Michael William Callaghan (b. March 1872, d. March 15, 1938)
Michael William Callaghan (son of Bernard J. Callaghan and Mary Elizabeth Monaghan)78 was born March 1872 in Pennsylvania, and died March 15, 1938 in Connellsville, Fayette County, Pa. He married Bridget Reilly on July 24, 1892 in Saint Vincent DePaul Parish, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, daughter of James Reilly and Sarah ??.
Notes for Michael William Callaghan: 1900 Census, Clinton, Monogalia County, West Virginia: Callaghan, Michael, head, b.Mar. 1872, age 28, married 8 yrs., born in Pa, both parents born in Ireland, occupation - day laborer Bridget, wife, b. Feb.1875, age 25, married 8 yrs., bore 4 children, 3 still living, born in Pa, both parents born in Ireland Nellie, daughter, b. Apr. 1893, age 7 Vincent, son, b.Mar. 1895, age 5 William, son, b. Dec. 1898, age 1 All children in this census were born in Pa.
1930 Census, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa: Callaghan, Michael W., head, age 52, married at age 21; occ: Pit Boss / Coal Mine Bridget, wife, age 47, married at age 16 [This census lists her name as Beatrice, mistake} Rose, daughter, age 24 Michael, son, age 18 Margaret, daughter, age 15 John, son, age 12 Kaster, Tom, roomer, age 22, occ: truck driver / wholesale produce Hebler, Eugene, roomer, age 27, manager / gasoline station. Article Published in the Daily Courier on Wednesday, March 16, 1938; page six
MICHAEL CALLAGHAN, PROMINENT MINE MAN, DIES AT REVERE HOME Special to the Courier. UNIONTOWN, Mar. 16---Michael Callaghan, 64 years old, formerly associated with the Reilly-Callaghan Coal & Coke Company and widely known as a mine foreman for the past 30 years, died suddenly Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home at Revere of a heart condition.
Mr. Callaghan's father, Bernard Callaghan, of Connellsville, was a mine inspector in this district for a number of years. He started in business with his brother-in-law, W. J. Reilly, In 1910 and was among the business leaders in the county. At the time of his death, Mr. Callaghan was operating a custom coal mine in the county.
Surviving are the wife, Mrs. B. E. Callaghan, and the following children: Mrs. Rose Goistor, Mrs. Marie James, Mrs. Betty Ledford, Francis Callaghan and John Callaghan, all of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Margaret Swortz, Cincinnati, Ohio; Burnadette Scarf, Pittsburgh; William of Los Angeles Cal; Vincent and Michael Jr. of Uniontown. He also leaves the following sister and brothers: Margaret Callaghan and Rose Carpenter of Connellsville, and Vincent Callaghan of Memacolin.
More About Michael William Callaghan: Burial: Unknown, Park Place Cemetery, North Union Township, Fayette County, Pa.
More About Michael William Callaghan and Bridget Reilly: Marriage: July 24, 1892, Saint Vincent DePaul Parish, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Marriage Notes for Michael William Callaghan and Bridget Reilly: Michael Callaghan was 21 years old when he applied for his marriage license. His parents were Bernard and Elizabeth Callaghan. He was a hauler in the mines. His bride to be, Bridget Riley, was 17 years old. Her place of birth, Pennsylvania. James and Sarah Riley were the parents of Bridget as listed on this application. Sarah was the person who actually signed for her daughter by her mark. This marriage license was issued on July 9, 1892 in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. B. P. Kenna officiated the ceremony on July 24, 1892.
Children of Michael William Callaghan and Bridget Reilly are:
+Vincent DePaul Callaghan, b. March 10, 1895, Pennsylvania79, d. January 28, 1955, Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania80.
Michael William Callaghan (b. March 1872, d. March 15, 1938)
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