John Callahan (Wisconsin politician) explained

John Callahan
Order:18th
Office:Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin
Term Start:July 1, 1921
Term End:1949
Predecessor:Charles P. Cary
Successor:George Earl Watson
Birth Date:16 December 1865
Birth Place:Goldens Bridge, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Occupation:Educator

John Callahan (December 16, 1865 – May 10, 1956) was an American educator.

Born in Goldens Bridge, New York, he moved with his family to Prescott, Wisconsin. He went to the public schools and did private study while working as a bricklayer. Callahan received his Wisconsin teacher's certificate, in 1894, and taught in rural schools. Callahan served as school principal and also served as superintendent of public schools in Menasha, Wisconsin. Callahan served as Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wisconsin from 1921 to 1949. Callahan died at his home in Madison, Wisconsin.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1948,' Biographical Sketch of John Callahan, pg. 8
  2. 'John Callahan, Educator, Dies,' Racine Journal-Times, May 11, 1956, pg. 14