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Callen Family History

The Callens of Northern Allegheny and Southern Butler Counties of Pennsylvania

Compiled by Scott Anderson

Draft Copy, September 2008

Callen

The Callen coat of arms is officially documented in Burke’s General Armory, as well as others. The original description of the shield is: “OR, ON A BEND GU, THREE MARTLETS AR.”, when translated, the blazon also describes the original colors of the Callen arms as: “GOLD, A RED DIAGONAL BAND, THREE SILVER BIRDS WITHOUT FEET.” Above the shield and helmet is the crest which is described as “half a red griffin attacking”. The Callen name translated, means “POWERFUL IN BATTLE”.

Preface

The Callen name, although it is not a very common one, can be found

throughout America. The name first appeared in American documents in the early 1700s in eastern Pennsylvania. Callens spread across the state, and across the country, and spellings of the name varied, including: Callan, Callin, Callon, Callens, Callons, among others. In some cases, the name was original to the spelling as it was in Ireland, but in many cases, the spelling was changed after arriving in America. Often, census records were misspelled, and it is even possible to find two households from the same family with different spellings.

The Callen families in America have been researched to great extents, and

the most notable accounts of the Callen family history can be found in such records as The Callen Chronicles, compiled by Edna Callen McNellis in 1990, and The Callin Family History, written by G. W. Callin in 1911. Although it is likely that the Callens listed in this book are probably related to those in The Callen Chronicles and The Callin Family History, there is no documented proof of this connection. One of the lines of Callens that is covered extensively in these books is that of Patrick Callen. Patrick was the father of Hugh Callen, founder of Callensburg, a small town located in western Pennsylvania. Patrick lived in southwestern Armstrong County, close to the Callens written about here. Given that Patrick’s birth year was in the late 1740s, and that he immigrated before 1769, there can be no direct connection to the Callen line written about here. It is plausible though, that Patrick Callen could be the great uncle of the Callens that immigrated in our line, who were William, Michael, and Catherine.

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The First Generation

William M. Callen The beginnings of our line of Callens in America start with William Callen,

who immigrated to America in 1829. According to New York passenger and immigration lists, William Callon who was 19 years of age left Ireland from the port of Londonderry on the ship Asia, and arrived in New York on July 29th, 1829. William Callen was born in Ireland on December 10 in the year 1811; his parents were Patrick and Christina Callen. According to family legend, Patrick Callen was a Catholic priest.

Records show that two of William’s siblings also immigrated to America, but

there is a possibility of others. His brother Michael immigrated two years before William, arriving in New York on November 22, 1827. Michael’s sister Catherine is also believed to have immigrated the year before Michael. Another sibling may have been Edward Callen, born about 1814, his wife was Elizabeth. They were both born in Ireland, and lived in Allegheny City, Edward may have died in the 1860s.

William is first found living in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania; now know as

the North side of Pittsburgh. He is listed as William M. Callen, 20-30 years old. At some point in time after 1830, William moved to the area where Allegheny County and Butler County border one another, probably in Butler County. In about 1834 he married Sarah Pugh.

Sarah Pugh was born on November 4th, 1815 in Butler County,

Pennsylvania. Sarah’s parents were Michael and Elizabeth Pugh, who lived in Butler County. Michael Pugh had moved to Butler County from Monroe County with his father, Daniel, and two brothers, John and Peter. The family is mentioned in The History of Butler County – 1883, Chapter 26 Clinton Township: “Daniel Pugh was an early settler in the neighborhood now known as Pughtown, in the southwestern part of this township. He owned quite a large tract of land, on which his sons John, Michael and Peter lived. A coal bank has been operated by the Pughs for some years”. It is believed that Daniel Pugh is one of the sons of Hugh Pugh and Helena Brink, of Chester County, Pennsylvania. The father of Hugh Pugh, who was also named Hugh, was born in Wales, and immigrated to America. Hugh Pugh Senior was accused of the murder of J. Hayes in 1715, and in 1718, he was hanged.

William Callen and Sarah Pugh had the following known children: 1.1 Elizabeth Callen, born December 25, 1835 1.2 Catherine Callen, born May 8, 1837 1.3 Edward Callen, born May 12, 1840 1.4 Michael Callen, born April 1844 1.5 William Callen, born about 1845 1.6 Hannah Callen, born about 1846 1.7 Sarah Callen, born about February 1850 William and Sarah lived in Buffalo Township, Butler County, in 1840. In

1843, according to the church’s book, William Callen joined the Pleasant Unity Presbyterian Church. A note in the book also signifies that he was a former R.C., or Roman Catholic. In 1850, William, Sarah and their children are found living in Middlesex Township in Butler County.

William Callen died on November 17, 1951, and is buried in Bullcreek

Cemetery, located near Millerstown, Pennsylvania. His headstone, although severely weathered, indicates his date of death, and that he was 39 years, 11 months and 7 days old. A cedar tree is engraved in his grave marker, and one is planted next to his grave, a traditional Irish symbol, meaning “strong faith”. The grave is located in the old section of the Bullcreek Cemetery, at the perimeter of the graveyard. The grave, and others nearby, were only recently found, as they were overgrown and almost completely covered. Next to William’s grave, are those of his son, Edward, and remnants two children’s graves, probably his daughters, Hannah and Sarah.

An inventory of the personal property of William Callen of Middlesex

Township, Butler County, was administered on December 6th, 1854. The belongings of William Callen included seven cows, three horses, five hogs, nineteen sheep, a windmill, various pieces of furniture, a looking glass, and two hundred and twenty nine dollars in various notes.

His wife, Sarah, remarried to George McWhinney in 1853. They lived on

the McWhinney farm in 1860, which is located in Fawn Township, Allegheny County. George McWhinney fought in the Civil War, and died on November 17th, 1866. He is buried near William Callen in the Bullcreek Cemetery. In 1870, Sarah was living on the farm with her son Michael, and his wife and son. Sarah then remarried again to Alexander Simpson, who owned the farm next to Sarah’s. They were living on the Simpson farm together in 1870, along with Sarah’s sister, Catherine, and her grandson. Alexander Simpson died in 1883, and according to a Hemphill family descendant, who had the farm located next to the Simpson’s, Sarah was allowed to live on the Simpson farm for the remainder of her life, and

was to receive $25 per year. The son of Alexander Simpson, Robert, did not like the fact that she was allowed to stay on the farm.

Sarah wrote her last will and testament on August 14th, 1884, leaving $300

to her daughter, Caty Morn, and the remainder to her son, Michael. Sarah died on March 4th, 1885, and is buried in the Millerstown Cemetery, near her son, Michael. On her grave marker is engraved, Sarah A. Callen, wife of William Callen, died March 4, 1885, aged 69 years, 4 months.

Michael Callen

Michael Callen was born in Ireland, about 1806, making him the older

brother of William. Michael is believed to be the first sibling to come to America. According to

New York passenger and immigration lists, Michael Callen, a carpenter, at 22 years of age left Ireland from the port of St. John, New Brunswick, on the ship Clothier, and arrived in New York on November 22nd, 1827.

Michael married Mary Weir, the daughter of Jane and John Weir, an

immigrant from Ireland. Mary was born in June 1814, and lived in Butler County with her parents. Michael and Mary were probably married in the 1840s. They had no known children together. Mary died between 1900 and 1910.

Michael had one known child prior to marrying Mary, but may have had

other children, his first wife is unknown. His daughter Sarah was born on July 4th, 1849 in Butler County. Sarah married Dennis Aloysius Duff about 1860, in Butler County. They had eight known children and lived in Butler County. Sarah died in January, 1901, in Butler County. According to census records, other children are found living with Michael, indicating that he may have had other children, including Mary born about 1835, and Michael born about 1833. There is also a Samuel Callen, born about 1848, living with Michael in 1860.

Michael lived in East Bethlehem in Washington County in 1840. By 1850,

he was living in Middlesex Township of Butler County, with his family, and sister Catherine, not far from their brother William.

