| George Callahan | |
 George Callahan (left) aged 99. | |
| Birth: | 6 October 1876 Minnesota, USA |
| Death: | 14 November 1986 Minnesota, USA |
| Age: | 110 years, 39 days |
| Country: |  USA
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| Validated | |
George Alfred Callahan (6 October 1876 – 14 November 1986) was a validated American supercentenarian.
Biography[]
George Callahan was born in Winona County, Minnesota, USA on 6 October 1876 to parents John Callahan (an Irish immigrant) and Sarah Josephine Callahan. Sarah died while he was still a child. In order to help support the family financially, George started working in a factory, as well as a truck driver. He was the oldest man ever from Minnesota until his age was surpassed by Peter Solum
On 14 August 1897, he married Mary M. Lafond. He enlisted in the U.S. Army when United States entered World War 1 in 1917. He became a widow in 1964 after the death of his wife Mary.
On the occasion of his 100th birthday in 1976, he stated that he did not expect to live such a long life. A few months prior, he had a gall bladder surgery. While his eyesight, according to himself, was poor, he claimed to still being able to read. He attributed his longevity to hard work, while noting that people nowadays (1970s) take ”too many coffee breaks.” He also said that ”automobiles killed the world, so far as I can see.”
George Callahan died on 14 November 1986 in Minnesota, USA at the age of 110 years, 39 days.
References[]
- Brainerd Daily Dispatch 6 October 1976
- George Alfred Callahan Find A Grave