| John Callan | |
| Birth Date: | 1844 |
| Birth Place: | Dublin, Ireland |
| Birth Name: | John Bartholomew Callan |
| Death Place: | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Occupation: | Lawyer |
| Known For: | Member of the New Zealand Legislative Council |
| Children: | John Bartholomew Callan (1882–1951) |
| Nationality: | Irish |
John Bartholomew Callan (1844 – 20 April 1928) was a Dunedin lawyer[1] and member of the New Zealand Legislative Council for one seven-year term (22 January 1907 – 21 January 1914).[2]
Callan was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1844. He emigrated to Victoria, Australia when he was 15.[3] His son, also named John Bartholomew Callan (1882–1951) was a prominent judge. Callan senior established a practice with John McRae Gallaway in 1882 and traded as 'Callan And Gallaway'. Callan died in Dunedin on 20 April 1928.[4]
. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 . Guy Scholefield . 3rd . First ed. published 1913 . 1950 . Govt. Printer . Wellington . 75.