Michael purchased 75 acres of land in Clearfield Township, Butler County,

on June 21st, 1852. The purchase price was $5.50 per acre. In 1854 Michael Callen was naturalized as an American citizen. On April 27, 1863, he wrote his will, designating Dennis Duff and Michael

Callen, his nephew, as executors. He leaves the Orphan Asylum of Pittsburg

$600, and his sister Catherine, a single woman, $200. The remainder is equally shared between his wife Mary, Michael Callen, and Sarah Duff.

Michael Callen died on May 26th, 1863, in Clearfield Township, Butler

County.

Catherine Callen Catherine Callen was born in Ireland, about 1808, making her the older

sister of William. According to the 1800-1850 Philadelphia passenger and immigration lists, Catherine Callen, who was 20 years of age, left Ireland from the port of Londonderry on the ship Pelican, and arrived in Philadelphia on September 9th, 1828. She is found living with her brother Michael in 1840 and 1850, and is listed in Michael’s will in 1863. She is listed as a single woman in Michael’s will, so she had probably never married. The date and place of her death is unknown.

Second Generation – Children of William and Sarah Callen

1.1 Elizabeth Callen was born December 25, 1835 in Pennsylvania, probably in Butler County. Elizabeth married James Heister in 1853 in Middlesex Township, Butler County, by the Justice of the Peace. In 1860 they were living in Fawn Township, Allegheny County, close to Elizabeth’s mother. James was the brother of Elizabeth’s sister-in-law, Susan, who married her brother, Michael. In 1880 Elizabeth and James are living with their children in Allegheny City, now know as the North side of Pittsburgh. In 1900 they were living in Hopewell, Beaver County, and now spelled their name as Hester. James died between 1900 and 1910. In 1910 Elizabeth was living with her son, Richard, and his family, in Chartiers Township, Allegheny County. Elizabeth died in Wilkinsburg on January 2nd, 1917. Her address at the time of her death was 1817 Montiers Street in Wilkinsburg. She was buried in the Homewood Cemetery on January 5th, 1917.

Elizabeth Callen and James Heister/Hester had the following known children: 1.1.1 William C. Hester, born about 1855 in Pennsylvania, married Mary,

born about 1856 in Ohio, they had the following known children: 1.1.1.1 Maggie Hester, born about 1878

1.1.2 Sarah C. Hester, born about 1857 in Pennsylvania 1.1.3 James Ruben Hester, born July 1861 in Pennsylvania, married

Mary Elizabeth. Mary was born on October 4th, 1870 in Pennsylvania, her parents immigrated from Ireland. James died March 12th, 1923 and Mary died on October 4th, 1870, both in Pennsylvania. James and Mary had the following children: 1.1.3.1 William K. Hester, born March 1889, married Mary, had

the following known children: 1.1.3.1.1 William Hester, born about 1910 1.1.3.1.2 Betty Hester, born about 1912

1.1.3.2 Bessie M. Hester, born April 1891 1.1.3.3 James Edward Hester, born September 4th, 1894 in

Pennsylvania. James married Helen Leipheit about 1919. Helen was born about 1894, her parents immigrated from Germany. James died on August 27th, 1978. James and Helen had the following children: 1.1.3.3.1 Fred P. Hester, born about 1914 in Pa, died

1978. 1.1.3.3.2 James L. Hester, born about 1921 in Pa,

died about 1932, drowned. 1.1.3.3.3 Richard R. Hester, born April 18th, 1923 in

Pa. Richard married Grace. He died about

November 1st, 1990 in Pennsylvania. Richard and Grace had the following children: 1.1.3.3.3.1 son Hester, children:

1.1.3.3.3.1.1 Sara Hester 1.1.3.3.4 John W. Hester, born November 8th, 1925 in

Pa, married Francis, John died on March 7th, 2002.

1.1.3.3.5 Robert Hester, born February 2nd, 1932 in Pa, married Shirley.

1.1.3.3.6 Louis Hester, born March 18th, 1935 in Pa, married Darrell.

1.1.3.4 Marie Hester, born about 1898 1.1.3.5 Charles Hester, born about 1900 1.1.3.6 Florence Hester, born about 1902 1.1.3.7 Henry Hester, born June 10th, 1904, lived in East

Pittsburgh, died May 1984 1.1.3.8 David W. Hester, born May 25th, 1914, lived in Verona,

died June 20th, 1988 1.1.4 Rebecca Hester, born about 1863 in Pennsylvania. Rebecca

married George Crosby about 1879. Rebecca died about 1898. Rebecca and George had the following known children: 1.1.4.1 Clara Crosby, born 1880 in Pa 1.1.4.2 Anna Louis Crosby, born April 1882 in Pa, married

Brown, they had the following children: 1.1.4.2.1 Walter R. Brown, born about 1914 in Pa

1.1.4.3 Clyde Crosby, born August 1884 in Pa 1.1.5 Richard Elias Hester, born November 1867 in Pennsylvania,

married Emma. Emma was born in January 1869, her parents emigrated from Germany. Richard died in 1935, Emma died in 1958. They are buried together in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery in Pittsburgh. Richard and Emma had the following known children: 1.1.5.1 James Hester, born August 1887 in Pa 1.1.5.2 Adam Howard Hester, born May 1892 in Pa 1.1.5.3 Robert S. Hester, born November 1893 in Pa 1.1.5.4 Maria Hester, born May 1898 in Pa 1.1.5.5 Richard E. Hester, born April 1900 in Pa

1.1.5 Mary Hester, born about 1868 in Pennsylvania

1.2 Catherine Callen was born May 8th, 1837 in Pennsylvania, probably in Butler County. Catherine married Michael Moran about 1861, he immigrated from Ireland in 1850. In the late 1860s, Catherine and James moved to Ohio. In 1870 they were living in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio. In 1880 they were living in Franklin, Columbiana County, Ohio. Catherine died on September 6th,

1887 from malaria, her age was 50 years, 3 months, 29 days. She was buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Leetonia, Ohio.

Catherine Callen and Michael Moran had the following known children: 1.2.1 Sarah A. Moran, born May 7th, 1862 in Pennsylvania, married John

J. Gunn, born May 26th, 1853 in New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. They had the following known children: 1.2.1.1 Catherine Gunn, born August 1881 in Ohio 1.2.1.2 William Gunn, born October 1883 in Ohio, married

Bessie, they had the following known children: 1.2.1.2.1 Russell Gunn, born about 1903 in Ohio 1.2.1.2.2 Raymond Gunn, born about 1906 in Ohio

1.2.1.3 Josephine Gunn, born September 1887 in Ohio 1.2.1.4 Francis Theodore Gunn, born September 1st, 1891 in

Salem, Ohio 1.2.2 William Moran, born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, married Grace,

who was born May 1866 in Pennsylvania, her parents came from Scotland. They lived in Pittsburgh from 1900 until at least 1930. They had the following children: 1.2.2.1 Catherine Moran, born February 1889 in Pennsylvania 1.2.2.2 Elizabeth Moran, born September 1891 in Pennsylvania

1.2.3 John Moran, born about 1865 in Pennsylvania 1.2.4 Francis “Frank” Moran, born about 1863 in Pennsylvania, married

Lydia, who was born in March 1869 in Pennsylvania. They lived in Braddock, Pennsylvania from 1900 until at least 1920. Francis and Lydia both died after 1920. Francis and Lydia had the following children: 1.2.4.1 Clyde H. Moran, born April 1892 in Ohio, married Neoma

from Kentucky, they lived in Wilkinsburg, Pa in 1930. 1.2.5 Michael Moran, born about 1869 in Ohio, lived in Pittsburgh in

1910 1.2.6 Mary Moran, born March 29th, 1874 in Salem, Ohio, died December

23rd, 1933 in Leetonia, Ohio. Mary is buried in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Leetonia.

1.2.7 Catherine Moran, born about 1879 in Ohio, lived in East Palestine in 1920

1.3 Edward Callen was born May 12th, 1840 in Pennsylvania, probably in Butler County. Edward died on July 7th, 1864, possibly in the Civil War. He is buried in Bullcreek Cemetery near his father, William.

