Joseph R. Callahan
Joseph Raymond "Joe" Callahan (May 30, 1892 – July 31, 1977) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.
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. |
| Died | July 31, 1977 (aged 84) Watseka, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Helen |
| Relations | Cheri Bustos (granddaughter) Colleen Callahan (granddaughter) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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
- 'Illinois Blue Book 1965-1966, Biographical of Joe (Joseph) Callahan, pg. 200-201
- 'Chenoa woman's father dies,' The Pantagraph, August 2, 1977, pg. A-7
- Our Campaigns.com.-Joseph R. "Joe" Callahan
- Congresswoman Cheri Bustos: A family tradition of cooperative public service
- 'Gene Callahan, Illinois political aide and MLB lobbyist, 1935-2014,' The Chicago Tribune, Rick Pearson, August 5, 2014
- Our Campaigns.com.-Colleen Callahan