Callen - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Amelia Callen

asnyderross — 2009-09-15 19:02:03Z

Looking for info on Amelia Callen born 1811 NY married William Babcock born 1812 NY.

Re: callen family

Sue_Cassaro — 2009-08-12 02:40:35Z

Don't know if you still need this info, but I have a Clair Wilson Fiscus and a Walter Fiscus, both married to Callen's.

Re: Callen Chronicles

Sue_Cassaro — 2009-08-12 02:26:22Z

The Clarion County Historical Society in Clarion, PA has a copy of The Callen Chronicles. The following is condensed from that book -- "John stood over 6 feet tall. There is a photo of John H. taken in the fall of 1861 in the uniform he originally wore when he was a new enlistee (in the Civil War) in the United States Sharpshooters = Company C, 2nd Regiment. Later he was uniformed in the standard dark blue coat and accessories of the Union army; family tradition holds that a photo existed of him in the Union uniform that was taken while he was stationed in Washington, D.C. with the Army on the Potomac.
I have his Cap. It shows U.S.S.S. for United States Sharpshooters. This was a small group formed by a man named Berdan, and is often referred to as The Berdan Sharpshooters. They were credited with having a great influence in saving the day at Gettysburg.
there is a "small (pocket sized) book given to John Harvey by ...Jane (Shadle) Callen when he went to war. It is signed "Grandmother Callen." The book contains an appropriate Biblical verse for each day of the year. John Harvey carried this little book in his uniform breast pocket through the War. It is blood stained (his blood), but is in beautiful condition."

Referring to "I have his cap..." I do not know who "I" is unless it is the author of the Chronicles. I have a xerox copy of the pages from the Chronicle about the Patrick Callen lineage. If you have other questions, about this line, please feel free to contact me. I understand that since your original post is years old, you may no longer need this inf0.

Looking for surname Callen from Antrim Co Ireland

RuthAnneCallen — 2009-05-31 00:25:18Z

My Callen family is from Shankill, district of Belfast in Antrim Co., Northern Ireland.
Do you have any information on them.

callen family

nojunkmail11 — 2009-03-23 00:47:00Z

Would like info on Callen family and the sur name of fiscus, fiskus, fisckus not sure of spelling for this name. The names I am looking for are are from Pa. Leeper, Sigel, Brookville, Clarion areas of Pa.Can you help?

Thomas L Callen Hannah Scott Callen

yellowroses0654 — 2009-01-30 15:50:50Z

my ggrandpa Thomas L Callen b. 1831 married Hannah Louisa Scott b.Feb 14 1835 in Appanoose Iowa Sept. 18 1855. Her father was Jonathan Scott and her mother was Catherine Hoglan. She was my ggrandmother But the family name was change in spelling or something! My ggrandpa last name was Collins. I have never been able to find anything else on him. I do have my ggrandmother death cert. She died in Newton County Missouri in 1913--The cert. was signed by my grandpa John Henry Collins.

Re: Callen Family Tree

Sue_Cassaro — 2009-01-16 13:07:39Z

Hello,
How is your research coming along? I also am researching the Patrick Callen line and like you have not been able to move past John Callen.

Re: Maude E. Callen, R.N.

chevonayende — 2009-01-15 04:25:15Z

Greetings,
She was my great grandmother and you can contact me for the information.

Re: CALLEN in North Carolina & Alabama

Sue_Cassaro — 2009-01-09 14:14:01Z

I believed that I was part of the Patrick Callen lineage from Ireland, but my Patrick has a birth date of around 1745 and married a Sarah Hennen. If you would be kind enough to share some of your lineage, I'd like to see if it is the same line. I'm not real sure about some of the data I have. thanks.

CALLEN Ellen _1843-1904.JPG

t42Hickey — 2008-09-25 02:25:46Z

CALLEN_Ellen_1843-1904.JPG

Norman Guiling photographed this gravestone in the Hickey Cemetery, Hill Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 148,394 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Albert Richard Callan/Callen

Karen_Syrett — 2008-09-04 20:25:17Z

Albert Richard Callan was born 1895 in West Ham. He married Mabel Wilde in 1920 in Canning Town and went on to have two sons Albert Richard in 1921 and Herbert A in 1922. Does anyone have these names on their family tree?