1.4 Michael Callen was born April, 1840 in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Michael was the only known son of William and Sarah to have children, and to carry on the family name.

On September 2, 1862, Michael enlisted to serve in the Civil War, being one of the first to join the newly formed Company D of the 14th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers, 159th Infantry. Michael served under Captain Wakefield, but also served on detached duty under Colonel Shoonmaker. The Regiment was under General Philip Sheridan, famous for his campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. In the Wilderness Campaign during May of 1864, they destroyed communication lines and supplies of the Confederate Army, defeating General Stewart at Yellow Springs. The last battle of the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley took place between Strasburg and Middletown. It marked the end of the Confederate power in the Valley, and its timing three weeks before the national elections unquestionably influenced the magnitude of President Lincoln’s reelection. Medical records indicate that Michael was shot in the right leg. Michael was discharged on May18th, 1865 at Washington, D.C..

Michael married Susan Heister on November 16th 1865 in Tarentum by

William V. Evans, Esquire. Susan was the daughter of Daniel Heister and Rebecca Mayer or Moyer.

Susan was born on October 8th, 1838, in western Pennsylvania. Susan’s brother was a politician who was elected as a representative in

Westmoreland County. In the History of Westmoreland County, written in 1903, the following was written on the Heister family:

The family of which Isaac Heister, of New Kensington, is a representative, was founded in this country by four brothers who emigrated from Baden, Germany, previous to the Revolutionary war, and settled near Sinking Spring, Berks County, Pennsylvania. They all bore arms in the patriot cause, and were members of the Lutheran church.

Daniel Heister, son of one of the four brothers mentioned above, was born about 1802, in Berks County, and abt 1835 moved to the western part of the state, where he engaged in farming during the remainder of his life. He was a member of the Lutheran church. His wife was Rebecca Mayer, of Berks county, and they had children: Reuben, deceased; Daniel, deceased; Isaac, mentioned hereafter; Rebecca, married Jacob Sarver; James, lives in East End, Pittsburg; Susanna, married Edward Callahan; and Samuel, a resident of Allegheny City, who served three years and a half in the Army of the Potomac. The death of Mr. Heister, the father, occurred in 1870.

The brothers mentioned indicate that Daniel was from the well known

Hiester family of Eastern Pennsylvania. The Hiester brothers immigrated from Germany before the Revolutionary War, and later became active in politics. Several of their sons also were active in politics as well, and the Hiester family

became known as the first political dynasty in America. Written in 1844, Rupp's History of Berks County stated the following:

The name of Hiester is so extensively connected with the general and State governments, that a brief sketch of the family may not be uninteresting.

Their remote ancestors were of Silesian origin. From that country they were distributed throughout Austria, Bavaria, Saxony, Switzerland and the countries bordering on the river Rhine. The immediate ancestors of the present race of that name in this country emigrated from Wittgenstein in Westphalia, and arrived in America in the early part of the 18th century. They consisted of three brothers, Daniel, John and Joseph, who took up their residence in the first place at Goshenhoppen, then in Philadelphia, now in Montgomery, county. Here Daniel at once purchased a farm which was somewhat improved. After exploring and becoming better acquainted with the country, they united in purchasing from the Proprietary government upward of two thousand acres of land in Bern Township, now Berks County. Here John and Joseph settled, while Daniel remained at the homestead. Having thus, with the characteristic prudence of those primitive days, first secured the means of supporting families, they next, in due time, formed matrimonial alliances with American women, and "set themselves down each under his own vine and fig tree," to enjoy, in the pursuit of agriculture, the fruits of their virtuous enterprise.

As they had been induced to leave their own native country by the vassalage of an oppressive government, which exacted, not only onerous taxes, but also a portion of the time and labor of its subjects, they naturally cherished in the minds of their descendants, a lofty spirit of freedom. Accordingly, when the Revolutionary war broke out, they were among the first to enroll themselves in the list of Associates. The efficient services of this class of citizen soldiers (which were organized by electing two Brigadier Generals at Lancaster on the 4th of July, 1776), afterward rendered in the campaigns of New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the lower part of Pennsylvania, is a well known matter of history. Daniel (of Montgomery), John (of Chester), and Gabriel (of Berks), the three eldest sons of Daniel, entered the service as field officers, the two former with the rank of Colonel, and the latter with that of Major. William, the fourth and youngest son of Daniel, although also enrolled, did not, on account of his extreme youth and the infirmity of his aged parents, serve more than one campaign. [He was the great-grandfather of Isaac Hiester, Esq., whose sketch follows.]

Joseph Hiester, afterward Governor of Pennsylvania, the only son of John, entered the service as a captain in the "Flying Camp," and having been made a prisoner at the battle of Long Island, and confined on board the notorious Jersey Prison Ship, "New Jersey," he was, after his exchange promoted to the rank of Colonel. After the war, he and his two cousins, Daniel and John, were elected to the rank of Majors General of the militia in their respective districts. The popularity these men gained by their devotion to country, and the public spirit during the eventful struggles of the Revolutionary war, never forsook them. After the declaration of peace, they all enjoyed, by the suffrages of the people, a large share in the councils of the State, and general Government.

General Daniel Hiester was the first representative in Congress under the present constitution, from Berks County, of which he had in the meantime become a citizen. In 1796 he removed to Maryland, where he was again repeatedly elected to the same office, from the district composed of Washington, Frederick, and Allegheny counties, until the time of his decease, at Washington City, in the Session of 1801-02.

Joseph Hiester was elected a member of the convention which met in Philadelphia, in November, 1787, to consider and ratify, or reject, the first constitution of the United

States; and in 1789, he was a member of the convention which formed the second constitution of this State. Under that constitution, he and Gabriel Hiester (who had also been a member of the convention which formed the first State constitution), were repeatedly elected to the Legislature, the latter continuing either in the Senate or House of Representatives, uninterruptedly, for nearly thirty years. General Joseph Hiester, after the removal of Daniel to Maryland, represented his district, composed in part of Berks County, in Congress, and about the same time General John Hiester was also chosen a member of the same body from Chester County. Both were re-elected for a series of years-the former until he resigned in 1820 and he was elected Governor of Pennsylvania, and the latter until he declined a re-election and retired to private life.

Michael and Susan lived in Fawn Township, Allegheny County, near

Millerstown. Michael Callen and Susan Heister had the following known children: 1.4.1 Edward Lincoln Callen, born August 15th, 1866 in Pennsylvania,

married Mary Lou Taylor, died February 18th, 1948 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

1.4.2 Sarah Catherine Callen, born about 1872 in Pennsylvania, died in the 1880s.

1.4.3 James Grant Callen, born October 23rd, 1874 in Pennsylvania, married Emma May Griner, he died August 2nd, 1930 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

1.4.4 Susan Callen, born August 30th, 1879 in Pennsylvania, she married James Criner.

1.4.5 William John Callen, born September 12th, 1883 in Pennsylvania, he married Lucy Jane Sickles. William died on March 1, 1960.

Michael and Susan had three other children that died at a young age, their

names are unknown.

Michael contracted heart disease in 1887, and died on May 20th, 1903. According to Susan’s pension application, he did not leave a will. He is buried in the Millerstown cemetery, his grave marker states: Michael Callen, Father, Co. D 14th Reg. Pa. Cavalry.

Susan died of chronic brights disease at 77 yrs 7 mo 1 day, she was buried

in Millerstown cemetery on 11 May 1916, her grave marker can not be found. 1.5 William Callen was born about 1845 in Butler County,

Pennsylvania. In 1860, census records indicate that may have lived with Edward and Elizabeth Callen in Allegheny City. The 1870 census indicates that he may

have lived in Franklin, Westmoreland County. No record of him has been found after 1870, and it is unsure if he ever married or had children.

1.6 Hannah Callen was born about 1846 in Butler County,

Pennsylvania. Hannah died at a young age, and is believed to be buried near her father in Bullcreek cemetery.

