George Gibson Brown1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 27, 1816, d. July 15, 1905
     George Gibson Brown was buried at Nichols Cemetery, Nichols, Muscatine Co., Iowa.5 He was born on January 27, 1816 at Canada; His gravestone has a birth year of 1815.6,4,5 He married Sally "Sarah" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on February 24, 1872 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 George Gibson Brown died on July 15, 1905 at Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa, at age 89.4,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 81, District 250, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa2
1900Dwelling 174, District 110, Pike Township, Muscatine Co., Iowa6

Occupation

1900Farmer6

Family

Sally "Sarah" Conner b. November 19, 1839, d. January 30, 1907
Marriage*George Gibson Brown married Sally "Sarah" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on February 24, 1872 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  4. [S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
  5. [S11391] Nichols Cemetery, Muscatine Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

John Miles1,2,3

M, b. March 21, 1840, d. May 24, 1897
     John Miles was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa; His tombstone reads "Co. B. 33rd Ia. inf."1,2 He was born on March 21, 1840 at Goshen, Allen Co., Ohio.2,4 He married Frances "Fanny" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on December 23, 1858 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 John Miles died on May 24, 1897 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 57.1,2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1939, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1870Dwelling 57, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1880Dwelling 39, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1860Day laborer5
1870Farmer6
1880Farmer7

Family

Frances "Fanny" Conner b. August 31, 1841, d. February 6, 1920
Marriage*John Miles married Frances "Fanny" Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on December 23, 1858 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S5949] FamilySearch, Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990.
  4. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  9. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  10. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

James Harvey Fear1

M, b. December 19, 1842, d. September 2, 1933
     James Harvey Fear was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,3 He was born on December 19, 1842 at Greensburg, Grant Co., Indiana.4,5,3 He married Louisa Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on September 29, 1868 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6 James Harvey Fear died on September 2, 1933 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 90.1,2,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 52, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 51, District 156, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1900Dwelling 529, District 50, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1910Dwelling 622, District 55, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1920Dwelling 129, District 61, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1930Dwelling 198, District 27, Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa11

Occupation

1870Farmer4
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer8

Family

Louisa Conner b. September 28, 1847, d. April 11, 1914
Marriage*James Harvey Fear married Louisa Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Martha McGaughey, on September 29, 1868 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  3. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Dorothe Turley, 5814 Scotwood Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, USA 90275.
  6. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  13. [S2159] Ottumwa Courier, From the Ida L. Herrick obituary in the Nov 7, 1983 edition.

Elizabeth Franklin1,2

F, b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     Elizabeth Franklin was born circa 1811.2 She married John O. Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, circa 1828 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.3,2 As of circa 1828,her married name was Conner. Elizabeth Franklin died before 1838 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.3

Family

John O. Conner b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
Marriage*She married John O. Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, circa 1828 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.3,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S719] Unknown author, Portrait and Biographical Album of Livingston, Illinois.
  2. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Mike Masters, c/o 615 W. Christine Dr., McHenry, IL 60050.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. November 12, 1829, d. August 3, 1905
FatherJohn O. Conner1,3 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
MotherElizabeth Franklin1 b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     Elizabeth Conner was buried at Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.5 She was born on November 12, 1829 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1,6,5 As of August 12, 1847,her married name was Cole.4 She married Eleazner E. Cole on August 12, 1847 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1,2,4 Elizabeth Conner died on August 3, 1905 at Nebraska at age 75.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 298, Athens, Gentry Co., Missouri7
1860Dwelling 2033, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1870Dwelling 242, Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois9
1880Dwelling 39, District 8, Red Willow, Red Willow Co., Nebraska10
1900Dwelling 156, District 22, Fairmont, Fillmore Co., Nebraska6

Family

Eleazner E. Cole b. April 10, 1829, d. June 20, 1908
Marriage*Elizabeth Conner married Eleazner E. Cole on August 12, 1847 at Putnam Co., Indiana.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S445] Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850, online http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp
  3. [S6005] FamilySearch, Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S10759] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861.
  5. [S2558] Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Hall Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cole&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=31&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=39902409&CRid=101463&df=all&
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

John Hamilton Conner1

M, b. July 14, 1830, d. November 29, 1911
FatherJohn O. Conner2,1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
MotherElizabeth Franklin2,1 b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     John Hamilton Conner was buried at Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1 He was born on July 14, 1830 at Indiana.1 He married Sarah Rosanna Wyant on October 2, 1856 at Keokuk Co., Iowa. John Hamilton Conner died on November 29, 1911 at Milo, Vernon Co., Missouri, at age 81.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 539, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1860Dwelling 2113, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1880Farmer4
1880Dwelling 94, District 26, Greenfield Township, Calhoun Co., Iowa4
1900Dwelling 220, District 7, Oak Creek, Butler Co., Nebraska5
1910Dwelling 275, District 148, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of his son John6

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1900Farmer5

Family

Sarah Rosanna Wyant b. June 6, 1833, d. July 20, 1932
Marriage*John Hamilton Conner married Sarah Rosanna Wyant on October 2, 1856 at Keokuk Co., Iowa. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  8. [S2551] Nevada Daily Mail, From the Caroline Caton obituary in the Apr 25, 1958 edition.
  9. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  10. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Caroline Caton death certificate.

