

Thanks!

rgcallanan@yahoo.com

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

mickey19991 — 2009-09-18 12:55:16Z

Hi Thanks for your reply.

I dont know of any connection to your Callanan's. My great grandfather came from Woodford County Galway and My Great Grandmother from Headford County Galway. My great grand father had a brother at woodford called Martin who was a blacksmith.They had in total about 11 children all of whom are now dead.

Where in Loughrea did your lot live? Mine were in Galway road.

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

brennanj81 — 2009-09-18 09:18:52Z

Hello Mike,

My mother was born Bernadette Callanan in Loughrea, County Galway in 1922. Her father was John Callanan of Loughrea, Galway who married Elizabeth Clarke.
The family moved to Dublin after they returned to Ireland from Canada. John Callanan, a wheelright, was the eldest son but ceded his inheritance to his younger brother when he emigrated to Canada.

Regards,

John Brennan

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

KathleenCal — 2009-07-31 15:47:26Z

I think they came from Doneraile, Co. Cork. My gggrandfather got married in St. Louis june 1857. I have his parents names from his marriage license and have found parents name and birth of John thru Mallow Heritage center stating he was born in Doneraile. I cant find any other information. Would love to find any other siblings (can't believe he was an only child) and would love to find his parents marriage ..anywhere.

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

mickey19991 — 2009-07-31 14:11:58Z

My Great Grand parents went to Cleveland Ohio I think in the 1890's then came back to ireland, some of their children went back to the US but I think they mainly went to New York.

Where do yours originally come from you think?

Mike

Re: CALLANAN Loughrea

KathleenCal — 2009-07-31 12:46:10Z

Did any of your ancestors come to the US and end up in St. Louis, MO? Searching for my Callanans.

CALLANAN Loughrea

mickey19991 — 2009-07-30 16:44:56Z

Hi

Are there any Callanan's from Loughrea County Galway on here? My Great Grand parents were Michael and Mary Callanan of Galway road who died in the 1950's

Thanks

Mike

Re: Callanan in Doneraile, Co. Cork

WilliamCallanan1940 — 2009-03-31 00:02:05Z

My great-grandfather Michael Callanan (1823-1899) was a native of County Cork. He emigrated to USA in late 1840's first to New York and then to Boston,where he worked as a wood turner. One of my cousins (3rd or 4th) in USA has a relationship to a John Connell,who apparently knew Michael Callanan as well.

I would welcome any information which you might care to supply.

Sincerely,

William S. Callanan

Re: William Harrison Callahan

RogerSalaman — 2008-11-23 18:43:03Z

My wife's grandmother was your grandmother's sister. Ida Sarah Callahan Parker born in 1895. Her parents were William Harrison Callahan and Nancy Carlin Permilla Samples. I don't know where the Carlin came from. She is trying to find out more about Nancy and her parents. My wife's grandmother always told her we were part American Indian but we can't find any proof.
I would be glad to share the info I have if you would email me.
Thanks,
Naomi

Re: callanan tipperary

knockroe32 — 2008-11-21 16:44:44Z

liam . seamus coen here (vince) im in usa now.my mother was your aunt rip.its being many years since we met

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

timothymwatts — 2008-04-26 02:48:51Z

Richard, I do not know if there is a technical problem, but I have not received your email.

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

RichardDCallanan — 2008-04-17 17:42:41Z

Hi Kathy,

All my Irish relatives that I know of were in Tipperary, but I will now be trying to forge links to the branches in Cork and elsewhere. If you know of male Callanan who would like to take part in the DNA project, do let me know.

Richard Callanan
London, UK

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

KathleenCal — 2008-04-17 16:24:53Z

Richard,

I corresponded with you many years back about possibility of a connection. My John Callanan (my gggrandfather) came to US, married in St. Louis in 1857. I have since found what could be his parents in Doneraile, Co. Cork. My question to you is....could this be an off shoot of your Callanans?
Kathy

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

timothymwatts — 2008-04-17 01:24:19Z

Richard, perhaps you and I are related! I believe that the John Callanan mentioned in the newspaper item is my 2nd great-grandfather. For explanation, please see the blog entry I made on my site (http://curiousaboutthepast.blogspot.com/) on 9 Marth.

I am very curious to learn more.

Tim Watts
Oak Park, Illinois

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

RichardDCallanan — 2008-04-17 11:10:29Z

Hi Cousin!

Yes! We are third cousins three times removed! I had this John in my tree and with 1805 as his death date (but no birth date) and with no spouse or children and no reference to the alias. My information was from another American cousin but with no ultimate source.

I have emailed you privately so we can share more. Of general interest is this notice which presumably is about the settlement of his will? Would there therefore be a record somewhere of the outcome?

Richard Callanan
London, UK

Re: John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

RichardDCallanan — 2008-04-16 18:07:17Z

Many thanks Timothy for posting this. So useful to have documented evidence for the use of an alias.