Re: Rev.Callen from Ireland

laurajosmith — 2008-08-10 14:20:22Z

Hi! I don't know if I can help but... I rembember a story about where our family came from. There was an Irish preast who gave up the preasthood and came to the U.S. Got merried and had 2 sons. His name was Edward Callen. One of his sons was Thomas U.S. Callen. My geate-great grandfather. He and Mary Jane(Dawson)Callen had 15 children. Ethal,Pearl,Thomas,Floyd,Paul,Clarance,Glen,Raymond. I don't remember the others, some are still around. The family cemitary is Rt.28 extention & Bull Creek Rd. Millerstown, Pa. laurajo.smith@yahoo.com

Re: Callen Chronicles

teeter59 — 2008-07-29 13:30:13Z

Im looking for a Samuel Callen married to Rachel Townsend do you have them in the Callen Chronicles book. They have a child Robert Townsend Callen born 1857 Do these names sound familiar?

Re: Birth father Clair Lewis CALLEN

autumcallen — 2008-05-28 03:38:11Z

I still would like to know if we are related in any way. I still live in ill.

Callen Family Tree

kellycallen_1 — 2008-04-23 14:08:16Z

I have traced the Callen's of Sligo, PA; back to my 5th great grandfather Patrick Callen(1747-1825) from either Tyrone or Down Ireland. He married Sarah H. Henne (1745-1827). I have no info on him, and am very interested to dig back futher in our tree.

Re: Callen, Baker, Riggs, Pennsylvania

klbaker171 — 2008-03-15 04:37:57Z

I am looking for family of Howard Baker (1905-1987) of Rimersberg, who married Nancy Sue Callen(1908-1985) fo Allen's Mills. I know Howard's father was named John, that he died in the late 1960's/early 70/s, and was over 100 years of age. John may have been born in Rimersberg, also.

Swedish Callen

nsmktg — 2008-03-06 14:54:31Z

My grandmother was Vi Callen daughter of Art and Annie Callen of MN, she said we had ties to Sweden so I am seeking information regarding that region with Callen name.

Thank you,
Debbie Wanner-Newhouse

Re: Curious about Callan origins or CALLEN

jeanyvescallen — 2008-02-23 22:05:54Z

I am a Callen from France, my father (ftrank) was born in a small village located in the South West of France and called Callen .We can find several Familly with the Callen's name in this part of France. Do you know if some of you have found some link between your countries and France ?

Jean-Yves

Re: Callen family from Princeton, Missouri

2006-12-05 12:13:25Z

We live in Tulsa, and my father is a Callen. email me if you would like to know more...

Thanks!
gail

Re: CALLEN, THOMAS J.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Indian Wars

2006-12-02 13:42:15Z

In behalf of the Callen forum, thanks to Joan for her posting on Thomas J. Callen, Medal of Honor recipient, Indian wars, (this was the 1876 battle of Little Big Horn in which Custer had his last stand).
My curiosity got the best of me, so I researched for more info about Thomas. Following are my findings.

Here's a website showing his tombstone:
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/calle...
Other websites show his birthplace as County Louth, Ireland, born 12 July 1853, died 5 May 1908 buried at East Orange NJ, Holy Sepulcher cemetery.

Here's 1880 census which very likely is Thomas:
ED 101 Billings, Dakota Territory pg 46d:
Callan, Thos J age 31 born Ire, occ: Soldier USA; wife Lizzie age 22 born NY, then other soldiers are listed, living with them. Previous and following pages shows more soldiers.

Following may be Thomas in 1900 census.
NJ > Essex> 1wd Orange, pg 143
Callen, Thomas age 42 born Aug 1857 (not very clear image) born NJ, parents born Ire; wife Catherine age 37 born Jan 1863 NJ; sons William 20; James 17; Thomas 15; Rufus? 13; John 11; Catherine 11; Frank 6, all children born in NJ.

Any descendants of Thomas, please email me.

Bill Morrow, Group Administrator Callen DNA testing project

Curious about Callan origins

2005-05-24 15:38:36Z

Hi - I'm one of the very few Callens in England. We must have come from somewhere. Does anyone have any idea of our origins?

