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Note: 1. Copied from Nicholas Co., WV, Record of Pioneers, 1818-1860, page 81, by Webster County Historical Society (1985): "136. I will now return to the settlement on Muddlety and begin with Archibald Hutchinson. He came from Monroe County and was a brother to Samuel Hutchinson heretofore named. Archibald settled on Muddlety as early as 1805. He had located a large tract of excellent land where Aaron Trimble, John M. Hutchinson, the Hills and others reside. He improved a large body of land and handled a large number of cattle. His family was not satisfied with doing well here and he went to Lewisburg and bought the tavern known as "Long Dale" and moved there in 1817 with his family. He left Thomas Callaghan to take care of his farm and stock, but sold the farm to Samuel Gillian of Greenbrier who took charge of the place and Callaghan moved to the ford of Muddlety and bought land there. In a few years Callaghan sold this to a man named Hawver and moved to Missouri. John Craig now lives on the Callaghan farm." 2. Copied from page 287 of Hist. Nicholas County, WV (1954): "THOMAS CALLAGHAN of Allegheny County, Virginia, first of the name of record in Nicholas County, purchased 500 acres of land on Muddlety Creek from Henry Depew in 1819. He married Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of pioneer John Campbell, and later moved to Missouri." Copied from Nicholas County, VA Will Book 1, p. 44: "This Indenture made this second day of September one thousand eight hundred and nineteen Between Henry Coper and Jane his wife, Both of the County of Lewis and State of Virginia of the one part and Thomas Callahan of the County of Nicholas and State aforesaie of the other part. Witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one \\\\\\\\ dollar Current money of Virginia to them in hand paid by the said Thomas Callahan the receipt whereof they do hereby Acknowledge have bargained and sold unto the said Thomas Callahan a certain tract or parcel of land containing five hundred acres more or less by Survey bearing date the Sevententh day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety eight and patented the second of December one thousand eight hundred being part of a survey of thirteen hundred and forty four acres lying and being in Nicholas County on Mumbetypeg Creek adjoining the lands of Archibald Hutchinson, John Wooden and James Robinson and bounded as follows, to wit, Begining at two (lgns ?) corner to John Wooden and with the same N36E 114 poles to a beech and birch N48E 66 poles to a Chestnut N62E 136 poles to a maple and Buckeye N30E 74 poles to a white oak N15W 120 poles to a maple and lyn N57W 66 poles crossing Mudletypeg Creek to a maple & service corner to Hutchison S81W 54 poles to a Buckeye near the Brushy fork S53W 325 poles to a white oak corner to Robinson and with his line and crossing said tract of 1344 acres and passing a Bench mark M.C. to a sycamore and maple on the side of the Creek on a high water Channel S58E 12 poles down the creek to two small maples on the bank and leaving the Creek S23W 16 to the Begining with all its appurtmance thereof belonging to the said Thomas Callahan his heirs on a Assigne forever to the whole use of the said Thomas Callahan and by these presents do grant bargin sell and make over and convey unto the said Thomas Callahan and his Heirs w/all our right title claim and Interest against us our Heirs and Assigns forever and all persons whatever bearing any claim whatever ----- will warrant and defend the same. In Witness whereof we have hereunto sett our hand and Seals the day and year above written. Henry Copen Virginia Nicholas County to wit, We James Robinson and Samuel Hutchison magistrates in and for said County of Nicholas do hereby certify that Henry Copin a party to within conveyance have duly acknowledged the same before us on the second day of Sept 1819 and desired us to certify the Acknowledgement to the Clerk of the County aforesaid in order that the same conveyence may be recorded as witness our hands & Seals. James Robinson Samuel Hutchison" 3. 