Schaffer-Conner Family Tree

William "Green" Funk^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1844

William "Green" Funk was born circa 1844 at Kentucky.³ He married Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner, daughter of Alexander Conner and Polly Bates, on March 14, 1865 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 92, Ward 1, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

Occupation

1870

Farmer³

Family

Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner b. circa 1845, d. April, 1890

Marriage*

William "Green" Funk married Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner, daughter of Alexander Conner and Polly Bates, on March 14, 1865 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2

Children

William A. Funk+^3,4 b. circa 1866, d. before 1903
John W. Funk³ b. August 27, 1868, d. September 3, 1903
Charles Funk^3,5 b. circa April, 1870, d. April, 1871

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S2571] Woodlawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=knapp&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=35683263&CRid=87449&df=all&

Phillip W. "Phil" Eckes^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. circa 1850, d. June 8, 1903

Phillip W. "Phil" Eckes was born circa 1850 at Indiana.^1,2 He married Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner, daughter of Alexander Conner and Polly Bates, on January 18, 1877 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,3 Phillip W. "Phil" Eckes died on June 8, 1903 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5 He Phil Eckes, aged 53, an inmate of the poor farm, died suddenly Monday afternoon of a hemmorage of the lungs. The funeral took place at the home of his sister, 2136 Elm street. on June 9, 1903.¹

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 100, District 199, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Occupation

1880

Farmer²

Family

Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner b. circa 1845, d. April, 1890

Marriage*

Phillip W. "Phil" Eckes married Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" Conner, daughter of Alexander Conner and Polly Bates, on January 18, 1877 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,3

Citations

[S412] Terre Haute Evening Gazette, From the Phil Eckes obituary in the Jun 9, 1903 edition.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.

George Craig^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1780

George Craig was born circa 1780 at Virginia.⁴ He married Sarah "Sally" Cole, daughter of Joseph Cole and Sarah Cooper, on January 3, 1804 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 1041, Subdivision 33, Gilmer Co., Georgia

⁴

Occupation

1850

Farmer⁴

Family

Sarah "Sally" Cole b. circa 1783

Marriage*

George Craig married Sarah "Sally" Cole, daughter of Joseph Cole and Sarah Cooper, on January 3, 1804 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3

Child

Cynthia Craig+^1,5 b. August 3, 1810, d. March 25, 1900

Citations

[S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
[S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
[S1937] Jonathan A. Pace and Diane Kenny Pace Families, "Cole History."
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.

Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner^1,2,3

F, b. 1840, d. January, 1864

Father

Samuel Conner² b. circa 1818, d. October 6, 1887

Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ She was born in 1840 at Indiana.^2,4 She married Cyrus Knapp on November 24, 1857 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5,3 As of November 24, 1857,her married name was Knapp. Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner died in January, 1864 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,4

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 91, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 886, 3rd Ward, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁶

Family

Cyrus Knapp b. May 28, 1832, d. April 30, 1913

Marriage*

Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner married Cyrus Knapp on November 24, 1857 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5,3

Child

Mary Alice "Allie" Knapp+^6,5 b. February, 1859, d. February 9, 1946

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S2571] Woodlawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=knapp&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=35683263&CRid=87449&df=all&
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Cyrus Knapp obituary in the Apr 30, 1913 edition.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Cyrus Knapp^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7}

M, b. May 28, 1832, d. April 30, 1913

Cyrus Knapp was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^8,7 He was born on May 28, 1832 at New Jersey.^5,7 He married Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner, daughter of Samuel Conner, on November 24, 1857 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,5,6 Cyrus Knapp died on April 30, 1913 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 80.^4,5,8,7 He The death of Cyrus Knapp, 81 years old, which occurred at 6:15 o'clock Wednesday morning, of paralysis, at his home, 341 North Thirteenth street, removed from the living one of Terre Haute's best known pioneer citizens. Mr. Knapp was born in New Jersey, May 28, 1832, and came to Terre Haute in 1852 and followed the trade of brick mason until 1873, when he became superintendent and general manager of the "Steam Brick" factory, which latter position he held for fifteen years. He enlisted in Company K, Thirty-first Indiana volunteer infantry, and served throughout the civil war. He was also one of the oldest members of No. 51, I.O.O.F., having entered that order in 1857, and of the Morton Post, G.A.R. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Eliza Conner, whom he married in 1857 and who died in 1864. His second wife was Miss Laura Estes, whom he married in 1887, who lived but one year. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Carrithers; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, all of this city; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Roulet, of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Kate Guise, of Gt. Barrington, Conn. Funeral arrangements have not been made. (in the next days edition of the paper it was announced that his funeral would be held Friday afternoon at his residence and burial would follow in Woodlawn cemetery) on April 30, 1913.⁵