Re: CALLEN in North Carolina & Alabama

2006-09-13 12:09:48Z

Gail
I am working on Patrick Callen. I believe he came over on the Siddon when he was 12 years old. I have approximate birth date 1837-38, married to Elizabeth Ann Resler. His son is James Callen born 1862 in Kenton, Ky. and died in 1906. Do you have anything on this line?
Thanks

Re: Civil War Records-Stephen Callen

2006-02-19 00:32:15Z

3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry

3rd Infantry Regiment, organized in the spring of 1861 at Enterprise, Mississippi, contained men from Hancock, Newton, Hines, Yazoo, Harrison, Copiah, Jackson, and Sunflower counties. After serving in Biloxi, the unit was assigned to General L. Hebert's and Featherston's Brigade, Department of Mississippi and East Louisiana, and was active in various conflicts around Vicksburg. It continued to serve under General Featherston in the Atlanta Campaign and in Tennessee and North Carolina. This regiment totalled 572 men in February, 1863, reported 88 casualties at Peach Tree Creek, lost many at Franklin, and had only 71 present for duty in December, 1864. It surrendered with the Army of Tennessee. The field officers were Colonels John B. Deason and Thomas A. Mellon; Lieutenant Colonels Samuel M. Dyer, Robert Eager, James B. McRae, and E.A. Peyton; and Major William H. Morgan.

Callen, Stephen Company H Private Private

Re: Callen, Ross et al

2006-02-19 00:30:57Z

Thanks Debbie!!! It looks as if you're a gold mine of information. I think you know more about my family than we do. My email is jhoffman@halff.com. I currently live in the Dallas area, but go home to Gulfport several times a year. My mom is real excited about all of this. She plans to contact other older family members to see what they know.

I'm not sure about which Callen daughter took over the postmaster position. However, we think we know the house they lived in and ran the post office. It was spared by Katrina.

My mom is trying to figure out the twin questions. She thinks they went by nicknames instead of Martha/Mary.

We'll figure out Frank P Ross' birth/death dates when we go to the cemetery. Yes, he re-married after Susan died and had several children. Susan and Frank had Stephen Henry and Rose (I don't know much about her yet). Stephen Henry Ross is my great-grandfather. Not sure of his birth yet, but he died in June 1966 just before I was born. He had 4 children George, Stephen, Susan, and Kathleen.
Susan Ross Floyd and Kathleen Ross are buried in St. James. Kathleen never married. George Ross is my grandfather and my mothers father.

Stephen H Ross is buried in the Biloxi cemetery which was significantly damaged from Katrina. He married Georgiene Redding who is buried there with at least 2 more Reddings. One is her father George Redding. I hate to say it but a lot of coffins floated out of the ground during the storm. I believe there's made it okay.

As far as other surnames, my mom has mentioned Pierce and Gray (George Ross married Helen Gray - my grondmother). I'll ask her about others. Thank you so much for your help. I look forward to hearing back from you. Johnny

Re: Callen Chronicles

2006-02-19 00:28:51Z

Debbie,

We don't know anything about Susans grandparents. Everything seems to begin with Stephen Callen Sr., as far as in the Miss. City area. We think he was among the first to migrate to Miss. City along with the Pierces', Ross' (?). A lot of Scotch-Irish, Welsh, etc. migrated there because it was planned to be a sea port with railroad connections, etc. However, Gulfport ended up with it all in the late-1800s. Gulfport annexed Miss. City in 1968. I have asked St. James Church for some historical info. too. Apparently, Stephen Sr. was one of the founding members of the church. My mom said Frank Pierce Ross is buried in the old Miss. City cemetery in Gulfport. We are going to go out there and look for him and others the next time I'm home in Gulfport. I wasn't able to find the cemetery on-line yesterday. I think very little is known about it, but it does exist.

What do you know about Stephen Callen Sr. being involoved Miss. politics and as a postmaster. I saw some previous postings about it. Do you know if he was involved in the Civil War? There was a lot of union activitiy between New Orleans and Mobile during that time. Is what you know from the "Callen Chronicles"? If it is, how can I get a copy or of any other documents you may have?