Jane Conner1,2,3

F, b. April 15, 1833, d. January 29, 1895
FatherJohn O. Conner2,3 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
MotherElizabeth Franklin2,3 b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     Jane Conner was buried at Avoca Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.4 She was born on April 15, 1833 at Indiana.3 She married John Masters on November 18, 1853.1,2 As of November 18, 1853,her married name was Masters. Jane Conner died on January 29, 1895 at age 61.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1958, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois5
1870Dwelling 63, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois6
1880Dwelling 95, District 118, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois7

Family

John Masters b. 1831, d. June 16, 1906
Marriage*Jane Conner married John Masters on November 18, 1853.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Teresa Strahm, "Jane Conner & John Masters," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 12, 2003.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S719] Unknown author, Portrait and Biographical Album of Livingston, Illinois.
  4. [S3920] Avoca Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Martha Conner1,2

F, b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
FatherJohn O. Conner1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
MotherElizabeth Franklin1 b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     Martha Conner was born on February 23, 1835 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1,2,3 She married Joseph McClure on February 7, 1854 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1 As of February 7, 1854,her married name was McClure. Martha Conner died on November 10, 1871 at age 36.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 159, Perry Township, Tippecanoe Co., IndianaEnumerated in the household of Elias Girard (Gerard). He was the great-uncle of Martha's future husband Joseph McClure. Joseph was the son of Esther Gerard, who was the daughter of Elias' brother Jesse.2,4
1860Dwelling 620, Rock Bluffs Post Office, Cass Co., Nebraska5
1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska6

Family

Joseph McClure b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
Marriage*Martha Conner married Joseph McClure on February 7, 1854 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S479] Monn and Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dannimonn&id=I17699
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.

Chalane Conner1

F, b. before 1838
FatherJohn O. Conner1 b. October 11, 1804, d. September 23, 1873
MotherElizabeth Franklin1 b. circa 1811, d. before 1838
     Chalane Conner was born before 1838.1

Citations

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

Eleazner E. Cole1

M, b. April 10, 1829, d. June 20, 1908
     Eleazner E. Cole was buried at Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.1 He was born on April 10, 1829 at Virginia.1 He married Elizabeth Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on August 12, 1847 at Putnam Co., Indiana.2,3,4 Eleazner E. Cole died on June 20, 1908 at Nebraska at age 79.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 298, Athens, Gentry Co., Missouri5
1860Dwelling 2033, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1870Dwelling 242, Moline, Rock Island Co., Illinois7
1880Dwelling 39, District 8, Red Willow, Red Willow Co., Nebraska8
1900Dwelling 156, District 22, Fairmont, Fillmore Co., Nebraska9

Occupation

1850Farmer5
1860Day laborer6
1870Carpenter7
1880Farmer8
1900Teamster9

Family

Elizabeth Conner b. November 12, 1829, d. August 3, 1905
Marriage*Eleazner E. Cole married Elizabeth Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on August 12, 1847 at Putnam Co., Indiana.2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2558] Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Hall Co., NE, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=cole&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=31&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=161&GRid=39902409&CRid=101463&df=all&
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S445] Indiana State Library Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850, online http://199.8.200.229/db/marriages_search.asp
  4. [S10759] Unknown compiler, Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1806-1861.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3548] National Archives, U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms, 1928-1962.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.

Sarah Rosanna Wyant

F, b. June 6, 1833, d. July 20, 1932
     Sarah Rosanna Wyant was buried at Deepwood Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.1 She was born on June 6, 1833 at Indiana.1 She married John Hamilton Conner, son of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on October 2, 1856 at Keokuk Co., Iowa. As of October 2, 1856,her married name was Conner. Sarah Rosanna Wyant died on July 20, 1932 at Drywood, Vernon Co., Missouri, at age 99.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2113, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1880Dwelling 94, District 26, Greenfield Township, Calhoun Co., Iowa3
1900Dwelling 220, District 7, Oak Creek, Butler Co., Nebraska4
1910Dwelling 275, District 148, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of her son John5
1920Dwelling 232, District 170, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Fred Caton6
1930Dwelling 51, District 22, Drywood Township, Vernon Co., MissouriEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Fred Caton7

Family

John Hamilton Conner b. July 14, 1830, d. November 29, 1911
Marriage*Sarah Rosanna Wyant married John Hamilton Conner, son of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on October 2, 1856 at Keokuk Co., Iowa. 
Children

Citations

  1. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Sarah R. Conner death certificate.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  9. [S2551] Nevada Daily Mail, From the Caroline Caton obituary in the Apr 25, 1958 edition.
  10. [S2560] Nebraska Marriages, 1855-1995, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708654
  11. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Caroline Caton death certificate.