1.7 Sarah Callen was born about 1850 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Sarah died at a young age, and is believed to be buried near her father in Bullcreek cemetery.

Third Generation – Children of Michael and Susan Callen

1.4.1 Edward Lincoln Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

County on August 15th, 1866. Edward married Mary Lou “Lulu” Taylor on November 24th, 1887 in Tarentum by W. Calpass, Justice of the Peace. At the time of his marriage, Edward was a teacher.

Mary Lou Taylor was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, on April 11th, 1864.

Her parents were John Taylor and Margaret Maple. The Maple family has a long and well documented history in America, which is probably why several of the Callens were given the name. The first Maple to come to America was Benjamin Maple, born in 1663 in Ipswich, England. He came to America in 1684, as an indentured servant to John Smith for four years. Margaret’s great-grandfather, David, served in the Revolutionary War in Captain Aaron Longstreet's Company, 3rd Regiment of Middlesex County, New Jersey Militia. The first Taylor to come to America was Mary Lou’s great-grandfather, William Taylor, who was born in County Downe, Ireland in 1753. William served three terms in the Pennsylvania militia during the Revolutionary War from 1776 to 1781, and later served in the Continental Navy. A family legend is that the Taylor family is related to the dead president Zachary Taylor, but there has not been any proof to substantiate this.

Edward and Mary Lou purchased property from the John and Laura

Walters in Millerstown in 1911. Edward and Mary Lou lived in Millerstown in Fawn Township, Allegheny County until at least 1930. He was a lamp man in the coalmine in 1930, and later a watchman at Republic Steel.

Edward Lincoln Callen and Mary Lou Taylor had as many as eleven

children, only six were living in 1910; the following are the known children:

Edward Lincoln Callen 1866 - 1948

1.4.1.1 Edward Maple Callen, born April 10th, 1888 1.4.1.2 Thomas Uriah Steffey Callen, born February 13th, 1893 1.4.1.3 Harry Andrew Callen, born November 24th, 1894 1.4.1.4 John Adam Callen, born July 7th, 1897 1.4.1.5 William M. Callen, born about 1903 1.4.1.6 Maple A. Callen (twin), born about 1906 1.4.1.7 Margaret Callen (twin), born about 1906, died before 1910

Mary Lou died on August 16th, 1933, from a stroke. She is buried in the

Millerstown Cemetery, her grave marker can not be found. On February 7th, 1948, Edward wrote his last will and testament, leaving

everything to his son, Thomas. Edward died on February 26th, 1948 in Clinton Township, Butler County; his cause of death was a stroke. He is buried in the Millerstown Cemetery, however, his grave marker can not be found.

1.4.2 Sarah Catherine Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

County about 1872. Sarah died before 1898, as she was not mentioned in her father’s pension application as one of his living children. It is unknown if Sarah ever married or had any children.

1.4.3 James Grant Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny County

on October 23rd, 1874. James married Emma May Griner about 1905. James Grant Callen and Emma May Griner had the following known

children:

1.4.3.1 James Grant Callen, Jr., born March 27th, 1906 1.4.3.2 Reuben Harry Callen, born July 2nd, 1907 1.4.3.3 Emma Callen, born about 1908 1.4.3.4 William J. Callen, born about 1910 1.4.3.5 Mary Luella Callen, born about 1914 1.4.3.6 Theodore Callen, born about 1914 1.4.3.7 Lucy Jane Callen, born about 1919 1.4.3.8 Elenor Callen, born about 1924, died September 9th, 1928

James died on August 2nd, 1930 from stomach cancer; he is buried in the

Millerstown Cemetery. Emma died in 1933, and is buried next to James. 1.4.4 Susan Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny County on

August 30th, 1879.

1.4.5 William John Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny County

on September 12th, 1883. William married Lucy Jane Sickles on October 13th, 1902 at the Allegheny

County court house. Lucy was born in West Virginia in 1885. Lucy’s parents were John and Sarah J. Sickles.

William John Callen and Lucy Jane Sickles had the following children:

1.4.5.1 Lillian F. Margaret Callen, born 1906 1.4.5.2 Sarah Catherine Callen, born February 28th, 1908 1.4.5.3 Florence E. Callen, born September 27th, 1910 1.4.5.4 Josephine Susanna Callen, born about 1912 1.4.5.5 Mary L. Callen, born September 20th, 1914 1.4.5.6 John Clifford Callen, born March 28th, 1918 1.4.5.7 William Thomas Callen, born 1918 1.4.5.8 Wilma Callen, born 1920 1.4.5.9 Earl William Callen, born December 23rd, 1921

Lucy died in 1922, William on March 1st, 1960. They are buried together in

the Millerstown Cemetery.

Rose Sickles Martha Sickles Sarah Sickles John Sickles Lucy Jane Sickles

Fourth Generation Children of Edward Lincoln Callen and Mary Lou Taylor

1.4.1.1 Edward Maple Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny on

April 10th, 1888. Edward married Emma Jean Allenberg on March 29th, 1910 at the Pittsburgh court house by George Campbell.

Emma was born in Springhill, an area on the north side of Pittsburgh. Her

parents were Wilhelm Allenberg and Wilhelmina Goellner, who emigrated from Germany with Emma’s three oldest siblings. They lived in the north side of Pittsburgh and then later bought property near Millerstown, where they built a house. The road that the house was built on is now named Allenberg Road, and the house still remains. The family lived in Tegel, near Berlin, before the immigrated, but they were originally from Koenigsberg, East Prussia. Wilhelm was a master craftsman and made beer casks at one of the breweries. He hand made gifts for each of his children, which were given to them as wedding presents. The items included a violin case, china cabinet, grandmother clock, and a pair of toadstool end tables, which were given to Emma.

Edward Maple Callen and Emma Jean Allenberg had the following

children:

1.4.1.1.1 Elizabeth Louise Callen, born February 1st, 1911 1.4.1.1.2 Elsie Callen, born December 19, 1912 1.4.1.1.3 Alice Callen, born February 12th, 1914

Wilhelmina Goellner Allenberg 1852-1914 and Wilhelm Allenberg 1850-1932 Emma Jean Allenberg 1891-1967

1.4.1.1.4 Norman B. Callen, born November 10th, 1915 1.4.1.1.5 Wilbur M. Callen, born October 23rd, 1917 1.4.1.1.6 William Edward Callen, born June 21st, 1919 1.4.1.1.7 Charles W. Callen, born February 14th, 1921 1.4.1.1.8 Margaret Ruth Callen, born March 25th, 1922 1.4.1.1.9 Robert Callen, born September 5th, 1923 1.4.1.1.10 Frederick Ray Callen, born December 20th, 1924 1.4.1.1.11 Edith Callen, born December 9th, 1925 1.4.1.1.12 Herbert Lorraine Callen, born June 21st, 1930 1.4.1.1.13 Edward Donald Callen, born April 13th, 1932

Edward was the first park superintendent at Tarentum’s Riverview

Memorial Park. Edward and Emma lived in Millerstown until their deaths. Edward died of a heart attack on June 27th, 1945, and Emma died on March 15, 1967. They are buried together in the Millerstown Cemetery.

1.4.1.2 Thomas Uriah Steffey Callen was born in Fawn Township,

Allegheny on February 13th, 1893. Thomas married Mary Jane Dawson on April 22nd, 1914. They were married in Pittsburgh by J.J. Kirby, Alderman. Mary’s parents were John H. and Nancy Ann Dawson, of Fawn Township. Thomas was a coal miner for fifty years, working at Ford Collieries Company in West Deer Township, and Sunmine Coal Company. He retired in 1952.