Talk to you soon. Johnny

Re: Old Mississippi Cemetery in Gulfport

2006-02-15 23:13:21Z

Hey Debbie - it's St. James cemetery. St. James cemetery used to be the location of St. Patrick's Church (built in 1868). There's a historical chronology on the church web site www.stjamescatholicchurch.com/history.

The first St. James Church was on Teagarden Road. My mother/father were married there. It was destroyed by a tornado in 1967. My grandparents (George/Helen) lived at 165 Teagarden at the time and I was there visiting when it hit. It spared my grandparents house for the most part, but destroyed the church. I was in a crib and got covered with glass when it hit, but not injured. Anyway, just a side note.

I'm not sure about James. I've learned about him through you. I think there's another cemetery in Hansboro, but I don't know much about it. Johnny

Re: Old Mississippi Cemetery in Gulfport

2006-02-15 20:45:30Z

I wonder if that might be the Handsboro Catholic Cemetery or is that St James?

The reason I ask is because according to the obit for James Henry Callen (Susan's brother), he was interred there. But the headstone in St James clearly shows his name along with his wife, Catherine Maley (1855-1918).

Which brings me to another question, did James & Catherine Maley have children? She had a brother, William L Maley who died about 1909 and obit says he was interred in Handsboro.

Re: Callen, Ross et al

2006-02-15 20:22:55Z

What a shame your mother doesn't know anything about Susan's grandparents. Appears we have reached a brick wall unless we can find some relatives of Susan & Stephen Jr's siblings. (Surnames of Pierce, O'Donnell, Wylie, Terrell).

Send me your email address and I can send the information & documents I have. Obits, pictures etc.

I have some unidentified photos that were in the ledger scrap books. Maybe your mother might know who they are or has seen the picture somewhere before.

Civil War:
Callen, Stephen Confederate Infantry 3rd Regiment, Mississippi Infantry
I never tried to trace this or get any documentation.

According to Ann Carlin Callen's obit, Stephen Callen Sr was involved in politics and was the postmaster. Obit says his daughter now has the position. Which daughter? I have no idea.

Do you know if Martha & Mary were twins? I don't have an exact date of birth for them. born abt 1864 according to the 1880 census.

Do you have Frank P Ross date of birth & death? Did he remarry after Susan's death? I also need Stephen H Ross birth & death info. Were there any other children of Susan & Frank?

I have never seen the Callen Chronicle book so no information I have comes from that source.

Also, what other surnames are you researching? When I go through the ledger scrap book again, I can look for the names. Never know what I'll find that might come in handy.

I haven't been to Gulfport since the hurricane. I know it is a mess over there. Hopefully, none of the cemeteries got destroyed.

Debbie
email: chatcalin@aol.com

Re: Callen Chronicles

2006-02-15 12:04:16Z

Johhny,
My husband is the one related to the Callens and I'm doing the research.

He is related to Stephen Callen, Jr (Susan's brother). He was born 16 Dec 1860 and died 28 Jul 1914 in Lafayette, La. He married Johannah Conklin (born abt 1861 died 20 Mar 1934)

This has been a difficult search because only 2 of Stephen Callen Jr's children got married. My husband was never interested in his roots, therefore....he never asked any questions!! As for me, I have plenty of questions and have been searching for long distance cousins or anyone who can help me.

One of my husbands great aunts, (either a Callen or Conklin) keep 2 ledger books full of newspaper articles about family & friends. The articles start about 1875 and stop about 1930 I think. Whoever owned those ledgers cut out any little snippet from various newspapers if she knew them or if they were related. The clippings are falling apart and I need a magnifying glass to read them. But I have found some information that has been quite helpful and has solved some mysteries.

Please ask your mother if she knows who Susan's grandparents were.

Do you have a picture of the headstone in St James?
The website is: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ms/msphotos/msstones/
Go to Harrison, St James Cemetery. Look under Headstones and scroll down to the Callen-Terrell marker.

That is sad about Susan's death. I thought maybe she died in childbirth since she was so young.
Anxious to hear from y'all.
Debbie

Re: Callen Chronicles

2006-02-15 12:03:08Z

Hi Johnny

I have a photo of the headstone of the Callens that are buried in St James Cemetery, Gulfport, Ms. There are 10 names and Susan Callen Ross is one of them.