John Masters1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 1831, d. June 16, 1906
     John Masters was buried at Avoca Cemetery, Fairbury, Livingston Co., Illinois.6 He was born in 1831 at Ohio.4,6 He married Jane Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on November 18, 1853.1,2 John Masters died on June 16, 1906 at Livingston Co., Illinois.6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 1958, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois3
1870Dwelling 63, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois4
1880Dwelling 95, District 118, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois5
1900Dwelling 56, District 111, Pleasant Ridge Township, Livingston Co., Illinois7

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1870Farmer4
1880Farmer5
1900Landlord7

Family

Jane Conner b. April 15, 1833, d. January 29, 1895
Marriage*John Masters married Jane Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on November 18, 1853.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S231] Teresa Strahm, "Jane Conner & John Masters," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 12, 2003.
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3920] Avoca Cemetery, Livingston Co., IL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp

Joseph McClure1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 12, 1832, d. November 5, 1912
     Joseph McClure was buried at Pringle Cemetery, Section 14 of Township 5 South Range 4 East of the Black Hills Meridian, Custer Co., South Dakota.5 He was born on August 12, 1832 at Shelby Co., Ohio.4,3,6 He married Martha Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on February 7, 1854 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1 Joseph McClure married Sarah M. Unknown after 1871.7 Joseph McClure died on November 5, 1912 at South Dakota at age 80.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 620, Rock Bluffs Post Office, Cass Co., Nebraska3
1870Dwelling 12, Weeping Water, Cass Co., Nebraska2
1880Dwelling 288, District 114, Pennington Co., Dakota Territory8
1900Dwelling 162, District 40, Hill City, Pennington Co., South Dakota7
1910Dwelling 29, District 81, Hill City, Pennington Co., South Dakota9

Occupation

1860Farmer3
1870Farmer4
1880Quartz miner8
1900Hotel operator7

Family 1

Martha Conner b. February 23, 1835, d. November 10, 1871
Marriage*Joseph McClure married Martha Conner, daughter of John O. Conner and Elizabeth Franklin, on February 7, 1854 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.1 
Children

Family 2

Sarah M. Unknown b. January, 1847
Marriage*Joseph McClure married Sarah M. Unknown after 1871.7 

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S479] Monn and Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=dannimonn&id=I17699
  5. [S483] Sharon Jones (e-mail address), Pringle Cemetery, Custer Co., SD.
  6. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ann Cross1

F, b. circa 1811, d. before June 22, 1880
     Mary Ann Cross was born circa 1811 at Virginia.2 As of October 14, 1830,her married name was Conner.1 She married Charles Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, on October 14, 1830 at Clark Co., Ohio.1 Mary Ann Cross died before June 22, 1880; Mary was not enumerated with her husband Charles in the 1880 Census.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 497, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1860Dwelling 620, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon4

Family

Charles Conner b. December 5, 1806
Marriage*Mary Ann Cross married Charles Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, on October 14, 1830 at Clark Co., Ohio.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S504] Unknown author, Clark County Ohio - Marriage Records Volume 1B.
  2. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  6. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.

Nancy Conner1,2,3

F, b. July, 1841, d. December 12, 1931
FatherCharles Conner1,3 b. December 5, 1806
MotherMary Ann Cross1,3 b. circa 1811, d. before June 22, 1880
     Nancy Conner was born in July, 1841 at Indiana.4 As of May 14, 1858,her married name was James.2 She married William James on May 14, 1858 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2 Nancy Conner died on December 12, 1931 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 90.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 497, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1860Dwelling 223, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon5
1870Dwelling 340, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho6
1880Dwelling 70, District 1, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho7
1900Dwelling 152, District 149, Carbondale, Pierce Co., Washington4
1910Dwelling 22, District 225, Ward 2, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington8
1920Dwelling 2, District 283, Ward 3, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington9
1930Dwelling 22, District 187, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington10

Family

William James b. circa 1825, d. October 2, 1891
Marriage*Nancy Conner married William James on May 14, 1858 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  3. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

James David Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 28, 1844, d. May 16, 1924
FatherCharles Conner1,8,9,7 b. December 5, 1806
MotherMary Ann Cross1,9,7 b. circa 1811, d. before June 22, 1880
     James David Conner was buried at Lacomb Cemetery (also known as Fern Ridge Cemetery), Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon.5 He was born on June 28, 1844 at Iowa.5,6,7 He married Jean Ann Sheffield circa 1891.4 James David Conner died on May 16, 1924 at Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 79.3,6,7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 497, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1860Dwelling 620, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon9
1880Dwelling 27, District 74, Liberty, Linn Co., Oregon8
1900Dwelling 74, District 51, Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon4
1910Dwelling 120, District 182, Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon2
1920Dwelling 86, District 300, Lacomb, Linn Co., OregonEnumerated in the household of his son-in-law James Nave10

