Notable Births & Deaths for Callaghan ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Callaghan. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Williams 'Johnny' Humphries<1>
  • He was born in Clifton Forge (VA) on June 23, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on June 24, 1965 (a Thursday).
  • Clifton Forge is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Callaghan. Both communities are located in Alleghany County.
  • New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • At the time of his death, he was 50.
  • He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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• Katherine Johnson     (Mathematician)
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  • She was born in White Sulphur Springs (WV) on August 26, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Newport News (VA) on February 24, 2020 (a Monday).
  • White Sulphur Springs is located in Greenbrier County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Callaghan (which is located in Alleghany County).
  • Newport News is located in Newport News City, Virginia.
  • At the time of her death, she was 101.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Mary Johnston     (Author)
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  • She was born in Buchanan (VA) on November 21, 1870 (a Monday) and died in Warm Springs (VA) on May 9, 1936 (a Saturday).
  • Buchanan is located in Botetourt County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Callaghan (which is located in Alleghany County).
  • Warm Springs is located in Bath County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Callaghan (which is located in Alleghany County).
  • At the time of her death, she was 65.
  • She is buried at Hollywood Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
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• Audie Murphy     (Actor, songwriter)
  • Full name: Audie Leon Murphy
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  • He was born in Kingston (TX) on June 20, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Catawba (VA) on May 28, 1971 (a Friday).
  • Kingston is located in Hunt County, Texas.
  • Catawba is located in Roanoke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Callaghan (which is located in Alleghany County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
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• Anthony Sydes     (Actor)
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  • He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 4, 1941 (a Sunday) and died in Springfield (VA) on June 20, 2015 (a Saturday).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • Springfield is located in Rockbridge County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Callaghan (which is located in Alleghany County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
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