City: Knoxville
CALLAHAN, George W., railroad builder; born Chambersburg, Pa., June 11, 1862; Irish-German descent; son of James F. and Susan (Avery) CALLAHAN; father’s occupation farmer and mill builder; educated Powells High School, of Knox Co., Tenn.; married Carrie L. GRAW April 26, 1892; member of Knights of Columbus, Catholic Knights, Cumberland Club; Democrat; former Alderman of Knoxville, Tenn.; began his business career as dealer in marble monuments; Catholic; President The Callahan Construction Co., Knoxville, Pure Milk Co., Vice President Knox County Bank & Trust Co., Director City National Bank, Knoxville, Tenn.