Occupation

1880Farm laborer8
1900Farmer4
1910Farm laborer2

Family

Jean Ann Sheffield b. June 16, 1837, d. June 15, 1911
Marriage*James David Conner married Jean Ann Sheffield circa 1891.4 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S10893] Lacomb Cemetery, Linn Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S10894] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., Early Oregonians Index, 1800-1860.
  7. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  8. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Mary Elizabeth Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 28, 1846, d. May 29, 1929
FatherCharles Conner1,2 b. December 5, 1806
MotherMary Ann Cross1,2 b. circa 1811, d. before June 22, 1880
     Mary Elizabeth Conner was buried at Lostine Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon; Her tombstone has her death date as Jun 1, 1929.4,5 She was born on July 28, 1846 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,4,5 As of September 27, 1865,her married name was Hearing.3 She married George Washington Hearing on September 27, 1865 at Linn Co., Oregon.3,4 Mary Elizabeth Conner died on May 29, 1929 at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 82.3,6,4 She Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Lostine Christian church for Mary Elizabeth Hearing, Wallowa County pioneer, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Dolkey near Medford, May 29, 1929. Rev. Arthur Harriman of Wallowa conducted the services. A quartet, Mrs. Orval McArtor, Mrs. Roy Haun, Roy Haun and Chas. Bridwell, sang appropriate hymns, with Mrs. S.L. Magill at the piano. Interment was in the Lostine cemetery.
Mary Elizabeth Conner was born in Sigourney, Iowa, July 28, 1846, and crossed the plains to Portland, Oregon in 1853 at the age of seven years. She was united in marriage to George Hearing in 1865. To this union were born eleven children, seven of whom are still living. The children surviving the aged mother are Mrs. Alice Bayne of Bend, Oregon; Mrs. James Leeper, Mrs. Otto Dolkey in Medford, Oregon; Mrs. George Childers, Mrs. Oliver Wood of Lostine; George Hearing of Minam, and M.V. Hearing of Wallowa. All of them were present to pay their last respects to the memory of their mother.
Mrs. Hearing was one among the early pioneers, having come to Wallowa county in 1884. She lived on a homestead, experiencing all the hardships of an unsettled land. She lived at different locations in the valley continuously for 41 years. Her husband preceded her in death April 27, 1918, and since that time she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Otto Dolkey at Medford.
"Grandma Hearing", as she was familiarly known was loved and respected by every one who knew her having always a kind and loving word to those in sorrow.
She became a member of the Christian church at Wallowa in January, 1921, and remained faithful in death. She leaves to mourn her loss seven children, 23 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends.
on June 6, 1929.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 497, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1860Dwelling 620, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon2
1880Dwelling 28, District 74, Liberty, Linn Co., Oregon7
1910Dwelling 244, District 293, Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon8
1920Dwelling 60, District 211, Wallowa, Wallowa Co., OregonEnumerated in the household of her son-in-law Bert Hammoch9

Family

George Washington Hearing b. April 27, 1836, d. April 26, 1918
Marriage*Mary Elizabeth Conner married George Washington Hearing on September 27, 1865 at Linn Co., Oregon.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Viola Marie Baum, Rt #3 Box 3767, La Grande OR 97850
    Jacqueline Rodgers Haith, 9314 Groundhog Drive, Richmond VA 23235
    Janet Aus Johnstun, 3576 Grove Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025.

  4. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Mary Elizabeth Hearing obituary in the Jun 6, 1929 edition.
  5. [S2554] Lostine Cemetery, Wallowa Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=childers&GSfn=cecil&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=39&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=41522502&CRid=39066&df=all&
  6. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Janet Aus Johnstun, 3576 Grove Canyon Road, Escondido, CA 92025.

  11. [S495] Wallowa County Chieftain, From the Mrs. Oliver Wood obituary in the Jun 21 1951 edition.
  12. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.

Samantha Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. December 7, 1848, d. February 26, 1936
FatherCharles Conner1,5,2,4 b. December 5, 1806
MotherMary Ann Cross1,2 b. circa 1811, d. before June 22, 1880
     Samantha Conner was buried at Lacomb Cemetery (also known as Fern Ridge Cemetery), Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon.6 She was born on December 7, 1848 at Iowa.7,4 As of November 20, 1886,her married name was Nave.3 She married James Tennyson Nave on November 20, 1886 at Union Co., Oregon.3,4 Samantha Conner died on February 26, 1936 at Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon, at age 87.8,4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 497, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1860Dwelling 620, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon2
1880Dwelling 27, District 74, Liberty, Linn Co., Oregon5
1900Dwelling 81, District 51, Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon7
1920Dwelling 86, District 300, Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon9
1930Dwelling 114, District 26, Lacomb, Linn Co., Oregon10

Family

James Tennyson Nave b. February 8, 1862, d. September 26, 1946
Marriage*Samantha Conner married James Tennyson Nave on November 20, 1886 at Union Co., Oregon.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S499] Western States Marriage Record Index, online http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/gbsearch.htm
  4. [S10883] Unknown compiler, Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S494] Linn Co., Oregon Cemeteries, online http://linnhistory.peak.org/cemeteries.html
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jacob B. Conner1