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 886, 3rd Ward, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 266, 4th Ward, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

Cyrus is apparently a widower at this time³

1880

Dwelling 204, District 209, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

Enumerated as a widowed boarder in the residence.⁹

1900

Dwelling 146, District 114, Harrison Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1910

Dwelling 19, Ward 151, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1860		Mason¹
1870		Brick mason³
1880		Brick mason⁹
1910		Building contractor¹¹

Family

Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner b. 1840, d. January, 1864

Marriage*

Cyrus Knapp married Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Conner, daughter of Samuel Conner, on November 24, 1857 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,5,6

Child

Mary Alice "Allie" Knapp+^1,5,11 b. February, 1859, d. February 9, 1946

Citations

[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Cyrus Knapp obituary in the Apr 30, 1913 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S2571] Woodlawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=knapp&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=35683263&CRid=87449&df=all&
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William B./W. Squires^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1846, d. May, 1871

Father

Ephraim/Ephram Squires^1,2,4,5 b. circa 1821, d. November, 1877

Mother

Martha Ellender Conner^1,2,4,5 b. circa 1823, d. February, 1877

William B./W. Squires was born circa 1846 at Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,3 He died in May, 1871 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.³

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 394, Franklin Township, Putnam Co., Indiana

1860

Dwelling 244, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁴

1870

Dwelling 193, Wabash Township, Clark Co., Illinois

⁵

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S2571] Woodlawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=knapp&GSfn=eliza&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=35683263&CRid=87449&df=all&
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Ellen "Ella" Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Father

John R. Conner^2,1,3,4 b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley^1,2,3,4,6 b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Ellen "Ella" Conner was born in February, 1853 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,7 As of December 4, 1873,her married name was McClure.¹ She married Abraham B. McClure on December 4, 1873 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5 As of October 31, 1880,her married name was Schwartz.^5,8 Ellen "Ella" Conner married William Schwartz on October 31, 1880 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,9 Ellen "Ella" Conner died on October 5, 1919 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 66.⁹ She Mrs. Ellen Schwar(t)z, 67 years old, died at 8:40 o'clock Tuesday evening at the residence, 615 South Twenty-fifth street. She is survived by her husband, William Schwar(t)z; three sons, John, Lloyd, and Charles Schwar(t)z; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Branstetter and Miss Hersey Schwar(t)z, and two brothers, Lucius and Zedock Connor. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence. on October 8, 1919.⁹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 392, Ward 4, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 94, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 46, District 202, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Ellen was enumerated as Ellen Conner in the household of her father⁴

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

District 146, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁸

Family 1

Abraham B. McClure

Marriage*

Ellen "Ella" Conner married Abraham B. McClure on December 4, 1873 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,5

Child

Hersey May McClure+^7,9,10 b. December 26, 1874, d. February 22, 1936

Family 2

William Schwartz b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

Marriage*

Ellen "Ella" Conner married William Schwartz on October 31, 1880 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^5,9

Children

Emma Ellen Schwartz+^7,9,10,11 b. September 26, 1881, d. August 20, 1966
John Riley Schwartz+^7,9,10 b. January 9, 1883, d. February 14, 1944
William Lloyd Schwartz+^7,8,9,10,11 b. September 21, 1884, d. July 2, 1960
Jesse Schwarz^7,12 b. July 1, 1887
Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz^7,8,12,9,13 b. September 6, 1891, d. September 8, 1954

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Mary Conner obituary in the Feb 18, 1917 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage

John Conner^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1857, d. August 14, 1874

Father

John R. Conner^1,2,3 b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley^1,2,3 b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

John Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana; His tombstone says he was 17 years old.¹ He was born circa 1857 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on August 14, 1874 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 392, Ward 4, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

1870

Dwelling 94, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Lucius F. Conner^1,2