1820 Nicholas County, VA census, page 207A: Thomas Callihan 100010/10100 4. Copied from Allegheny County, VA Deed Book 2:152-153: This Indenture made and entered into this 13 day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight between Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth his wife of the County of Nicholas and State of Virginia of the part and John Callaghan of the County of Alleghany and State of Virginia of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth his wife for and Consideration of One thousand dollars to them in hand paid by the said John Callaghan as and before the ---ealing \\\ \\\\\\\ of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged has granted bargained and sold and by these presents do grant bargin sell and confirm unto the said John Callaghan their claim and interest in and to the landed Estate of Thomas Callaghans father Dennis Callaghan decd. It being the one undivided tenth part of a tract of land lying and being in the County of Alleghany on Ogles Creek commonly known by the name of Callaghans Tavern and containing by in - c-- line survey seven hundred & seventeen acres which was granted to sd. Dennis Calaghan decd. by patent bearing date as the 16th day of January 1801 which was formerly in Bath but now in Alleghany County and it is bounded (meaning the whole tract of seven hundred and seventeen acres which is the same tract of which the one undivided tenth part only is intended to be conveyed to the said John Callaghan) by the corners and courses mentioned in said patent (with the exception of twenty eight acres deeded by said Dennis Callaghan decd. to Christopher Baughman) and the claim and interest of said Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth his wife being the one undivided tenth part of said tract of seven hundred & seventeen acres be the same more or less. It is to be distinctly understood that the aforesaid tenth part of said Estate herein sold & conveyed is to be subject to Margaret Callaghans thirds (she being the widow & relict of said Dennis Callaghan decd. during his natural life time & at her death all that part of her third which would descend to the said Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth his wife is to be the property of the said John Callaghan & as above stated is herein con veyed to have and to hold the said one undivided tenth part of said Estte of seven hundred & seventeen acres with & singular the app-------nes thereunto be co--ing or in anywise appertaining unto the said John Callaghan his heirs Executors Administrators & assigns forever. And the said Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth his wife their heirs Executors administrators and assigns forever do covenant with the said John Callaghan his heirs executors administrators to the lawful rights & title of the said one undivided tenth part of the said tract of land of Seven hundred & seventeen Acres as aforesaid to warrant & forever defend from the claims of them the said Thomas Callaghan and Elizabeth Callaghan his wife & their heirs & from this claim or claims of every other person or persons whatsoever. In Witness whereof the said Thomas Callaghan & Elizabeth Callaghan his wife have hereunto set their hands and seal this day and year find above written. Thomas Callaghan her Elizabeth x Callaghan mark 5. 9 Dec 1828. William Jewell sold 160 acres of land to Thomas Callaghan. for $450.00; NE qr Sec 22-49-12. 6. 20 Feb 1829. Letter written by Thomas Callaghan to his brother William Callaghan who was in Nicholas county, VA. This letter was found in the Western Historical Manuscript Collection at the U. MO in Columbia, MO: "Boon County state of Mesury Febuary the 20th 1829 Dear Sir, I now rite to you to inform you that we are all in health, this letter is an addition to the one of the 10th directed to Brother john. Dennis and family are all well. I live three miles from Brother Dennis, and is now preparing for a spring crop. Brother Beston is at Gillany at the lead mines. I have not seen him but I under that he intended to move to Gillany in aprel next. I rote to him that I had moved to this state, and to call on me on his return from the mines. Beston is still in Com Curcumstance, there is a prospect of him geting through his involuements, I think it would be a good thing for us all to join and help him as we could do it and not injure ourselve. it would be a grate thing with him in his situation. I intend to try to get him to come and teach school for me and the people of this neighbourhood. from what I have seen of this country, I think it is far before Nicholas and the people are much more sivellised here that them uncuthnated arabs that live in Nicholas. However as ther is a day Coming in which they must answer for the deeds done in the body, we will drop them here and look forred to that time. Give my respects to all the Famley and all inquiring friends and eccept the same yourself from an effectionate Brother William Callahan. Thos. Callahan The above letter was addressed to: William Callahan Alleghany County Mailed from: Columbia Mo. Virginia March 5th 25 C 7. Thomas Callaghan was probably buried on his farm but the grave cannot be located, the farm was in the NE qr Sec 