Thomas Uriah Steffey Callen and Mary Jane Dawson had the

following children:

1.4.1.2.1 John Curtis Callen, born 1914 1.4.1.2.2 Floyd Thomas Callen, born May 2nd, 1916 1.4.1.2.3 Clarence L. Callen, born June 17th, 1918 1.4.1.2.4 Glenn E. Callen, born about 1921 1.4.1.2.5 Pearl I. Callen, born May 8th, 1922 1.4.1.2.6 Melvin L. Callen, born April 6th, 1924 1.4.1.2.7 Ethel Callen, born 1926 1.4.1.2.8 Leonard Callen, born 1928 1.4.1.2.9 Paul L. Callen, born January 13th, 1931 1.4.1.2.10 Elmer Callen, born about 1934 1.4.1.2.11 Raymond Callen, born about 1936

Thomas died on June 26th, 1970, and Mary died on June 19th, 1973, they are

both buried in the Millerstown Cemetery.

Thomas U. S. Callen 1893-1970 and Mary Jane Dawson Callen 1893-1973

1.4.1.3 Harry Andrew Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny on November 24th, 1894. Harry, also called Andy, never married. He was a talented pianist who played for theaters during the silent film era. When at home, he would not play the piano unless he was alone, when someone would walk in the room, he would stop playing. Harry died in 1965, and is buried in the Millerstown Cemetery.

1.4.1.4 John Adam Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

on July 7th, 1897. John married Mary Ruth McMillen, who was born in Wexford. John Adam Callen and Mary Ruth McMillen had the following

children:

1.4.1.4.1 Estelle R. Callen, born about 1924 1.4.1.4.2 Mary M. Callen, born May 1928 1.4.1.4.3 George F. Callen 1.4.1.4.4 Patricia Callen 1.4.1.4.5 John Wayne Callen, born January 16th, 1948

John died on December 27th, 1965 and Mary died on June 30th, 1979, they

are both buried in the Millerstown Cemetery. 1.4.1.5 William M. Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

about 1903. No record of William can be found after the 1920 census, it is not known if he married, or had any children.

1.4.1.6 Maple A. Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

about 1906. Maple married Val Jean Hessom, who was born in Hites, East Deer Township.

Val died on January 26, 1983, and is buried in the Pleasant Unity United

Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Maple died after 1930. It is not known if he had any children.

1.4.1.7 Margaret Callen was born in Fawn Township, Allegheny

about 1906. Margaret and Maple were twins. Margaret died at a young age, before 1920.

Fourth Generation Children of James Grant Callen and Emma May Griner

1.4.3.1 James Grant Callen was born on March 27, 1906. James married

Elsie V. Montgomery. Elsie was born on April 25th, 1915, her parents were Samuel and Carrie Bell Montgomery.

James Grant Callen and Elsie V. Montgomery had the following

children:

1.4.1.4.1 James Grant Callen, born September 14th, 1946 1.4.1.4.2 Kathy E. Callen, born March 23rd, 1950 in

Harrison Township. 1.4.1.4.3 Vicki Callen, born 1953 1.4.1.4.4 Terry M. Callen, born 1956

James died on March 9th, 1933. Elsie died on May 2nd, 1988, and is buried

in the Mt. Airy Cemetery. 1.4.3.2 Ruben H. Callen was born on July 2nd, 1907. Reuben married

Pearl E. Montgomery. Pearl was born on August 19th, 1911, her parents were Samuel and Carrie Bell Montgomery.

Reuben died on May 18th, 1983. Pearl died on May 6th, 1980, and is buried

in the Mt. Airy Cemetery. 1.4.3.3 Emma M. Callen was born about 1909. Emma married Martin A.

Adams. Martin was born on April 7th, 1911. It is unknown if they had any children. Martin died on September 10th, 1994.

1.4.3.4 Lucy Jane Callen was born about 1919.

Fourth Generation Children of William John Callen and Lucy Jane Sickles

1.4.5.1 Lillian F. Margaret Callen was born about 1906. Lillian married

Leonard H. Brower. Leonard was born on March 22nd, 1898. Lillian F. Margaret Callen and Leonard H. Brower had the following

children:

1.4.5.1.1 Ruth M. Brower, born August 15th, 1923 in Millerstown, married Norman Toy, died on March 3rd, 1995 in Wilkinsburg. Ruth M. Brower and Norman Toy had the following children: 1.4.5.1.1.1 Norman P. Toy, Jr., married Pamela, they

had the following children: 1.4.5.1.1.1.1 Stacy Toy, b. 1971, m. Brian

Kweder on 22 May 1999 in Bakerstown

1.4.5.1.1.2 Charlene Toy, married Joseph Gallian 1.4.5.1.1.3 Wayne Toy 1.4.5.1.1.4 Lori Toy, married Anthony Stawinski 1.4.5.1.1.5 Douglas Toy

1.4.5.1.2 Elmira Brower, born 1929, married Fred Wilson, lived in Bakersfield, California.

Lillian died in 1934. Leonard died on November 5th, 1989. 1.4.5.2 Sarah Catherine Callen was born on February 28th, 1908 in

Millerstown. Sarah, or Sadie, married Clarence Lewis Ringler on July 22nd, 1924 in Pittsburgh. Clarence’s parents were Xavier Ringler and Mary Connell.

Sarah Catherine Callen and Clarence Leo Ringler had the following

children:

1.4.5.2.1 Robert Lewis Ringler, born May 4th, 1925 in Pitcarin. Robert married Anna Martha Urbanek. Robert served as a U.S. Army Combat Engineer in Alaska, 1943. He worked for Allegheny Ludlum Steel, and retired in 1972. Robert died on April 3rd, 1988 in Plantation, Florida. Robert Lewis Ringler and Anna Martha Urbanek had the following children:

1.4.5.2.1.1 Robert Lewis Ringler, Jr., born September 14th, 1946 in Natrona, died December 17th, 1966 in Da Nong, Viet Nam. Cpl USMC.

1.4.5.2.1.2 Carol Ann Ringler, born February 7th, 1949 in Natrona, she married Darryl Smith, they had the following children: 1.4.5.2.1.2.1 David Smith, b. 1971, m. Brian

1.4.5.2.1.3 William John Ringler, Sr., born on May 5th, 1953 in Natrona. William married Rebecca Ann Stobert on May 19th, 1973 at the St. Mathias Church in Natrona. Rebecca is the daughter of John Stobert and Jane Brown. William served in the Marines from 1971 to 1976, and the National Guard from 1978 to 1996. William and Rebecca had the following children: 1.4.5.2.1.3.1 William John Ringler, Jr.,

born November 10th, 1974 in Andrews Air Force Base, Wasington D.C.

1.4.5.2.1.3.2 Desiree Ringler, born July 10th, 1979 in Natrona

1.4.5.2.1.3.3 Colleen Erin Ringler, Jr., born July 24th, 1987 in Natrona

Sarah later married Clarence Leo Schreckengost on February 8th, 1941 in

Natrona. Clarence’s parents were Joshua Schreckengost and Margaret Shook. Sarah died on January 25th, 1997 in Butler.

1.4.5.3 Florence E. Callen was born September 27th, 1910 in Millerstown.

Florence married Henry Kushkowski. Leonard was born on March 22nd, 1898. Florence E. Callen and Henry Kushkowski had the following children:

1.4.5.3.1 Infant Kushkowski, born April 11th, 1944 in Natrona, died April 11th, 1944.

1.4.5.3.2 Infant Kushkowski, born December 19th, 1945 in Natrona, died December 20th, 1945.

1.4.5.3.2 Raymond Kushkowski, born after 1946. 1.4.5.3.2.1 Michele Lynn Kushkowski 1.4.5.3.2.2 Nicole J. Kushkowski, born January 21st,

1973 in Natrona, died August 27th, 1974, drowned in pool

Florence died on August 4th, 1981, and is buried in Greenwood Memorial

Park, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. 1.4.5.4 Josephine Susanna Callen was born about 1912. Josephine

married William H. Gamble, the son of Joseph Gamble and Mabel Miller. Josephine Susanna Callen and William H. Gamble had the following

children:

1.4.5.4.1 Jane Gamble, married Joseph Diamond. 1.4.5.4.2 Joseph William Gamble, he had the following children:

1.4.5.4.2.1 Antonio Gamble 1.4.5.4.3 Patricia Gamble, born on October 23rd, 1931, in

Millerstown, married Robert E. Poston in 1950. Patricia died on February 13th, 1996 in Natrona. Patricia and Robert had the following children: 1.4.5.4.3.1 Susan Gamble, born 1947 1.4.5.4.3.2 Patty Jo Gamble 1.4.5.4.3.3 Bonnie Gamble

1.4.5.4.4 Carol Ann Gamble, married William Shoen 1.4.5.4.5 Shirley Lee Gamble, married Alvin Shoop, they had the

following children 1.4.5.4.5.1 Keith Shoop, married Barb 1.4.5.4.5.2 Karen Shoop, married Tom Mosser

1.4.5.4.6 Harriet Gamble, married Arthur Hutchens, they had the following children 1.4.5.4.6.1 William E. Hutchens

1.4.5.4.7 Judith Gamble, married Raymond Spolar 1.4.5.4.8 Kathryn Gamble, married James Oddis 1.4.5.4.9 Harry Hugh Gamble, born August 5th, 1940, died

December 20th, 1940 in Tarentum. 1.4.5.4.10 Vivian Gamble, married Paul Schmidt, they had the

following children 1.4.5.4.6.1 Kathy Schmidt

Josephine may have died around 1955. 1.4.5.5 Mary L. Callen was born September 20th, 1914. Mary married

James E. Jones. Mary L. Callen and James E. Jones had the following children:

1.4.5.5.1 Janet Eilene Jones, married Leon Norris. 1.4.5.5.2 Daniel Lee Jones 1.4.5.5.3 Ella or Etta Jeanne Jones, married Stallenwerk. 1.4.5.5.4 Jacqueline Jones

Mary died on November 28th, 1964. James died on January 8th, 1862. 1.4.5.8 Earl William Callen was born on December 23rd, 1921 in

Millerstown. Earl married Mary E. Smith in 1942. Mary’s parents were Theodore Smith and Jennie Danik.

Earl William Callen and Mary E. Smith had the following children:

1.4.5.8.1 Mary E. Callen, married Louis Dietz, Saxonburg. 1.4.5.8.2 Donna Callen, married Paul Painter, Carrollton, Ohio. 1.4.5.8.3 Earl William Callen, born 1954. 1.4.5.8.4 William John Callen, born 1954, Greeley, Colorado. 1.4.5.8.5 Crystal Callen, married James Davis, Tarentum. 1.4.5.8.6 Barry Callen, born August 19th, 1955 in Fawn Township,

died December 2nd, 1999 in Pittsburgh. 1.4.5.8.7 Jeffrey Scott Callen, born January 2nd, 1962, married

Jade Himelinski, died April 13th, 1986 in Clinton. 1.4.5.8.8 Infant Male Callen, born October 25th, 1960.

Earl died on June 19th, 1992 in Natrona.

Fifth Generation Children of Edward Maple Callen and Emma Jean Allenberg

1.4.1.1.1 Elizabeth Louise Callen was born on February 1st, 1911 in

Fawn Township. Elizabeth married Leo Riddle. Elizabeth Louise Callen and Leo Riddle had the following children:

1.4.1.1.1.1 Callen 1.4.1.1.1.2 Callen

Elizabeth died on September 1st, 2002. 1.4.1.1.2 Elsie Callen was born on December 19th, 1912 in Fawn

Township. Elsie married Gerry Wells. Elsie later married William E. Zemla. Elsie Callen and William E. Zemla had the following children:

1.4.1.1.1.1 William C. Zemla, born on June 24th, 1936, served in

Air Force, Korean War veteran, married Stella Marie Bashline, Stella was born on December 24th 1936. William died on April 8th, 2002. William and Stella had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.1.1 Allan Scott Zemla, born September

2nd, 1966. 1.4.1.1.1.1.2 Tracy Jo Zemla, born December 28th,

1970. 1.4.1.1.1.2 Marlene Alice Zemla, born on February 8th, 1933,

married Lloyd Carl Shoop. Lloyd was born on May 18th, 1931. Marlene and Lloyd had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.2.1 Teresa Lynn Shoop, born July 10th,

1954, married Richard Gerald Lukes. Richard was born on June 7th, 1954. Teresa and Richard had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.2.1.1 Heather Michelle

Lukes, b. 2 Jun 1975 1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2 Jason Kane Lukes,

b. 26 Jul 1976 1.4.1.1.1.2.1.3 Joseph Thomas

Lukes, b. 22 May 1980 1.4.1.1.1.2.1.4 Erik Justin Lukes, b.

2 Apr 1974

1.4.1.1.1.2.1.5 Bethany Ann Lukes, b. 11 Apr 1990

1.4.1.1.1.2.2 Michael Allen Shoop, born July 15th, 1956, married Deborah Ann Herbanick. Deborah was born on August 27th, 1957. Michael and Deborah had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.2.2.1 Jonathon Lloyd

Shoop, b. 31 Jan 1981 1.4.1.1.1.2.2.2 Ryan Michael

Shoop, b. 14 Sep 1982 1.4.1.1.1.2.2.3 Steven Frank

Shoop, b. 4 Jan 1986 1.4.1.1.1.2.3 Sandra Louise Shoop, born

September 7th, 1959, married Ragland. Sandra had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.2.3.1 Jessica Lynn

Ragland, b. 18 Nov 1982

1.4.1.1.1.2.4 Angela Marie Shoop, born September 2nd, 1962, married Chris Alberth. Chris was born on August 25th, 1960. Angela and Chris had the following children: 1.4.1.1.1.2.4.1 Chad Edward

Alberth, b. 25 Jun 1987

1.4.1.1.1.2.5 Valerie Jean Shoop, born January 26th, 1964.

Elsie died on September 1st, 2002. 1.4.1.1.3 Alice Callen was born on February 12th, 1914 in Fawn Township.

Alice died in 1923, she was hit by car, driven by a Miller boy. She is buried next to her parents in the Millerstown Cemetery, her grave marker reads, “Alice dau. Of E.M. and E. Callen, 1914-1923".

1.4.1.1.4 Norman B. Callen was born on November 10th, 1915 in Fawn

Township. Norman, also known as “Pat”, married Esther M. Pugh. Esther was born on May 5th, 1918. Norman died on May 30th, 1999. Esther died on January 23rd, 2003. They buried in the Lakewood Memorial Gardens, in Dorseyville, their grave marker reads, “Together Forever".

1.4.1.1.5 Wilbur M. Callen was born on October 23rd, 1917 in Fawn

Township. Wilbur married Lois Nelson on August 22nd, 1942. Lois was born on November 25th, 1925. Wilbur, or “Wib”, served in the Army during World War II, in Iceland. He worked for the Allegheny County Port Authority as a bus driver, retiring in 1980. Wilbur and Lois were lifelong residents of Fawn Township, and were members of the Pleasant Unity United Presbyterian Church. Wilbur M. Callen and Lois Nelson had the following children:

1.4.1.1.5.1 Janice Arlene Callen, born on June 22nd, 1945, in

Frederick, Maryland. Janice married Albert Porter on August 14th. Albert was born on January 9th, 1943. Albert was an elementary school principal, and retired from the Highlands School District. Janice and Albert had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.1.1 David A. Porter, born December

16th, 1967. David married Stacy, they had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.1.1.1 Madison Porter

1.4.1.1.5.1.2 Susan E. Porter, born May 6th, 1969. Susan married John Levi.

1.4.1.1.5.1.3 Scott A. Porter, born March 27th, 1971. Scott had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.1.3.1 Zachary Porter 1.4.1.1.5.1.3.2 Justin Porter 1.4.1.1.5.1.3.3 Ben Porter

1.4.1.1.5.1.4 Jeffrey M. Porter, born August 30th, 1975. Jeffrey married Kelly, they had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.1.4.1 Samuel Porter

1.4.1.1.5.1.5 Karen Porter, married Michael Lee MacKinlay on August 23rd, 2003 in Freeport. Michael is from Clarion, Pennsylvania.