M, b. circa 1858, d. July 7, 1920

Father

John R. Conner^3,4,5,6 b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley^4,3,5,6,7 b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Lucius F. Conner was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ He was born circa 1858 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,4 He married Ella May Daily on November 5, 1882 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,8 Lucius F. Conner died on July 7, 1920 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 He Lucius F. Conner, 59 years old, died at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at St. Anthony's hospital. The body was taken to the home of his only brother, Zed Conner, five miles east of Terre Haute, on the Bloomington road, where the funeral will be held a 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Highland Lawn cemetery. Besides the brother, several nieces and nephews survive. on July 8, 1920.¹

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 392, Ward 4, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁴

1870

Dwelling 94, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁵

1880

Dwelling 46, District 202, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁶

1920

Dwelling 101, District 172, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Enumerated in the household of his widowed brother Zadock⁹

Occupation

1920

Farm laborer⁹

Family

Ella May Daily d. before January, 1920

Marriage*

Lucius F. Conner married Ella May Daily on November 5, 1882 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^3,8

Citations

[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Lucuis F. Conner obituary in the Jul 8, 1920 edition.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Mary Conner obituary in the Feb 18, 1917 edition.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Fanny Conner¹

F, b. circa January, 1861, d. August 30, 1861

Father

John R. Conner¹ b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley¹ b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Fanny Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She was born circa January, 1861 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She died on August 30, 1861 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Infant Conner

F, b. March 7, 1862, d. March 7, 1862

Father

John R. Conner¹ b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley¹ b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Infant Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She died on March 7, 1862 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on March 7, 1862 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Anna Conner¹

F, b. circa January, 1863, d. October 12, 1863

Father

John R. Conner¹ b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley¹ b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Anna Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She was born circa January, 1863 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She died on October 12, 1863 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Infant Conner

F, b. May 4, 1866, d. May 4, 1866

Father

John R. Conner¹ b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley¹ b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Infant Conner was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She died on May 4, 1866 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹ She was born on May 4, 1866 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Nettie E. Conner^1,2,3,4,5

F, b. 1868, d. 1909

Father

John R. Conner^1,3,2 b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley^1,2,3 b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Nettie E. Conner was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶ She was born in 1868 at Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,6 She married Nathaniel Jones on December 25, 1887 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4 As of December 25, 1887,her married name was Jones. Nettie E. Conner married Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor on March 7, 1893 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^7,4 As of March 7, 1893,her married name was Taylor. Nettie E. Conner died in 1909.⁶

Census Records

1870

Dwelling 94, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1880

Dwelling 46, District 202, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 78, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁵

Family 1

Nathaniel Jones

Marriage*

Nettie E. Conner married Nathaniel Jones on December 25, 1887 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,4

Family 2

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor b. 1862, d. 1932

Marriage*

Nettie E. Conner married Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor on March 7, 1893 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^7,4

Children

Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor+^5,8 b. February 5, 1894, d. October 25, 1955
Mary Anna Taylor+^5,8,9 b. June 27, 1896, d. May 8, 1918
Elvin L. Taylor^5,10 b. June 27, 1898
Son Taylor¹⁰ b. July 16, 1900
Charles Herbert Taylor+^1,10,8 b. April 25, 1902, d. November, 1977
Curlista Helen Taylor+^1,8 b. May 15, 1904, d. April 12, 1995

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S2778] Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=pilant&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29605952&CRid=85370&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 15, 1871, d. December 28, 1949

Father

John R. Conner^2,1,6 b. 1828, d. November 9, 1880

Mother

Mary Ripley^1,2,7,6 b. May, 1831, d. February 17, 1917

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born on December 15, 1871 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,6 He married Bessie Lints on February 25, 1900 at Vigo Co., Indiana.³ Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner married Rose Belle Cade on February 4, 1923 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶ Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner died on December 28, 1949 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 78.⁵ He Zed Conner, 78 years old, died at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at his residence, R. R. 5, Terre Haute. He is survived by the widow, Rose, and several nephews and nieces. The body was taken to Gillis Memory Chapel and this morning was returned to the residence. Services will be at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Seelyville Methodist Church and burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 12:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the residence. on December 28, 1949.⁵

Census Records

1880

Dwelling 46, District 202, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1900