22-49-12 (160 acres). This land was strip mined by the Peabody Coal Co. and is now used as a landfill for the city of Columbia, MO. 8. Will of Thomas Callahan obtained in Boone County, MO: In the name of God Amen I Thomas Callahan of the State of Missouri, [Boon] County being weak in body but of sound mind and memory knowing that it is given to all men once to die do therefore make this my last will and testament (revoking all others) and make the following bequests of my worldly goods. First I will and bequeath to my beloved wife Elisab th Callahan all my interests in John Campbells Estate. Secondly I will and bequeath to my son Nathan Callahan One hundred and fifty six dolars which may be found on my account book Charged to him for schooling. Thirdly I will and bequeath to my daughter Harriet Jane Callahan one fourth part of my Estate inclu ding two hundred and fifty five dollars which I have paid for her schooling. Fourthly I will and bequeath to my son Arthur Calla- han one fourth part of my Estate including Thirty dollars which I have paid for his schooling. [Fifthyly] I will and bequeath to my son Felix Callahan One forth part of my estate including thirty seven dollars which I have paid for his schooling. Sixthly I will and bequeath to my daughter Elisabeth Callahan one fourth part of my Estate. Also I will that the sale of Land and Estate be deferred until my heirs and Executors shall think the most suitable and profitable season that no [sacrafice] may be made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Tenth day of Decem- ber in the year of Our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and thirty Eight. his Signed in the presence Thomas x Callahan of us mark John W. Dawson Michael Stip Robt. A. Younger To the Honorable County Court of Boon County, Mo. This may Certify that I do not intend to administer on the Estate of my Fatherinlaw Mr. Thomas Callahan Given under my hand January 2nd 1839 - Anderson F. Younger To the Honorable County Court of Boon County, Mo. This may Certify that I do not intend to administer on the estate of my Deceased husband Thomas Callahan Given under my hand January 2nd 1839 Elizabeth Callahan Test his Joseph x Crockett mark State of Missouri County of Boone I Robert A. Younger being duly sworn desposeth & saith that to the best of my knowl edge & belief that Elizabeth Calla han the widow & relect of Thomas Callahan deceased, Hariot Jane Younger & Anderson F. Younger her husband, Arther Callahan, Felix Callahan & Elizabeth Callahan all residing in Boone County & State of Missouri & Nathan Callahan if living, whose residence is unknown to this [affiant] make all the heirs & distributees of the es- tate of said Thomas Callahan deceas- ed, that said Thomas Callahan died without a will except what purpted to be such executed by decedent on the 10th day of Decem= ber one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight this day rejected by the county court of said county of Boone, that will make a per= fect inventory of & faithfully ad= minister all the estate of said Thomas Callahan deceased, & pay the debts of said estate as far as the --next page missing--- 9. No Callaghan or Callahan names were listed in the UDC Records for Missouri Confederate soldiers killed during the Civil War. Had looked for Arthur, Nathan and Felix. 10. Thomas Callaghan's name was on a poll of an election within the Third Company for "office of Major" to command the Second Battalion in the 31st Regiment. Dated 19 Dec 1829. (Leonard Collection #1013, f.76 at the Western Manuscript Collection, University of Missouri). 11. A search of the Boone county, MO land records showed that the Thomas Callaghan land (originally purchased from William Jewell) was inherited by the Callaghan children; they, in turn, sold their parts of this land to Arthur Callaghan. Arthur Callaghan sold this land on 5 Dec 1855 to John Y. McLean. This last transaction was recorded in Deed Book Y:197 and 204. SOURCES INCLUDE: Boone County, MO Deed Book D:212, R:388, Y:197, 204. Probate records of Boone County, MO. Bible of Elizabeth Ann (Callaghan/McLean) Ellis. History of Boone County, MO. 1830 and 1840 Boone county, MO census. Marriage records of Boone county, MO. Land records of Nicholas county, WV. Letter from Thomas Callaghan to his brother William Callaghan (located in the Western Historical Manuscript Collection at the University of Missouri). UDC Biographical History and Data on Confederates of Boone County, MO. UDC Microfilm Roll # 361, CSA soldiers from MO that were killed during the Civil War (no Callaghan names were found in a survey of this microfilm). .
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