I have the obits from the newspaper for Stephen Callen, Sr & Anna Mary Carlin, James Henry Callen, and Stephen W Callen, Jr.

I have a photograph of Stephen W Callen, Jr & his wife Johannah Conklin. I also have a photograph of at least 6 of their children when they were little.

Who were Susan Callens' Grandparents?? I have no idea who the parents of Stephen Callen, Sr & Anna Mary Carlin are. Can you help? I can not go back any further than this.

Regarding Susan's siblings: Where Martha & Mary twins? Do you have any information on Martha, Mary or Annie, their spouses or children? Dates of birth or death? I have the marriage dates for all 7 children of Stephen Callen and Anna Mary Carlin.

Susan died so young....what happened? Where is Frank P Ross buried? I would like to know his dob, death and how many children they had.

Catherine Callen Terrell (Susan's sister) is buried in New Iberia, La. Some of Catherine's children are buried in Miss. and some in New Iberia.

Hope to hear from you soon!!

Re: Spelling of name Kalleen

2006-09-08 21:00:26Z

John Roy Kalleen IV, decended from John Roy Kalleen, son of John Coleman Kalleen. The family says they come from Co. Mayo, Ireland and there is a little village there called Killeen, so that's where we were going to start.

Re: Birth father Clair Lewis CALLEN

2006-06-29 12:52:18Z

Hi. I'm a Callen and was born in Chicago in 1967. I know some Callens in the Chicagoland area. (mostly on the southwest side of the city). Drop me an email and maybe I can help.

any Callen male, please contact me to share family info

2006-05-02 23:45:52Z

Any male born with the surname Callen, please contact me to share family info.
email = billmorrow1938@sbcglobal.net

CALLEN, THOMAS J.; Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient - Indian Wars

jasche — 2006-11-18 16:22:35Z

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh/Default.htm

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

CALLEN, THOMAS J.
Rank and organization: Private, Company B, 7th U.S. Cavalry. Place and date. At Little Big Horn, Mont., 25-26 June 1876. Entered service at: Boston, Mass. Birth: Ireland. Date of issue: 24 October 1896. Citatlon: Volunteered and succeeded in obtaining water for the wounded of the command; also displayed conspicuously good conduct in assistlng to drive away the Indians

Ethel Gertrude Callen

TheoKay — 2006-03-06 13:04:13Z

Looking for any info on Ethel Gertrude CALLEN. She married Carl S Summers and they resided in Mercer County, MO. Any info on this family will be helpful. Thanks

Re: Callen Chronicles

fhc3331407 — 2006-09-13 12:10:13Z

Maybe you can help me if you do not mind. I am looking for Patrick Callen from Ireland, born about 1837-38. Married to Elizabeth Ann Resler. His son's name is James Callen born 1862, Kenton Ky died in 1906, married Carrie Brown. I am stuck at Patrick Callen. My mother thought the courthouse had burnt down but I believe he may have come over on the Siddons when he was 12 yr old (1849-50). Any ideas?Thanks
Sharon

Re: Callen Chronicles

jhoffman134 — 2006-02-15 12:02:17Z

Hi - I'm related to the Callens through Susan. I have information on where the Callens are buried in old Mississippi City, etc. I'm very interested in learning more about the Callens. I'm just starting to do some family research and would like to share information.

Johnny Hoffman

Maud Beaver,Br.12-1888 Married T.M. Callen of Ala.

pldupre — 2006-10-31 13:01:54Z

Hello,
Maud was born in Fannin Co.,Ga..She is the daughter of Joseph Marion & Lizzie Morris Beaver. She married T.M. Callen and moved to Ala.. I'm assuming that T.M. Callen was from Ala..
Hope someone can help so I can add them to my family tree.
Take Care,Perry DuPre Jr.
pldupre@yahoo.com

Re: Maud Beaver,Br.12-1888 Married T.M. Callen of Ala.

pldupre — 2007-02-07 22:54:46Z

Hello Again,
Have found the following in Selma,Dallas Co.,Al.:
Milo Thomas Monroe Callen 10-30-1882 to 5-21-1943
Maude Beaver Callen 03-06-1888 to 5-12-1948
In the Old-Live-oak Cemetery.
Does anyone know this family and their children?
Take Care, Perry DuPre Jr.
pldupre@yahoo.com