M, b. March 25, 1857, d. October 19, 1936
FatherDaniel "Dan" Conner2,3,4,1,5,6 b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
MotherElizabeth Wyant2,3,4,1,5,6 b. March 30, 1824, d. April 30, 1889
     Jacob B. Conner was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,8,6 He was born on March 25, 1857 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,7,1,5,6 He married Dora Zanette Bucher, daughter of Aaron Bucher and Martha Jane Chastain, on April 6, 1884 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,1,5,9 Jacob B. Conner Another enterprising son of Daniel Conner, the pioneer whose lifework and achievements are recounted elsewhere in this work, was Jacob Conner, a brother of Samuel Conner, whose biography also appears herein. Jacob Conner was born March 25, 1857, in Lancaster township, Keokuk county, and has eversince made his home in the fruitful section of the Hawkeye state. His father twice married, his second wife being the mother of the subject of this record. Her name was Elizabeth Wyant and she was born in the Blue Grass state, moving however, when of tender years to Indiana. She was twice married, her first husband being a Mr. Pennington. By her first marriage she had three children, and six more were added to the flock in her union with Daniel Conner. Of these five are now living, Jacob Conner being the first born, and receiving an excellent education in the schools of Lancaster township.
He worked for his father until he reached the age of twenty-seven years, when he married Zanette Bucher, the daughter of Aaron and Martha (Chastain) Bucher, a history of whom is given in this volume. Mrs. Conner was also born in Lancaster township, Keokuk county, Iowa, on the 16th day of June, 1865, and has spent all of her life there. She received a very fine education in the common schools of the township. and from independentand study of her own selection.
After living on the old homestead about one year of his marriage, Mr. Conner and his wife located where they now live, and by his industry and good management improved and built up his farm until its appearance, efficiency and value it ranks with the best in the township. In the year 1900 he built the handsome residence now there and put into it all of the modern improvements and many convienences dictated by the taste of himself and his wife. He has also built a finely appointed barn thirty-six by sixty feet in dimensions and has constructed many other good buildings upon the farm, which consists of one hundred and sixty acres as well as some timber land.
One child, a daughter, was born to them, whom they named Mattie Elizabeth; she is still unmarried and at home, and is a very accomplished and attractive young lady. In their beautiful home Mr. Conner and his family keep abreast of the times and fully informed upon all matters. They are liberal in their views upon political and religious questions and present good examples of the progressive, prosperous and leading people of the county. Mr. Conner is in politics a Democrat; is widely known throughout his section of the state, actively participating in matters of public interest. He has been a member of the school board for several years, during which time he has contributed much to the success of the educational methods employed, an has assumed many other responsibilities in behalf of the county. in 1903.5 He died on October 19, 1936 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 79.8,1,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2039, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1870Dwelling 496, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 133, District 158, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1880Farmer3
1900Dwelling 53, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1910Dwelling 94, District 61, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1920Dwelling 29, District 64, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa12
1930Dwelling 119, District 32, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa13

Occupation

1900Farmer10
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer12
1930Farmer13

Family

Dora Zanette Bucher b. June 9, 1865, d. March 17, 1946
Marriage*Jacob B. Conner married Dora Zanette Bucher, daughter of Aaron Bucher and Martha Jane Chastain, on April 6, 1884 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.7,1,5,9 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S511] Unknown author, Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa, From the Jacob Conner biography on pages 96 and 97.
  6. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  7. [S487] IAGenWeb Gravestone Photo Project, online http://iowagravestones.org/index.php
  8. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  9. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  10. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

William Conner1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 6, 1858, d. June 17, 1907
FatherDaniel "Dan" Conner1,3,4,5 b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
MotherElizabeth Wyant1,3,4,5 b. March 30, 1824, d. April 30, 1889
     William Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,6 He was born on November 6, 1858 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,7,2,5,6 He married Minnie Edith Randall circa 1883.5,7,8 William Conner died on June 17, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 48.2,5,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2039, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1870Dwelling 496, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 133, District 158, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1900Dwelling 179, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1900Farmer7

Family

Minnie Edith Randall b. February 22, 1862, d. May 10, 1943
Marriage*William Conner married Minnie Edith Randall circa 1883.5,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  6. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank Paul Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  11. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  12. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.

Elizabeth Jane Conner1

F, b. July 7, 1860, d. September 25, 1907
FatherDaniel "Dan" Conner2,3,4,1 b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
MotherElizabeth Wyant2,3,4,1 b. March 30, 1824, d. April 30, 1889
     Elizabeth Jane Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,6 She was born on July 7, 1860 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,7,6 As of December 11, 1887,her married name was Dickson.1 She married William Estey Dickson on December 11, 1887 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,7 Elizabeth Jane Conner died on September 25, 1907 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 47.5,1,7,6

Census Records

1860Dwelling 2039, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1870Dwelling 496, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1880Dwelling 133, District 158, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1900Dwelling 180, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa8