1.4.1.1.5.2 Douglas Nelson Callen, born on October 27th, 1946. Douglas married Ginny. Ginny was born on June 19th, 1943 in McKeesport. Douglas received two Master’s degrees from Clarion University, and his PhD from the University of Pittsburgh. Douglas is an Audiologist and Speech Pathologist in private practice. Douglas and Ginny had the following children:

1.4.1.1.5.2.1 Eric Callen, born May 3rd, 1969. Eric married Ariel Virginia Bonnett on June 26th, 1993 in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Ariel was born on October 30th, 1969. Eric and Ariel had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.2.1.1 Logan Gabriel

Callen, b. 29 Aug 1999, Butler, Pa

1.4.1.1.5.2.1.2 Jonetta Danae Callen, b. 30 Dec 2002, Butler, Pa

1.4.1.1.5.2.2 Jennifer Danette Callen, born January 2nd, 1972. Jennifer’s first marriage to Greg. Her second marriage was to Noel Barry Jack on September 30th, 2000. Jennifer and Noel had the following children: 1.4.1.1.5.2.2.1 Donavon Nelson

Jack, b. 30 Nov 2001, Kittanning, Pa

1.4.1.1.6 William Edward Callen was born on June 21st, 1919 in Fawn

Township. William married Regina Kobetich. Regina was born on December 17th, 1919 in Calumet Michigan. Regina’s parents were Paul Kobetich and Anna Majerle, who emigrated from Austria. William served in World War II, and was a cabinet maker. Regina worked as a welder during the war, and retired. William Edward Callen and Regina Kobetich had the following children:

1.4.1.1.6.1 Sylvia Callen, born on February 13th, 1976, in Fawn

Township. Sylvia married Harold Caldarelli. Sylvia died of cancer. Sylvia and Harold had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.1.1 Denise Caldarelli had the following

children: 1.4.1.1.6.1.1.1 Caldarelli 1.4.1.1.6.1.1.2 Caldarelli

1.4.1.1.6.1.2 Doreen Caldarelli, had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.1.2.1 Caldarelli 1.4.1.1.6.1.2.2 Caldarelli

1.4.1.1.6.1.3 Darlene Caldarelli, adopted: 1.4.1.1.6.1.3.1 Caldarelli

1.4.1.1.6.1.4 David Caldarelli, had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.1.4.1 Caldarelli 1.4.1.1.6.1.4.2 Caldarelli

1.4.1.1.6.1.5 Dean Caldarelli 1.4.1.1.6.2 Shirley Ann Callen, born on November 23rd, 1941,

in Fawn Township. Shirley married Robert Fred Anderson. Robert was born on September 1st, 1940 in Harwick, Pennsylvania. Robert’s parents were William Robert Anderson and Lavina Mae Elkin. Shirley and Robert had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.2.1 Robert Eric Anderson, born June

5th, 1963 in Harwick. Robert married Terri Claxon. Robert and Terri had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.2.1.1 Catherine Anderson 1.4.1.1.6.2.1.2 William Robert

Anderson 1.4.1.1.6.2.2 Scott Alexander Anderson, born on

December 19th, 1965 in Harwick, PA. Scott married Lynette Marie Anderson on November 28, 1998 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Lynette was born on April 3rd, 1968 in Erie, Pa, her parents are Richard Anderson and Mary Hahn. Scott and Lynette are both graduates from the University of Pittsburgh. Scott and Lynette had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.2.2.1 Callen Alexander

Anderson, b. 3 Apr 2000 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

1.4.1.1.6.2.2.2 Connor Hahn Anderson, b. 1 Oct 2001 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

1.4.1.1.6.2.2.2 Harry Clark Anderson, b. 4 Mar 2003 in Wilmington, North Carolina.

1.4.1.1.6.2.3 Keith Allen Anderson, born on October 11th, 1968. Keith married Tiffany Gaye Taylor. Tiffany was born

on September 28th, 1971. Keith and Tiffany had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.2.3.1 Seth Allen

Anderson, b. 13 Nov 1997, Natrona, Pa.

1.4.1.1.6.2.3.2 Evan Michael Anderson, b. Natrona, Pa

1.4.1.1.6.2.4 Heather Anderson, born on February 17th, 1970 in New Kensington, Pa. Heather married Christopher Douglas Ruffini. Christopher was born on November 7th, 1962. Heather and Christopher had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.2.4.1 Alyssa Ann

Anderson, b. 2 Dec 1997, New Kensington, Pa.

1.4.1.1.6.2.4.2 Chelsea Christina Ruffini, b. 24 Jun 1999 in New Kensington, Pa

1.4.1.1.6.3 William Edward Callen, Jr., married Loretta. William and Loretta had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.3.1 Renee Callen, married Michael.

Renee and Michael had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.3.1.1 1.4.1.1.6.3.1.2

1.4.1.1.6.3.2 Jason Callen, Jason had the following children: 1.4.1.1.6.3.2.1 Callen 1.4.1.1.6.3.2.2 Callen

1.4.1.1.7 Charles Warren Callen was born on February 14th, 1921 in

Fawn Township. Charles married Amelia Shurina, born about 1920, her parents were Joseph and Minnie Shurina. Charles served in World War II, in the Army. Charles Warren Callen and Amelia Shurina had the following children:

1.4.1.1.7.1 Charlotte Callen 1.4.1.1.7.2 Cynthia Callen, married Chad Saurwein

Charles died on December 17th, 1998. 1.4.1.1.8 Margaret Ruth Callen was born on March 25th, 1922 in Fawn

Township. Margaret married James Elgin McCombs, who was born on May 3rd, 1925 in Mars, Pennsylvania. They lived on Millerstown-Culmerville Road, two houses from Margaret’s brother, William. Margaret was a cook at the Belair Nursing Home. James worked for Tarmat and Pennsylvania D.O.T. Margaret Ruth Callen and James Elgin McCombs had the following children:

1.4.1.1.8.1 Elsie McCombs, married Gerald Dale Wells in 1965.

Gerald was born on March 9th, 1948. Elsie and Gerald had the following children: 1.4.1.1.8.1.1 Michele Lynn Wells married Paul

John Feder on August 23rd, 1986. 1.4.1.1.8.1.2 Tracey Lee Wells, born January 14th,

1970 in Natrona. Tracey died on June 29th, 1972, from crib death. Tracey is buried in the Greenwood Memorial Park in Lower Burrell.

1.4.1.1.8.1.3 Margaret Wells, born 1967, died in 1969 from heart surgery complications.

Elsie married to David Anthony on March 16th, 1974 at the First Presbyterian Church in Tarentum. Elsie and David had the following children: 1.4.1.1.8.1.4 Mark Anthony

1.4.1.1.8.2 Sharon McCombs, married Michael Brestensky. Sharon and Michael had the following children: 1.4.1.1.8.2.1 Carrie Brestensky 1.4.1.1.8.2.2 Michael Brestensky

1.4.1.1.8.3 Alice McCombs 1.4.1.1.8.4 James Samuel McCombs

1.4.1.1.9 Robert Callen was born on September 5th, 1923, Robert, or “Todd”, lived in Butler, and then moved to the Atlanta Georgia area.

1.4.1.1.10 Frederick Ray Callen was born on December 20th, 1924 in

Fawn Township. Frederick, or “Fritz”, married Virginia Beck. Frederick Ray Callen and Virginia Beck had the following children:

1.4.1.1.10.1 Cheryl Callen 1.4.1.1.10.2 Coleen Callen

Frederick was killed by a hit and run driver in front of his house, he was 48

years old, he died on June 4th, 1973. 1.4.1.1.11 Edith Callen was born on December 9th, 1925 in Fawn

Township. Edith married Harold A, Hanford, who was born on February 20th, 1924. Edith Callen and Harold A. Hanford had the following children:

1.4.1.1.11.1 Harold A. Hanford, Jr. 1.4.1.1.11.2 Ronald E. Hanford 1.4.1.1.11.3 Charles T. Hanford 1.4.1.1.11.4 Robert C. Hanford, Robert had the following

children: 1.4.1.1.11.4.1 Robert Hanford, married Cheryl

DeWispelaere 1.4.1.1.11.4.2 Elizabeth Hanford

1.4.1.1.11.6 Margaret Hanford, married Kenneth Devaudo 1.4.1.1.11.7 Pamela Hanford, married Bonnett at Grace

Methodist in Natrona 1.4.1.1.11.8 Kimberly Hanford

Harold died on April 27th, 1976. Edith married Thomas I. Shank in August, 1979. Thomas died on July 23rd, 2003. Edith died on October 28th, 2004.

