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Edward "Red Ned" Callahan 1743–1823 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 13 March 1823

Death Location: Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Darby O'Callaghan

Mother: Unity Harris

Spouse(s): Mahala Brock, Susanna Brock

Children(s): Elizabeth Callahan*, Ezekiel Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Louisa Callahan, Isaac Callahan, Mary Callahan, Charlotte Callahan, Zelphia Callahan, David Callahan, Virginia Callahan, John Callahan, Mary Callahan, Jerry Callahan, John Callahan, Estil 1894, Susan Callahan, William Callahan, Elizabeth CALLAHAN, Isaac Callahan, Virginia Callahan, Polly Callahan, Jerry Callahan, John Sr.

Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was born in 1743 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Darby Dennis O Callaghan And Unity Montie Harris. Edward "Red Ned" Callahan married Mahala Susannah Sukey Brock, Susanna Brock, and had children including Charlotte Lotty Callahan, David Callahan, Elizabeth Callahan, Estil O Callahan 1894, Ezekiel Callahan, Isaac Fiddler Callahan, Isaac Callahan, Jerry Callahan, John Jack Callahan, John C Jack Callahan Sr, John William Callahan, Louisa Callahan, Mary Polly Mariann Callahan, Mary Callahan, Polly Mariann Callahan, Susan Jane Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Virginia Jane Jennie Callahan, Virginia Jane Jenny Callahan, William Callahan, Zelphia Callahan. Edward "Red Ned" Callahan passed away in 1823 in Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was born in 1743 in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Darby Dennis O Callaghan And Unity Montie Harris.
  • Edward "Red Ned" Callahan married Mahala Susannah Sukey Brock, Susanna Brock, and had children including Charlotte Lotty Callahan, David Callahan, Elizabeth Callahan, Estil O Callahan 1894, Ezekiel Callahan, Isaac Fiddler Callahan, Isaac Callahan, Jerry Callahan, John Jack Callahan, John C Jack Callahan Sr, John William Callahan, Louisa Callahan, Mary Polly Mariann Callahan, Mary Callahan, Polly Mariann Callahan, Susan Jane Callahan, Thomas Callahan, Virginia Jane Jennie Callahan, Virginia Jane Jenny Callahan, William Callahan, Zelphia Callahan.
  • Edward "Red Ned" Callahan passed away in 1823 in Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Darby O'Callaghan
1717–1787
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States,
DO
Unity Harris
1730–1811
Birth Location: Cherokee Nation, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
UH

Spouses(s)

Mahala Brock
1749–1820
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
MB
Susanna Brock
1749–1851
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
SB

Children(s)

Elizabeth Callahan*
1783–1822
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Ezekiel Callahan
1801–1864
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
EC
Thomas Callahan
1785–
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
TC
Louisa Callahan
1784–
Birth Location: Rockingham, No Carolina
LC
Isaac Callahan
1784–1817
Birth Location: Cherokee, North Carolina, United States
IC
Mary Callahan
1779–1830
Birth Location: Stokes, North Carolina, United States
MC
Charlotte Callahan
1778–1865
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
CC
Zelphia Callahan
1775–1847
Birth Location: Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, USA
ZC
David Callahan
1760–1796
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
DC
Virginia Callahan
1770–1815
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
VC
John Callahan
1768–1829
Birth Location: Boteourt, Washington Co, Virginia, USA
JC
Mary Callahan
1774–1830
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
MC
Jerry Callahan
1770–1815
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
JC
John Callahan
1765–1811
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
JC
Estil 1894
1894–1991
Birth Location: Campbellsville, KY
E1
Susan Callahan
1770–1815
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
SC
William Callahan
1768–1829
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia
WC
Elizabeth CALLAHAN
1800–1820
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
EC
Isaac Callahan
1775–1817
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
IC
Virginia Callahan
1770–1815
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
VC
Polly Callahan
1764–1825
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
PC
Jerry Callahan
1770–1815
Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, United States
JC
John Sr.
1760–1811
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JS

Edward Callahan's Ancestors

Self
Edward Callahan
1743–1823
Birth Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Darby Dennis O'Callaghan
1717–1787
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States,
Unity (Montie) Harris
1730–1811
Cherokee Nation, Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (F) Callahan
1682–1741
Donegal, Ireland
Mary Stott
1686–1741
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Darby Callahan(IRELAND)
1655–1687
Susan Simpson
1654–1696
David Stott
1667–1709
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Killihan Callahan
1610–
Catherine Nugent
1632–
John Simpson
1628–1688
Ann Simpson
1628–1690
Henry Stott
1634–1692
Priscilla Bryant
1640–1692

