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William R. Callahan, who occupies the position of purchasing agent of the city of Milwaukee, in which connection he is making a most creditable and commendable record, was born in Neenah. Wisconsin, on the 31st of August, 1885. His parents were John M. and Margaret (McCraley) Callahan, the former a native of Menasha, Wisconsin, while the mother's birth occurred in the state of New York. The grandparents had emigrated to this country from Ireland.

William R. Callahan attended the parochial schools in the acquirement of an education and when he put aside his textbooks entered the office of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway as an accountant, continuing in that capacity for a period of twelve years. In 1912 he was appointed chief clerk of the purchasing department in Milwaukee, which was then under the board of public works. Five years later the office of purchasing department was created and Mr. Callahan was appointed to the position of purchasing agent, which he has since filled in a most acceptable and satisfactory manner.

On the 14th of June, 1911, Mr. Callahan was united in marriage to Miss Grace Dorr of Milwaukee, and they have become parents of two children, John Anthony and Margaret Sarah. The family residence is at No. 718 Maryland avenue. Politically Mr. Callahan is a democrat, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He finds comparatively little leisure for social activity, his time being largely demanded by his official duties, the faithful discharge of which have won him the approval of all concerned.