Thomas J. Callahan
1909–1930
"Thomas was in the Coast Guard; his body was recovered in Boston Harbor where his ship was docked. No foul play was suspected and there is a possibility that he sleepwalked off the ship." —Murray Callahan, Thomas's niece.
Transcription
Drowned at Sea Thomas Callahan
son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Callahan, of 109 Conway Avenue, Narberth, a member of the U. S. Coast Guard, who was drowned at sea near Boston. The funeral with military honors took place in Narberth on Monday.
Updated September 1, 2025.
U. S. Census
| Census | Age | Race | Gender | Marital | Relation | Address | Immigrated | Birthplace | Father's | Mother's | As transcribed | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 0 | White | Male | Single | Son | 109 Conway Ave. | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Ireland | Thomas Callahan | 109 Conway | ||
| 1920 | 10 | White | Male | Single | Son | 109 Conway Ave. | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Ireland | Thomas Callahan | 109 Conway | ||
| 1930 | 20 | White | Male | Single | Son | 109 Conway Ave. | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | Northern Ireland | Thomas J Callaghan | 109 Conway | ||
Census Households
| Census | Name | Relation | Age | Own | Race | Marital | Birthplace | Business | Trade | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | Matthew Francis Callahan | Head | 32 | Own | White | Married | Pennsylvania | Machinist | ||
| Mary Callahan | Wife | 31 | White | Married | Ireland | |||||
| Matthew Callahan, Jr. | Son | 2 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| Thomas J Callahan | Son | 0 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| 1920 | Matthew Francis Callahan | Head | 42 | Own | White | Married | Pennsylvania | Automobiles | Laborer | |
| Mary Callahan | Wife | 42 | White | Married | Ireland | |||||
| Matthew Callahan, Jr. | Son | 11 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| Thomas J Callahan | Son | 10 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| Marie T Callahan | Daughter | 8 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| Alice K Callahan | Daughter | 5 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | |||||
| 1930 | Matthew Francis Callahan | Head | 52 | Own | White | Married | Pennsylvania | |||
| Mary Callahan | Wife | 52 | White | Married | Northern Ireland | |||||
| Matthew Callahan, Jr. | Son | 21 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | Kitchen Equipment | Com'l Traveler | |||
| Thomas J Callahan | Son | 20 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | Coast Guard | Radio Training | |||
| Marie T Callahan | Daughter | 18 | White | Single | Pennsylvania | Bell Telephone | Tel. Operator | |||
| Alice K Callahan | Daughter | 15 | White | Single | Pennsylvania |