Re: Spelling of name

pompeii9 — 2006-09-07 23:17:13Z

I'm researching my fiance's family line. His family is directly descended from John Coleman Kalleen and continues to spell the name "Kalleen." However, I have also seen the spelling Kallene. The family believes the name was originally "Killeen" from the Co. Mayo, Ireland, but as of yet, I too have not found any records on John Coleman Kalleen's parents Andrew and Mary, or how or when they came to the U.S. (I'm assuming by ship, but have not found any passenger logs with their names). If you have a copy of John Coleman Kalleen's marriage certificate, could you please email me a copy? I am planning a trip to Ireland and am going to try to continue the search over there. Thanks.

Re: James Edwin CALLEN and Susannah BENNETT, Ogle Co., Illinois

SandraTrapp65 — 2006-10-31 01:12:50Z

The James Callen that I have married Susannah Bennett in New York. He was for July 13, 1830 in New York. James is the step-father of my husband's great-grandfather, so I haven't followed that line. The only information I have for James is that his parents were James and Chloe (Taylor) Callen.

William Joseph Callen: b. about 1924 in Philadelphia, PA

SEGrenke — 2007-05-29 03:15:41Z

I am looking for ancestors/descendents/relatives of William Joseph Callen (b. about 1924 in Philadelphia, PA.) He may have served in both the US Navy and US Army during WWII. Any information will be appreciated.
...Stan

Re: Curious about Callan origins

snookie771 — 2007-10-11 17:09:08Z

I have been told the Callen Family is originally from Ireland
My Grandfather Gleavie Callen told me that they were in Ireland, but some of his ancestors went to Scottland and so depending on what line you come, it could be Ireland or Scottland.

Re: CALLEN in North Carolina & Alabama

eccfour — 2006-09-12 02:42:06Z

I don't know if this will be helpful to any of you but the most comprehensive info I have found so far has been from http://www.rootsweb.com/~albutler/families/callen/Callen.htm
Sincerely,
Shelley

Phoebe Charlotte Callen

ccrumpler1 — 2006-10-23 19:57:20Z

Hi, I am looking for birth certificate details for Phoebe Charlotte Callen born in London 1890/91. Her father was John Callen, Known as Jack.

If anyone can help then please email me at davidmichael_uk@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks

David Crumpler

Phoebe Callen

ccrumpler1 — 2006-09-23 15:55:37Z

Hi, My Great Grandmothers name was Phoebe Callen. I am looking for info on her father John Callen also known as Jack, who was a Coachman in 1911 possibly living in the Southampton, England area.

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

davidmichael_uk@yahoo.co.uk

David

Re: Curious about Callan origins

mncallen — 2008-02-11 23:36:08Z

I am a Callen from Canada, my father was born in Belfast as was his father. In searching for my family roots I discovered a village in Ireland, County Kilkenny by the name of Callan. The Coat of Arms of our name Callen or Callan is the same. So Callen is Irish by heritage. I found records several years ago showing Callen's being shipped off to Australia during the late 1700's to mid 1800's.

Re: James Edwin CALLEN and Susannah BENNETT, Ogle Co., Illinois

LindaGray18 — 2006-09-17 16:18:46Z

Hi I have a Louisa M. Bennett born around 1849 married C. W. Quinn is that close?

Marriage of H. D. Callen to Miss Ida McCay of Cope, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 2008-02-11 20:36:36Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 19 May 1904 Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

H. D. Callen, of Wiley and Miss Ida McCay, of Cope, were married last Sunday at Bolls Springs, Rev. H. P. Hook officiating.

Re: Spelling of name Kalleen

MaryGordonSmith — 2006-09-08 08:45:24Z

Who is your finace and how is he related? As for the marriage cert. it is a legal size document and my scanner will only do letter size so will have to send in two parts. My husband and I are leaving tomorrow for Mobile AL (we live near Tampa FL) so you might have to wait until we return for me to copy.
I would also like to plan a trip to Ireland, but until I learn more, I would have no idea what area to begin searching. Good luck on your trip.
Mary