Joseph R. Callahan

Joseph (Joe) Raymond Callahan (May 30, 1892 – July 31, 1977) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Biography
Callahan was born on a farm near Milford, Illinois in Iroquois County, Illinois. He graduated from the Mitford Township High School in 1912 and served in the United States Army during World War I. Callahan was a farmer; he also raised cattle and hogs. He served as president of the Illinois Farmers Union. Callahan was involved with the Democratic Party. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1965 to 1967. Callahan died at the Iroquios Memorial Hospital in Watseka, Illinois.

Family
Callahan's granddaughter Cheri Bustos served in the United States House of Representatives. Another granddaughter Colleen Callahan is a farmer and agribusiness journalist.