The Callans and McClarys, by John Edward Callan - Callanworld

Chapter 10
George Callan and
Gertrude McGivern
Much has been said about
George Callan and Gertrude
(McGivern) Callan over the
years. Unfortunately, we do not
yet have enough information
about their early life to write
their story. These next two
pages will be filled in soon, after
the story is complete.
For now, enjoy these
photos of Jack’s parents and the
family they raised in 29 different
houses as the kids grew up.
At immediate right is Gert,
down at Bernard Callan’s
cottage on Cayuga Lake. And at
far right is George Callan,
introducing his first grandson
Bernard Callan (age 2 in 1957 )
into the family traditions.
“Listen closely, little
Bernie. In this family, we drink
Schlitz beer by the quart.” For
those who might be outraged by
this photo, understand that
there is only one logical and
defensible explanation for such
treatment of a child: They must
have already gone through all
the Genessee Creme Ale.
On the following page are
pictures of Gert and George’s
chlldren, George, Betty, Jack
and Jimmy, taken almost 50
years apart, in 1948 and 1998.
Sadly, this is a photo that can no
longer be taken, as the family’s
youngest brother, Jimmy, passed
~ 43 ~
The Callans and McClarys
away in March 2002. A joker
with a wry sense of Irish humor
and a glint of mischief always in
his eye, he will be much missed.