American politician who served as the 45th Mayor of Philadelphia from 1844 to 1845. He is known for his role in the suppression of the anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant nativist riots known as the Philadelphia Bible Riots in 1844.
JohnMcCalla
Irish-born Canadian politician who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1867 to 1871. He played a significant role in advocating for Irish Catholic rights and was involved in promoting railway development in Ontario.
JohnM.
American Civil War officer who served as a brigadier general in the Confederate Army. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Shiloh and the Siege of Vicksburg.
IshmaelMcCalla
Jamaican international footballer who played as a defender. He represented the Jamaica national football team and had a successful club career, playing for teams in Jamaica, England, and Scotland.
EdwardJ.
American artist known for his landscape paintings. He was an active member of the Hudson River School, a group of American landscape painters in the mid-19th century.
Geographic DistributionThe McCalla surname is primarily found in Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.
VariationsVariations of the surname McCalla include MacCalla, McCall, McColl, McCallum.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the McCalla family occurred during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly from Scotland and Ireland to North America. Reasons for migration and immigration included economic opportunities, political unrest, and the Highland Clearances.
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