Family

William Estey Dickson b. December 11, 1855, d. August 24, 1939
Marriage*Elizabeth Jane Conner married William Estey Dickson on December 11, 1887 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  6. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Nancy Ann Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. January 29, 1862, d. March 12, 1918
FatherDaniel "Dan" Conner1,2,3 b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
MotherElizabeth Wyant1,2,3 b. March 30, 1824, d. April 30, 1889
     Nancy Ann Conner was buried at McCormick Cemetery, Highland Center, Wapello Co., Iowa.5 She was born on January 29, 1862 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,4 As of September 17, 1890,her married name was Breneman.6 She married Charles Foster Breneman on September 17, 1890 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,6 Nancy Ann Conner died on March 12, 1918 at Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa, at age 56.3,7

Census Records

1870Dwelling 496, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1880Dwelling 133, District 158, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1900Dwelling 71, District 133, Highland, Wapello Co., Iowa8

Family

Charles Foster Breneman b. 1856, d. 1936
Marriage*Nancy Ann Conner married Charles Foster Breneman on September 17, 1890 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  5. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  6. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  7. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  10. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  11. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.

Charles "Charley" Conner1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 24, 1864, d. May 30, 1937
FatherDaniel "Dan" Conner4,6,5 b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
MotherElizabeth Wyant4,6,5 b. March 30, 1824, d. April 30, 1889
     Charles "Charley" Conner was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.3,7 He was born on February 24, 1864 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa; In the 1900 Census he lists his birthdate as Jan, 1864.1,5 He married Euphema "Fanny" Bucher, daughter of Aaron Bucher and Martha Jane Chastain, on March 17, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.8,5,9 Charles "Charley" Conner died on May 30, 1937 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 73.3,10

Census Records

1870Dwelling 496, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1880Dwelling 133, District 158, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1900Dwelling 195, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 98, District 61, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa11
1920Dwelling 82, District 64, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 107, District 32, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa12

Occupation

1900Farmer1
1910Farmer11
1920Farmer2
1930Farmer12

Family

Euphema "Fanny" Bucher b. June 16, 1869, d. October 13, 1945
Marriage*Charles "Charley" Conner married Euphema "Fanny" Bucher, daughter of Aaron Bucher and Martha Jane Chastain, on March 17, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.8,5,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S511] Unknown author, Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa, From the Aaron Bucher biography on pages 31 and 32.
  9. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  10. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Martha Elizabeth Utterback obituary in an unknown edition.

Bird "Byrd" Cole1,2,3

M, b. October 8, 1791, d. May 16, 1883
FatherJoseph Cole4,5,6,2 b. June 9, 1746, d. 1842
MotherSarah Cooper4,5
     Bird "Byrd" Cole I believe Massa Underwood was unmarried but had children with William Byrd Cole, Sr. (1791 - 1883) I have no proof of this, it is just my supposition based on all of the available facts. Massa was enumerated in the 1820 Census apparently without a husband. He Buried Near Laurel Creek Church half way between Cole Cemetery and Pleasant Cole Cemetery in Pilot, on Coles Knob Road, N 37 deg. 1 min. 50.2 sec by W 80 deg. 16 min. 21.4 sec.5 He was born on October 8, 1791 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 He married Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, daughter of Samuel Underwood Jr. and Misniah Cannaday, on October 21, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,3 Bird "Byrd" Cole Bird Cole, Floyd Co. - 54 acres on Fall's Creek, a S. W. branch of Cole River, Grant 82, page 39 on July 29, 1833. He In the cause of Bird Cole, plaintiff against the heirs of Joseph Cole. County Court of Floyd, August 1833 to settle the estate of Joseph Cole deceased with Bird Cole his administrator having met at the house of William Richard in said County and after first being sworn in, proceeded to examine the accounts of and find as follows: Amount of sales One horse and bridle $30.12 and1/2 One saddle $7.25 One pair saddle bags .76 One bond on said Bird Cole $100.00 Due Dec.1827, interest up to this date $36.00 Also cash in hand of deceased $8.00 $182.13 AND 1/2 Deduct for charge allowed and debts and expences paid Bird Cole's bill for services at the time of Joseph Cole's death $38.00. For feeding horse 111 days at 12/12 pr. day $13.87 and 1/2. To three attending Peter Guerrants $ 2.25. To six days attending court $4.50. For coffin and other articles for burying deceased $8.29. Attorneys and Clerk tickets in administering $4.70. 3 Commipioners in appraising property $3.00. 2 commiponers settling estate $2.00. Brought down in the hands of an administrator $105.52 in August, 1833 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He Bird Cole, Floyd Co. - 116 acres on waters of Beaver Dam, Grant 84, page 313. on June 20, 1835 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He Land Transfer: 8 acres to Nathan Basham B-312 - Floyd Co., Virginia records in 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia. He died on May 16, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.2 He left a will on May 19, 1883 at Floyd Co., Virginia; I Bird Cole of county of Floyd and state of Virginia being of sound and disposing mind but from the present frail condition of my body, satisfied of the uncertainty of my life do hereby make this my last will and testament,revoking all other wills and testaments by me hitherto made. First it is my will that all of my personality of which I am present at the time of my death shall be appraised according to law and sold on 12 months time. Second it is my will that all of my Real Estate of which I am pocessed at the time of my death, shall be rented for the term of two years. I require of my executor herein after mentioned that he shall exercise careful supervision over the lands, see that the rents are punctually paid at the end of each year. That the lands be not injured by bad tillage, that fencing and buildings are kept in good repair and that there be no timber used except such as is necessary for to repair fencing and buildings. I further more require that my executor shall on the day of sale of my personality, rent of my aforesaid lands to the highest bidder on the above mentioned terms. Third it is my will after proper notice being given of sale that after expiration of the time for which my land have been rented, my executor shall sell the same on one, two and three year time at public sale. Fourth it is my will that after my burial expenses have been paid and all other just debts, the residue of all money due whether by bonds derived from the sale of ralty personality or due from rents shall be divided as follows To James Cole and Lucinda Connor, I bequeath two dollars. To Mary Hall, Eliza Hall, Nancy Light, Eveline Marton, Fleming Cole, Pleasant Cole, Harvey Cole, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars. To Bird Cole Jr.'s heirs, I bequeath One Hundred Fifty Dollars. After my burial expenses, just debts and costs of carrying out the provisions of this will and the amounts above willed to my heirs as severely indicated have been paid, I divide the residue as follows, if any, divided equally between Harvey Cole, Fleming Cole, and Pleasant Cole, Nancy Light and Polly Hall and Eliza Hall and Eveline Marton. I hereby appoint Harvey or Fleming or Pleasant Cole, which ever may be willin to serve for my executor, with full power to carry out the provisions of this will givin under my hand and seal this day 10th of June, 1882. Witness E.B.Light and James D. Cole, Signed Bird Cole.9

