I
have an old studio photograph of Giles and May CALLAHAN which was taken at the
Al. A. Simmons Studio which operated near Eugene, OR in the 1890's when the
photograph was taken.? The two children
appear to be about 2-4 years old at the time the photograph was taken.? Based on limited research I was able to
gather the following information regarding this family:
?
Giles
Gibson CALLAHAN was b. 24 Mar 1895 to parents Francis “Frank” CALLAHAN
(1863-1931) and Clara Elsie GIBSON (1872-1917) who were married 30 Jun 1891 in
Pomeroy, WA.? Giles was one of three
children born to this couple including siblings May Columbia CALLAHAN
(1893-1985) and Calla L. CALLAHAN (1903-1905).?
Giles married Edna Jane RICHARDSON (1913-1990) on 24 Dec 1930 in Florida
and he died 12 Feb 1975 in Palm Beach, FL.
?
May
Columbia CALLAHAN was b. 1 May 1893 in Waitsburg, WA to the same parents and married
Dr. J. Edgar PURDY (1891-1945) on 12 Jun 1918 in Waitsburg, WA and they had
three children including Frank Albert; James Paul; and Robert Edgar PURDY, all
born between 1919 and 1929.? The PURDY
family moved to Salem, OR in 1939.?
?
May
later married James Orin OLIPHANT (1894-1979) and she died 8 Dec 1985 in
Dallas, OR and is buried in the Lee Mission Cemetery in Salem, OR.? Her obituary lists her surviving family
members including sons Robert E. PURDY of Salem, OR; James P. PURDY of
Bellevue, WA; and Frank A. PURDY of Woodland Hills, CA.
?
I
am hoping to get the photograph to a family member and would appreciate you
contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
?
Thanks,
Shelley