Dwelling 100, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

Zadock and his wife were enumerated in the household of his widowed mother⁸

1910

Dwelling 92, District 178, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁴

1920

Dwelling 101, District 172, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁹

1930

Dwelling 225, District 55, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹⁰

1940

Dwelling 108, District 84-68, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

¹¹

Occupation

1900		Farm laborer⁸
1910		Coal mine fireman⁴
1920		Farm laborer⁹
1923		Farmer⁶
1930		Poultry farmer¹⁰

Family 1

Bessie Lints b. October, 1883, d. 1906

Marriage*

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner married Bessie Lints on February 25, 1900 at Vigo Co., Indiana.³

Children

John R. Conner⁴
Hazel I. Conner^4,12 b. circa 1904, d. April 17, 1921

Family 2

Rose Belle Cade b. February 3, 1885, d. April 15, 1962

Marriage*

Zadock "Zeddie" "Zed" Conner married Rose Belle Cade on February 4, 1923 at Vigo Co., Indiana.⁶

Citations

[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Zed Conner obituary in the Dec 28, 1949 edition.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Mary Conner obituary in the Feb 18, 1917 edition.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Hazel I. Conner obituary in the Apr 21, 1921 edition.

William Schwartz^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December, 1859, d. March 20, 1920

William Schwartz was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁴ He was born in December, 1859 at Ohio.⁶ He married Ellen "Ella" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on October 31, 1880 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,7 William Schwartz died on March 20, 1920 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana, at age 60.^4,5 He William Schwartz, 61 years old, died suddenly from heart trouble at the family home, 625 South Twenty-fifth street, at 5 o'clock Saturday Evening. His wife preceded him just five months. The decedent is survived by three sons, John, Charles, and Lloyd; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Branstetter amd Mrs. John Schwartz, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Metey, and Mrs. Joseph Manus, and three brothers Charles, of Cincinatti; Albert, of Moline, Ill, and John, of Terre Haute. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon with burial in Highland Lawn cemetery. on March 21, 1920.⁴

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 106, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁶

1910

District 146, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

Occupation

1900

Blacksmith⁶

1910

Blacksmith³

Family

Ellen "Ella" Conner b. February, 1853, d. October 5, 1919

Marriage*

William Schwartz married Ellen "Ella" Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on October 31, 1880 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^2,7

Children

Emma Ellen Schwartz+^6,4,7,8,9 b. September 26, 1881, d. August 20, 1966
John Riley Schwartz+^6,4,7,8 b. January 9, 1883, d. February 14, 1944
William Lloyd Schwartz+^6,3,4,7,8,9 b. September 21, 1884, d. July 2, 1960
Jesse Schwarz^6,10 b. July 1, 1887
Charles Raymond "Charley" Schwarz^{6,3,10,4,7,11} b. September 6, 1891, d. September 8, 1954

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the William Schwartz obituary in the Mar 21, 1920 edition.
[S7559] Indiana Works Projects Administration, Indiana, WPA Death Index, 1882-1920.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S568] Terre Haute Tribune, From the Ellen Schwar(t)z obituary in the Oct 8, 1919 edition.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage

Ella May Daily

F, d. before January, 1920

Ella May Daily married Lucius F. Conner, son of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on November 5, 1882 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2 As of November 5, 1882,her married name was Conner. Ella May Daily died before January, 1920; Her husband Lucian was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.³

Family

Lucius F. Conner b. circa 1858, d. July 7, 1920

Marriage*

She married Lucius F. Conner, son of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on November 5, 1882 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^1,2

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor^1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 1862, d. 1932

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor was buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, 4420 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.⁵ He was born in 1862 at Vigo Co., Indiana.^4,5 He married Nettie E. Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on March 7, 1893 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,2 Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor died in 1932.⁵

Census Records

1900

Dwelling 78, District 127, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁷

1910

Dwelling 43, District 179, Lost Creek Township, Vigo Co., Indiana

1930

Dwelling 242, District 16, Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana

⁶

Occupation

1900		Farmer⁷
1910		Farmer³
1930		Mill laborer⁶

Family

Nettie E. Conner b. 1868, d. 1909

Marriage*

Samuel L. "Sam" Taylor married Nettie E. Conner, daughter of John R. Conner and Mary Ripley, on March 7, 1893 at Terre Haute, Vigo Co., Indiana.^6,2