Census Records

1820Blacksburg, VirginiaThe enumeration reads 1 male under 10, 1 male 16-26, 1 male 26-45, 1 female under 10, 1 female 10-16, and 1 female 26-4510
1850Dwelling 189, District 15, Floyd Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 68, Floyd Co., Virginia11
1870Dwelling 281, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia12
1880Dwelling 31, District 29, Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia13

Occupation

1850Farmer1
1860Farmer11
1870Farmer12

Family 1

Massa/Massie Underwood/Cole b. circa 1785
Children

Family 2

Sarah Elizabeth Underwood b. 1798, d. March 30, 1859
Marriage*Bird "Byrd" Cole married Sarah Elizabeth Underwood, daughter of Samuel Underwood Jr. and Misniah Cannaday, on October 21, 1818 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,8,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1937] Jonathan A. Pace and Diane Kenny Pace Families, "Cole History."
  3. [S1033] Unknown name of person, Virginia Department of Health Death Certificate, From the Eliza Hall death certificate.
  4. [S1142] "Research papers of Dr. Amos De Russia Wood,."
  5. [S992] The REED and COLE families of Floyd Co, Va., online http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/r/e/e/James-R-Reed/index.html
  6. [S1482] Will of Byrd Cole.
  7. [S280] Anne Lowry Worrell, A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery and Fincastle Counties, Virginia, 1733-1831.
  8. [S61] Montgomery Co., Virginia Court House, Register A, Montgomery Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  9. [S152] Virginia Floyd Co., Will Book E, Floyd Co., Virginia.
  10. [S409] National Archives and Records Administration, 1820 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S33] Surnames of Families of Floyd Co., Virginia, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~barbr/zz_main_contents.htm
  15. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  16. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  17. [S565] Janice Smyth, Pleasant Cole Cemetery, Pilot, Floyd Co., VA.
  18. [S331] William Lindsay Lawrence, Judy G. Blackwell, Erma C. Sowers, and Mabel Collins Willis Ora Belle Mayberry McColeman, Descendants of Elder John Lawrence.

Dora Zanette Bucher1,2,3

F, b. June 9, 1865, d. March 17, 1946
FatherAaron Bucher4,3 b. January 27, 1835, d. April 23, 1923
MotherMartha Jane Chastain4,3 b. 1835, d. May 21, 1914
     Dora Zanette Bucher was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3 She was born on June 9, 1865 at Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa; In the Keokuk County History book her birth date is listed as Jun 16, 1865.5,1,4,3 She married Jacob B. Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on April 6, 1884 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,4,6 As of April 6, 1884,her married name was Conner. Dora Zanette Bucher died on March 17, 1946 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 80.1,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 53, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa5
1910Dwelling 94, District 61, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1920Dwelling 29, District 64, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa8
1930Dwelling 119, District 32, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa9
1940Dwelling 28, District 54-24, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa10

Family

Jacob B. Conner b. March 25, 1857, d. October 19, 1936
Marriage*Dora Zanette Bucher married Jacob B. Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on April 6, 1884 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,2,4,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S487] IAGenWeb Gravestone Photo Project, online http://iowagravestones.org/index.php
  2. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  3. [S11195] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1880-1904, 1921-1951.
  4. [S511] Unknown author, Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa, From the Jacob Conner biography on pages 96 and 97.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Minnie Edith Randall1