1.4.1.1.12 Herbert Lorraine Callen was born on June 21st, 1930 in Fawn

Township. Herbert, or “Bud”, married Rose. Herbert Lorraine Callen and Rose had the following children:

1.4.1.1.12.1 Elaine Callen 1.4.1.1.12.2 Adell Callen

Herbert died on June 9th, 1995, Rose lives in Apollo. 1.4.1.1.13 Edward Donald Callen was born on April 13th, 1932 in Fawn

Township. Edward, or “Banjo” lives in Fawn Township. 1.4.1.1.14 Infant Twin Daughter Callen died at birth

1.4.1.1.15 Infant Twin Daughter Callen died at birth

Fifth Generation Children of Thomas Uriah Steffey Callen

1.4.1.2.1 John Curtis Callen was born 1914, John married Nelma Thompson. John died in 1947 from a mining accident.

1.4.1.2.2 Floyd Thomas Callen was born on May 2nd, 1916. Floyd married Jessie Bowser on January 13th, 1940. Jessie was born on April 5th, 1919 in Big Run Punxatawney, her parents are Clell Bowser and Charlotte Slates. Floyd and Jessie had the following children:

1.4.1.2.2.1 Thomas A. Callen, born June 6th, 1937. Thomas married Virginia Burns, and then divorced, they had the following children: 1.4.1.2.2.1.1 Thomas Floyd Callen, married

Barbara Daugherty, they had the following children: 1.4.1.2.2.1.1 Christine Kay Callen

1.4.1.2.2.2 Barbara Larraisie Callen, born January 5th, 1942.

Barbara married Ronald Gene Gross, and then divorced, they had the following children: 1.4.1.2.2.2.1 Ronald Gene Gross, Jr., married

Elaine Swartmele Barbara later married Jack E. Crowell, they had the following children: 1.4.1.2.2.2.2 Brandon John Crowell, born

February 13th, 1975 1.4.1.2.2.3 Karen Lee Callen, married Victor Richard Cotton,

they had the following children: 1.4.1.2.2.3.1 Victor Richard Cotton, Jr., married

Joy Lehman, live in Hershey, Pa. 1.4.1.2.2.3.2 Chris John Cotton, born July 25th,

1963, married Mary Cirella 1.4.1.2.2.3.3 Lance Allen Cotton, born February

15th, 1967 1.4.1.2.2.3.4 Allyson Michelle Cotton, born April

15th, 1971 1.4.1.2.2.3.5 April Dawn Cotton, born April 10th,

1975

Fifth Generation Children of John Adam Callen and Mary Ruth McMillen

1.4.1.4.1 Estelle R. Callen was born about 1924, she married Charles Novak.

1.4.1.4.2 Mary M. Callen was born May 1928, she married George

Baechli. George lives in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. 1.4.1.4.3 George F. Callen, possibly a son names Patrick, living in

Beaver Falls 1.4.1.4.4 Patricia Callen, married Ray Force, possibly living in

Youngstown, Ohio 1.4.1.4.5 John Wayne Callen, born January 16th, 1948, married

Marcella Burke Cooper. John is buried in Millerstown.

Fifth Generation Children of James Grant Callen and Elsie V. Montgomery

1.4.3.1.1 James Grant Callen, born September 14th, 1946. James married Rosie Kriner Karns. James was a corporal in the Marines, he served in Viet Nam. James and Rosie had the following children:

1.4.3.1.1.1 Daughter Callen

James died on January 15th, 1967 in Viet Nam. 1.4.3.1.2 Kathy E. Callen, born March 23rd, 1950 in Harrison

Township. Kathy married John Timothy Pugh, they had the following children:

1.4.3.1.2.1 James David Pugh, born 1970

Kathy divorced in 1973, and married Frank Mercurio, they had the following children:

1.4.3.1.2.2 Thomas Frank Mercurio, born 1977

Kathy died on January 20th, 2000 in Youngstown, Ohio.

1.4.3.1.3 Vicki Callen, born 1953. Vicki married Dale McAdams, they had the following children:

1.4.3.1.3.1 Julie McAdams, born 1977 1.4.3.1.3.2 Bonnie McAdams, born 1980

1.4.3.1.4 Terry M. Callen, born 1956, he married Linda Zorich, they had the following children:

1.4.3.1.4.1 Terry Callen, Jr., born 1974 1.4.3.1.4.2 Carissa Callen, born 1979 1.4.3.1.4.3 Stephen Callen, born 1984 1.4.3.1.4.4 James Callen, born 1989

Fifth Generation Children of John Clifford Callen

Fifth Generation Children of Earl William Callen

Sixth Generation Children of Earl William Callen

1.4.5.8.1 Mary E. Callen, married Louis Dietz, Saxonburg. 1.4.5.8.2 Donna Callen, married Paul Painter, Carrollton, Ohio. 1.4.5.8.3 Earl William Callen, born 1954, married Mary Eckenrod,

living in Tarentum. Earl and Mary had the following children: 1.4.5.8.3.1 Christine Katherine Callen, born August 12th,

1987 1.4.5.8.3.2 Lacy Lin Callen, born 1978

1.4.5.8.4 William John Callen, born 1954, Greeley, Colorado. 1.4.5.8.5 Crystal Callen, married James Davis, Tarentum. 1.4.5.8.6 Barry Callen, born August 19th, 1955 in Fawn Township,

married Dawn M. Thompson. Barry died December 2nd, 1999 in Pittsburgh. Barry and Dawn had the following children: 1.4.5.8.6.1 Chad E. Callen 1.4.5.8.6.2 Brandi L. Callen

1.4.5.8.3.2 Lacy Lin Callen, born 1978 1.4.5.8.7 Jeffrey Scott Callen, born January 2nd, 1962, married Jade Himelinski, died April 13th, 1986 in Clinton. 1.4.5.8.8 Infant Male Callen, born October 25th, 1960.

Pugh Family Tree

Hugh PUGHb. 1720 Uwchlan, PAd. 1754 Smithfield, PA

Hugh PUGHb. 1685 Walesd. 1718 PA, Hanged

Rachel PUGH

John PUGH

Margriet PUGH

Pieter PUGH

Isaac PUGH

Hugh PUGH

Daniel PUGHb. 15 Apr 1753 Smithfield, PAd. 1840 Butler County, PA

Michael PUGHb. 1775 Smithfield, PAd. 1830 Butler County, PA

Female PUGHb. 1774-85

Female PUGH b. 1774-85

John PUGHb. 1775 Smithfield, PAd. 1837 Butler County, PA



Male PUGHb. 1800-10

Peter PUGHb. abt. 1794 Smithfield, PAd. after 1850, Butler Co., PA

Male (?Edmund?)PUGHb. 1825-30 Butler County, PAd.

Catherine PUGHb. abt. 1810d. after 1880

John PUGHb. abt. 1812 Butler County, PAd. after 1870

Isaac PUGHb. abt. 1816 Butler County, PAd. abt. 1886

Sarah A. PUGHb. 4 Nov 1815 Butler County, PAd. 4 Mar 1885 Millerstown, PA

Debora PUGHb. abt. 1819 Butler County, PAd. after 1880

Jane PUGHb. abt. 1820 Butler County, PAd. after 1880

Hannah PUGHb. abt. 1826 Butler County, PAd.

Nancy PUGHb. abt. 1811 Butler County, PAd. 1860-70

Elizabeth PUGHb. abt. 1809d. after 1880

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