Edward Callahan's Descendants

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Edward ("Red Ned") Callahan (1743–13 March 1823) m. Mahala (Susannah "Sukey") Brock (1749–1820) m. Susanna Brock (1749–1851)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Callahan* 1783–1822 m. Samuel (D) Davison 1780–1866
    1. 1. Isaac Davison 1804–1883 m. Margaret Wilson 1820–1878 m. Margaret ("Peggy") Combs 1803–1837
      1. 1. Hardin Davison 1828–1895 m. Harriett Thompson 1832–1890 m. Harriet Davison 1831–1890
        1. 1. Dica (Ann) Wamsley 1858–1928
        2. 2. Isabella Nace 1854–1888
        3. 3. Erastus Davison 1869–1935
        4. 4. Jackson Davison 1863–1937
        5. 5. Isaac Davison 1865–1929
        6. 6. Nancy (Ann) Pace 1852–1928
        7. 7. Josiah (S.) Davison 1850–1922
        8. 8. Eva (F) Smith 1871–1944
        9. 9. Jeptha Davison 1856–1928
        10. 10. Isabelle Davison 1854–1888
        11. 11. Franklin (Pierce) Davidson 1855–1908
        12. 12. Jackson Davison 1863–1937
        13. 13. Isaac Davison 1866–1929
        14. 14. Arastus Davison 1868–1935 m. Nora Bland 1871–1958
        15. 15. Eva Davison 1872–
        16. 16. Nancy (A.) Pace 1852–1928
        17. 17. Dica (Ann) Davidson 1859–1928
        18. 18. Isabelle Davidson 1854–1888
        19. 19. Richard (Josiah) Davidson 1850–1922
      2. 2. Edward (D) Davidson 1853–1937 m. Margaret (Nantz) Combs 1803–1837 m. Emma (Jane) Gillespie 1859–1923 m. Margaret (Nantz) Combs –1838 m. Violetta Gillespie 1854–1876 m. Margaret Wilson 1821–1878
        1. 1. Edna (V) Davidson 1890–1968 m. Clifton (S) Smith 1887–1937 m. Stover (C) Smith 1888–
        2. 2. Wright Davison 1888–1921
        3. 3. Violet Davison 1883–1968 m. Charles (Love 'Charlie') Lokey 1875–1954
        4. 4. Orville Davison 1886–1975 m. Levester Bell 1888–1958 m. Nellie (Jane) Cox 1882–1940
        5. 5. James (Robert) DAVISON 1847–1897
        6. 6. Lucy (Ann) Davidson 1832–
        7. 7. Jeptha Davison 1834–1912
        8. 8. Dicean Davidson* 1824–1878
        9. 9. Isaac (Samuel) Davison 1860–1935
        10. 10. WILSON (CANADY "WILKES") DAVISON 1857–1922
        11. 11. Hamilton (Smith) Davidson 1845–1921
        12. 12. John (Pike) Davidson 1837–1862
        13. 13. Sarah (Ann) Davidson 1840–1885
        14. 14. Mary (Bell) Davison 1862–1935
        15. 15. Malvira (Jane) Davidson 1850–1911
        16. 16. Mary (Belle) Davidson 1864–
        17. 17. Susan Davison 1833–1904
        18. 18. Robert (Frank) Davison 1872–1922 m. Mary (Isabel) Graves 1887–1952 m. Mary (Isabel) Graves 1881–1952
        19. 19. Wright (Donald) Davison 1888–1921
        20. 20. D (Wright) Davidson 1888–
        21. 21. Wright Davison 1888–1921
        22. 22. D (Wright) Davidson 1888–
        23. 23. Edna Davison 1890–1968 m. Clifford Smith 1887–1937
        24. 24. Edward (Ned) Davidson 1849–1937 m. Violetta Gillespie 1854–1876 m. Emma (Jane) Gillespie 1856–1923
        25. 25. Violet Davison 1883–1968
      3. 3. Mary (Belle (Zona)) Davison 1863–1935
      4. 4. Isaac (Samuel) Davison 1860–1935
      5. 5. Wilson (Canada "Wils") Davidson 1857–1922
      6. 6. Malvira (Jane (Allie)) Davidson 1850–1911
      7. 7. James (Robert) Davison 1847–1897
      8. 8. Hamilton (Smith) Davidson 1845–1921
      9. 9. John (Pike) Davidson 1843–1874
      10. 10. Sarah (Ann) Davison 1840–1885
      11. 11. John Davison 1841–1862
      12. 12. Mary (Belle) Davison 1862–1935
      13. 13. Samuel Davison 1859–1935
      14. 14. Sarah (Ann) Davidson 1840–1885
      15. 15. Wilson (Canady) Davison 1857–1922
      16. 16. Malora (J) Davison 1853–1911
      17. 17. James (Robert) Davison 1847–1897
      18. 18. Thomas (H.) Wilson 1854–
      19. 19. Hamilton Davison 1845–1921
      20. 20. Dicie (Ann) Davidson 1824–1878
      21. 21. Susan Davison* 1833–1904
      22. 22. Jeptha Davidson 1834–1912
      23. 23. Lucy (Ann) Davidson 1832–
      24. 24. Mary (Belle) Davidson 1864–
      25. 25. Jeptha (Jep) Davison 1835–1902
      26. 26. Susan Davison* 1833–1904
      27. 27. Dicean Davison 1829–1878
      28. 28. Dicie (Ann) Davison 1824–1878
      29. 29. Hardin Davison* 1827–1895
      30. 30. Thomas (H.) Wilson 1854–
      31. 31. Dicie (Ann) Davidson 1830–1878
      32. 32. Jeptha Davidson 1836–
      33. 33. Jeptha Davidson 1834–
      34. 34. Susan Davison –1904
    2. 2. Wayne Davidson 1809–1879
      1. 1. Susan Davidson 1855–1910
        1. 1. Nancy (Charlotte) Maxwell 1879–1950
    3. 3. John Davidson 1810–1879
      1. 1. Henry (Henley Haddix) Davison 1848–1922
