Joseph R. Callahan

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Joseph R. Callahan
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1965–1967
Personal details
Born
Joseph Raymond Callahan

May 30, 1892
Milford, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1977 (aged 84)
Watseka, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Helen
RelationsCheri Bustos (granddaughter)
Colleen Callahan (granddaughter)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Joseph Raymond "Joe" Callahan (May 30, 1892 – July 31, 1977) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Biography[]

Callahan was born on a farm near Milford, Illinois in Iroquois County, Illinois. He graduated from the Mitford Township High School in 1912 and served in the United States Army during World War I. Callahan was a farmer; he also raised cattle and hogs. He served as president of the Illinois Farmers Union. Callahan was involved with the Democratic Party. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. Callahan died at the Iroquios Memorial Hospital in Watseka, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Family[]

Callahan's granddaughter Cheri Bustos served in the United States House of Representatives.[4][5] Another granddaughter Colleen Callahan is a farmer and agribusiness journalist.[6]

Notes[]

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1965-1966, Biographical of Joe (Joseph) Callahan, pg. 200-201
  2. ^ 'Chenoa woman's father dies,' The Pantagraph, August 2, 1977, pg. A-7
  3. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Joseph R. "Joe" Callahan
  4. ^ Congresswoman Cheri Bustos: A family tradition of cooperative public service
  5. ^ 'Gene Callahan, Illinois political aide and MLB lobbyist, 1935-2014,' The Chicago Tribune, Rick Pearson, August 5, 2014
  6. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Colleen Callahan

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