Children

Raymond Hamilton "Ray" Taylor+^7,3,4 b. February 5, 1894, d. October 25, 1955
Mary Anna Taylor+^7,3,4,8 b. June 27, 1896, d. May 8, 1918
Elvin L. Taylor^7,9 b. June 27, 1898
Son Taylor⁹ b. July 16, 1900
Charles Herbert Taylor+^3,9,6,4 b. April 25, 1902, d. November, 1977
Curlista Helen Taylor+^3,6,4 b. May 15, 1904, d. April 12, 1995

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S569] Vigo County Marriage Index: 1818 - 1951, online http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/marriage
[S2778] Highland Lawn Cemetery, Vigo Co., IN, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=pilant&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=17&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=29605952&CRid=85370&df=all&
[S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
[S7523] Works Progress Administration, Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920.

Stephen Venard¹

M, b. circa 1792

Stephen Venard married Mary Anne Hamilton.¹ Stephen Venard was born circa 1792 at Greenbrier Co., West Virginia.¹

Family

Mary Anne Hamilton b. circa 1792

Marriage*

He married Mary Anne Hamilton.¹

Child

Susan Barbara Venard+¹ b. 1835, d. after 1885

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Mary Anne Hamilton¹

F, b. circa 1792

Mary Anne Hamilton married Stephen Venard.¹ Her married name was Venard. Mary Anne Hamilton was born circa 1792 at Henry Co., Kentucky.¹

Family

Stephen Venard b. circa 1792

Marriage*

She married Stephen Venard.¹

Child

Susan Barbara Venard+¹ b. 1835, d. after 1885

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Michael "Mike" Conner^1,2

M, b. January, 1839

Father

John O. Conner^1,2 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^1,2 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Michael "Mike" Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; First person buried in the Conner Cemetery.² He was born in January, 1839 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.²

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.

Sally "Sarah" Conner^1,2,3

F, b. November 19, 1839, d. January 30, 1907

Father

John O. Conner^1,2 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^1,2 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Sally "Sarah" Conner was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.⁴ She was born on November 19, 1839 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,4 She married George Washington Duree on February 5, 1860 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,5,3 As of February 5, 1860,her married name was Duree. Sally "Sarah" Conner and George Washington Duree were divorced before 1872.⁵ As of February 24, 1872,her married name was Brown.³ Sally "Sarah" Conner married George Gibson Brown on February 24, 1872 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3 Sally "Sarah" Conner died on January 30, 1907 at Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 67.^6,4

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1860

Dwelling 2185, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁷

1870

Dwelling 53, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁸

1880

Dwelling 81, District 250, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa

⁹

1900

Dwelling 174, District 110, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa

¹⁰

Occupation

1870

Domestic servant⁸

Family 1

George Washington Duree b. April 25, 1838, d. October 16, 1905

Marriage*

Sally "Sarah" Conner married George Washington Duree on February 5, 1860 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,5,3

Divorce*

Sally "Sarah" Conner and George Washington Duree were divorced before 1872.⁵

Children

William Anderson Duree+^2,5,9,3 b. February 3, 1862, d. January 4, 1936
Frances Louisa Duree+^2,5,9 b. July 2, 1865, d. February 19, 1964

Family 2

George Gibson Brown b. January 27, 1816, d. July 15, 1905

Marriage*

Sally "Sarah" Conner married George Gibson Brown on February 24, 1872 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S11391] Nichols Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
[S485] Howard I. Durie, The Durie Family.
[S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Frances "Fanny" Conner¹

F, b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920

Father

John O. Conner^2,1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^2,1 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Frances "Fanny" Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,1 She was born on August 31, 1841 at Indiana.¹ She married John Miles on December 23, 1858 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹ As of December 23, 1858,her married name was Miles. Frances "Fanny" Conner died on February 6, 1920 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 78.^3,1

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1860

Dwelling 1939, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁴

1870

Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁵

1880

Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁶

1900

Dwelling 530, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁷

1910

Dwelling 212, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of her son-in-law Charles Hardesty⁸

1920

Dwelling 572, District 58, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Enumerated in the household of her daughter Ida⁹

Family

John Miles b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897

Marriage*

Frances "Fanny" Conner married John Miles on December 23, 1858 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.¹