This John is part of a branch of my family for which our earliest records go back to Cornelius Callanan (1730-1803) of Racecourse near Thurles, Co Tipperary, Ireland. A grandson of his with the same name emigrated to Buffalo NY in 1851. This John is a son of William (1858-1934) (in turn a son of the immigrating Cornelius and presumably the William in the notice). William's wife was a Margaret O'Brien (1868-1946) - the Margaret Callinan in the notice?

The Callinan spelling is a simple variant common in Ireland, particularly in the branch in County Clare. (The name in Ireland is usually pronounced with two syllables - Cal-nan - so that middle vowel gets no emphasis. I have no idea where the Calden might come from! This will stimulate further fascinating searches!

The notice seems to imply that this John Callanan was separated from his family at the time of his death. (Maybe the alias is linked to that?)

I'd love to hear from others connected to the family. I have just initiated a Callanan DNA project for anyone interested in either surname or other variants. I am anxious to see what links there are between various Callanan families in Ireland and Callanans who emigrated in the 19th Century throughout the world - please contact me.

Richard Callanan
London, UK

John Callanan (AKA John Calden) died in Buffalo, NY

timothymwatts — 2008-04-13 22:10:43Z

I believe that the following pertains to John Calden/Callanan, who was born in Irelend about 1827, and died in Buffalo, NY about 1905. If anyone has interest, or can explain the surname variations of Calden/Callanan/Callinan, please reply.

The Buffalo Express, Thursday morning, June, 22, 1905, page 11 contained the following notice:

Citation for Judicial Settlement

The people of the state of New York, to Catherine Callinan, Mary O’Loughlin, Margaret Callinan, Anna Callinan, John Callinan, William Callinan, Mary Wallace Callinan, James Callinan, if he be living, and if dead his widow, heirs-at-law and next of kin, executors, administrators, assignees, devisees and grantees, if any there be, all of whose names, ages and places of residence are unknown and cannot after due diligence be ascertained, and all persons claiming to be such persons or corporations interested in the estate of John Callinan, otherwise known as John Calden and John Callanan, late of the City of Buffalo in the county of Erie, state of New York, deceased, as creditors, legatees, next of kin, widow.
You, and each of you, are herby cited, notified, and required to be and appear before the Surrogate of said County of Erie, at the Surrogate’s office, on the 31st day of July, 1905, at ten o’clock in the forenoon of that day, then and there to attend the judicial settlement of the account of John Major as executor of the will of said deceased. And that if any of the above named persons are infants, that they then and there show cause why a Special Guardian should not be appointed to appear, represent and act for them in the proceeding for such judicial settlement.
In testimony whereof, we have caused the seal of our Surrogates Court to be hereunto affixed.
(L.S.) Witness Hon. Louis W. Marcus, Surrogate of our said County of Erie, at Buffalo, N.Y. this 9th day of June, 1905 LOUIS B. HART
Clerk of the Surrogate Court
The account to which this proceeding relates is now on file in the office of the Surrogate and may be examined by any person or corporation interested.

Callanan in Doneraile, Co. Cork

KathleenCal — 2008-01-07 21:10:37Z

I am trying to locate family of John Callanan, born approx. 1831. I believe I have records to indicate he was baptized in Doneraile, Co. Cork. His parents are John Callanan and Mary Connell. Any sibling information or marriage info of his parents would be wonderful. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Kathy

Re: Callanan - Templemore, Tipperary to Melbourne, Australia

WilcanniaKid — 2007-11-27 23:41:46Z

Pippa, I have been trying to contact you via email. There seems to be a problem. Can you contact me please. I have a disc of files ready for you but no address to send them to. Margaret Burns of Belmont, NSW

Re: Blayney Callanan/Kinsale to Hampden Mass.

quaysidereal — 2007-11-27 20:00:59Z

I've been researching Callanan's around Plattsburgh,NY and
came across references to a group of Callanan's with
connections to Springfield, Hamden County, Massachussetts.
This is the sketchy info I have from obits:
Patrick A. Callanan, d. Jan 1909, American Civil War veteran
children:
Theodore, 1855-1925
Arthur A.
William C.
Johanna, m.Charles Pardy
Addie, m. George S. Ladue
Helen, aka Nellie, m. unknown Hoyt
John M. b. 1862/3, d. 3 Feb 1913
children:
William
Allen
Allice

I don't know of a connection between these Callanans and my
Callanans and suspect that there is none. The time frame
and location seem plausible for Patrick A. to be the son of
your Blayney.

The newspaper accounts that I extracted from a\re available
at http://news.nnyln.net

Hope this helps,
Mike

Blayney Callanan/Kinsale to Hampden Mass.

Inspm2 — 2005-05-27 03:30:22Z

Blayney was the son of Danial and Vincentia. He was born in Dunderrow, Kinsale, Co Cork. He migrated to the states after 1846. Are there any Callanans out there who descend from Blayney and Bridget (Casey)