        1. 1. Samuel (Wayne) Davison 1880–1958
    4. 4. Robert (Thomas) Davidson 1812–1885
      1. 1. Daniel (Boone) Davidson 1846–1912
        1. 1. Anna (Lee) Davidson 1864–1940
    5. 5. Margaret Crow 1842–1909
    6. 6. Silas ((Cyrus)) Davidson 1800–1877
    7. 7. Edward Davidson 1811–1848
    8. 8. Samuel (D) Davidson 1804–1868
    9. 9. Silas Davidson 1800–1877
    10. 10. Mary ((Polly) Ann) Davidson 1802–1884
    11. 11. Claborn Davidson 1806–1861
    12. 12. Daniel Davidson 1818–1896
    13. 13. Samuel (D.) Davidson 1804–1931
    14. 14. Edward ("Ned") Davidson 1811–1848
    15. 15. Edward ((Ned)) Davidson 1814–1846
    16. 16. Robert ((Bob)) Davidson 1812–1885
    17. 17. Caleb Davidson 1806–
    18. 18. Owen Davidson 1814–
    19. 19. Robert Davidson 1812–1885
    20. 20. Robert Davidson 1815–1893
    21. 21. John Davidson 1823–1931
    22. 22. Wayne Davidson 1809–1879
    23. 23. Caleb Davidson 1806–
    24. 24. Mary (Ann) DAVIDSON 1802–1884
    25. 25. John Davidson 1811–1931
    26. 26. Samuel Davidson 1804–1931
    27. 27. Robert Davidson 1812–1885
    28. 28. Edward Davidson 1814–1850
    29. 29. Silas ('Cyrus') Davidson 1800–1877
    30. 30. Mary (Ann) Davidson 1802–1884
    31. 31. Claborn Davidson 1806–1861
    32. 32. Daniel Davidson 1820–1896
    33. 33. Wayne Davidson 1809–1879
    34. 34. Caleb Davison 1806–
  2. 2. Ezekiel Callahan 1801–1864
  3. 3. Thomas Callahan 1785–
  4. 4. Louisa Callahan 1784–
  5. 5. Isaac ("Fiddler") Callahan 1784–1817
  6. 6. Mary Callahan 1779–1830
  7. 7. Charlotte ("Lotty") Callahan 1778–1865
  8. 8. Zelphia Callahan 1775–1847
  9. 9. David Callahan 1760–1796
  10. 10. Virginia (Jane "Jennie") Callahan 1770–1815
  11. 11. John (William) Callahan 1768–1829
  12. 12. Mary ("Polly " Mariann) Callahan 1774–1830
  13. 13. Jerry Callahan 1770–1815
  14. 14. John ("Jack") Callahan 1765–1811
  15. 15. Estil (O Callahan.) 1894 1894–1991
  16. 16. Susan (Jane) Callahan 1770–1815
  17. 17. William Callahan 1768–1829
  18. 18. Elizabeth CALLAHAN 1800–1820
  19. 19. Isaac Callahan 1775–1817
  20. 20. Virginia (Jane Jenny) Callahan 1770–1815
  21. 21. Polly (Mariann) Callahan 1764–1825
  22. 22. Jerry Callahan 1770–1815
  23. 23. John (C. "Jack" Callahan) Sr. 1760–1811

Edward Callahan's Timeline

17 Records

1740
1740-1749
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Orange, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Orange, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA
1743
1743
Birth of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
1767
1767
Age 24
Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was married in Virginia, Virginia, USA
Virginia, Virginia, USA
1770
1770
Age 27
Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was married in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1773
1773
Age 30
Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was married in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
1810
25 Jul 1810
Age 67
Edward "Red Ned" Callahan was married in Clay County, Kentucky
Clay County, Kentucky
1823
13 Mar 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Bullskin Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Bullskin Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1823
13 March 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
1823
13 March 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1823
13 March 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1823
13 March 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1823
13 March 1823
Age 80
Death of Edward "Red Ned" Callahan in Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Orange, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0398

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740-1749
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1767
    Event Place: Virginia, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1810
    Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1823
    Event Place: Bullskin Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M84.0398

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1823
    Event Place: Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1823
    Event Place: Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1823
    Event Place: Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1823
    Event Place: Benge, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 March 1823
    Event Place: Benge, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
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