Children

Louisa Adelaide Miles¹ b. circa 1860
Harriet Amanda Miles+^5,6,1,10,11 b. February 16, 1861, d. March 28, 1948
John Alonzo "J. A." Miles+^{5,6,7,1,10,12,11} b. June 5, 1863, d. July 23, 1941
Ida C. Miles+^5,6,1,11,12 b. June 5, 1866, d. May 1, 1944
Rosa Martha Ellen "Rose" Miles+^5,6,1,10 b. July 10, 1869, d. March 27, 1954
Minnie Mae Miles+^6,1,10 b. August 31, 1876, d. June 7, 1957

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
[S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Millicent Ann Conner¹

F, b. 1842, d. 1857

Father

John O. Conner^2,1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^2,1 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Millicent Ann Conner was born in 1842 at Indiana.¹ She died in 1857.¹

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Aaron J. Conner¹

M, b. June, 1843

Father

John O. Conner^2,3,1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^2,3,1 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Aaron J. Conner married Barbara Unknown at Nebraska.¹ Aaron J. Conner was born in June, 1843 at Iowa.^4,1

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1860

Dwelling 2012, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1870

Dwelling 63, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois

Enumerated as "Adam" Conner in the household of his brother-in-law John Masters⁵

1880

Dwelling 94, District 118, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois

Enumerated as a border in the house next door to his brother-in-law John Masters⁴

Occupation

1870

Farm laborer⁵

1880

Farmer⁴

Family

Barbara Unknown

Marriage*

Aaron J. Conner married Barbara Unknown at Nebraska.¹

Child

Mattie Conner¹

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.

Louisa Conner^1,2,3,4

F, b. September 28, 1847, d. April 11, 1914

Father

John O. Conner^1,2,3 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873

Mother

Martha McGaughey^1,2,3 b. May 22, 1804, d. August 15, 1864

Louisa Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,5 She was born on September 28, 1847 at Galesburg, Knox Co., Illinois.^3,6 She married James Harvey Fear on September 29, 1868 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4 As of September 29, 1868,her married name was Fear.⁴ Louisa Conner died on April 11, 1914 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 66.^3,5,6

Census Records

1850

Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1860

Dwelling 2012, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

1870

Dwelling 52, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁷

1880

Dwelling 51, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁸

1900

Dwelling 529, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁹

1910

Dwelling 622, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa

¹⁰

Family

James Harvey Fear b. December 19, 1842, d. September 2, 1933

Marriage*

Louisa Conner married James Harvey Fear on September 29, 1868 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^3,4

Children

Martha Jane "Mattie" Fear+^7,8,3,4 b. July 24, 1869, d. August 20, 1963
George Fear^8,9,10,3 b. June 30, 1871, d. February 25, 1946
Dr. Milo Francis Fear+^8,9,3 b. April 4, 1876, d. June 22, 1969
Ida Leona Fear+^9,3,4,11,12 b. November 20, 1885, d. November 6, 1983

Citations

[S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
[S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
[S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
[S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
[S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
[S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
[S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
[S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
[S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Ida L. Herrick obituary in the Nov 7, 1983 edition.

George Washington Duree^1,2,3

M, b. April 25, 1838, d. October 16, 1905

George Washington Duree was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Ingram, Kerr Co., Texas.³ He was born on April 25, 1838 at Clark Co., Indiana.³ He married Sally "Sarah" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on February 5, 1860 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,4 George Washington Duree and Sally "Sarah" Conner were divorced before 1872.² George Washington Duree died on October 16, 1905 at Texas at age 67.³

Census Records

1860

Dwelling 2185, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa

⁵

Occupation

1860

Day laborer⁵

Family

Sally "Sarah" Conner b. November 19, 1839, d. January 30, 1907

Marriage*

George Washington Duree married Sally "Sarah" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on February 5, 1860 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2,4

Divorce*

George Washington Duree and Sally "Sarah" Conner were divorced before 1872.²

Children

William Anderson Duree+^1,2,4 b. February 3, 1862, d. January 4, 1936
Frances Louisa Duree+^1,2 b. July 2, 1865, d. February 19, 1964

Citations

[S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
[S485] Howard I. Durie, The Durie Family.
[S11833] Nichols Cemetery, Kerr Co., TX, online www.findagrave.com.
[S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
[S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.