F, b. February 22, 1862, d. May 10, 1943
     Minnie Edith Randall was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2 She was born on February 22, 1862 at Illinois.3,2 She married William Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, circa 1883.4,3,1 As of circa 1883,her married name was Conner.3 Minnie Edith Randall died on May 10, 1943 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 81.5,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 179, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa3
1910Dwelling 103, District 61, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa6
1920Dwelling 52, District 64, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 48, District 32, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., IowaEnumerated in the household of her son Harry8

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Farmer7

Family

William Conner b. November 6, 1858, d. June 17, 1907
Marriage*Minnie Edith Randall married William Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, circa 1883.4,3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  2. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  5. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Frank Paul Conner obituary in an unknown edition.
  10. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  11. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  12. [S9758] Arkansas Department of Vital Records, Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969.

William Estey Dickson1,2,3

M, b. December 11, 1855, d. August 24, 1939
     William Estey Dickson was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,3 He was born on December 11, 1855 at Piqua, Miami Co., Ohio.4,5,2,3 He married Elizabeth Jane Conner, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on December 11, 1887 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6 William Estey Dickson died on August 24, 1939 at Warren, Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 83.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 180, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa4
1910Dwelling 129, District 29, Walnut Township, Madison Co., Iowa7

Occupation

1900Farmer4
1910Coal miner7

Family

Elizabeth Jane Conner b. July 7, 1860, d. September 25, 1907
Marriage*William Estey Dickson married Elizabeth Jane Conner, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on December 11, 1887 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S7053] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  6. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Charles Foster Breneman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. 1856, d. 1936
     Charles Foster Breneman was buried at McCormick Cemetery, Highland Center, Wapello Co., Iowa.3 He was born in 1856 at Mahoning Co., Ohio.2,3,5 He married Nancy Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on September 17, 1890 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,5 Charles Foster Breneman died in 1936 at Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa.3,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 71, District 133, Highland, Wapello Co., Iowa7
1930Dwelling 279, District 26, Marion Township, Linn Co., Iowa4

Occupation

1900Farmer7
1930Farmer4

Family

Nancy Ann Conner b. January 29, 1862, d. March 12, 1918
Marriage*Charles Foster Breneman married Nancy Ann Conner, daughter of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on September 17, 1890 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S512] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa State Census, 1895.
  3. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  6. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  9. [S4165] Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1951.
  10. [S4926] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996.

Euphema "Fanny" Bucher1,2,3,4

F, b. June 16, 1869, d. October 13, 1945
FatherAaron Bucher5,4 b. January 27, 1835, d. April 23, 1923
MotherMartha Jane Chastain5,4 b. 1835, d. May 21, 1914
     Euphema "Fanny" Bucher was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.4 She was born on June 16, 1869 at Hayesville, Keokuk Co., Iowa.1,3,6 She married Charles "Charley" Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on March 17, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,3,7 As of March 17, 1889,her married name was Conner.8 Euphema "Fanny" Bucher died on October 13, 1945 at Keokuk Co., Iowa, at age 76.9,6,4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 195, District 46, Lancaster Township, Keokuk Co., Iowa1
1910Dwelling 98, District 61, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa10
1920Dwelling 82, District 64, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa2
1930Dwelling 107, District 32, West Lancaster, Keokuk Co., Iowa11

Family

Charles "Charley" Conner b. February 24, 1864, d. May 30, 1937
Marriage*Euphema "Fanny" Bucher married Charles "Charley" Conner, son of Daniel "Dan" Conner and Elizabeth Wyant, on March 17, 1889 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.5,3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  4. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S511] Unknown author, Genealogical and Biographical History of Keokuk County, Iowa, From the Aaron Bucher biography on pages 31 and 32.
  6. [S2158] Conner Family ties to Keokuk Iowa, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11964758/person/-361737289
  7. [S2213] Iowa Vital Records Index (FamilySearch Historical Records), online https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Iowa_Vital_Records_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records).
  8. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  9. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Lowell Lavelle Clark (Deceased), C/O Liz Stephenson, 558 Gemini Drive Rexburg ID 83440
    Brooke J. Johnson, 10863 Galvin Street Ventura CA 93004.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Martha Elizabeth Utterback obituary in an unknown edition.

Jane Cross1

F, b. 1814, d. February 14, 1853
     Jane Cross was buried at Conner Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,1,3 She was born in 1814 at Virginia.1,3 As of June 26, 1834,her married name was Conner.4 She married Daniel "Dan" Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, on June 26, 1834 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.4 Jane Cross died on February 14, 1853 at Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.2,1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 496, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa5

Family

Daniel "Dan" Conner b. May 4, 1814, d. March 6, 1898
Marriage*Jane Cross married Daniel "Dan" Conner, son of Jacob Conner and Barbara Furrow, on June 26, 1834 at Tippecanoe Co., Indiana.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S411] B. J. Conner, The Conner Family 1736-1997.
  2. [S324] Works Project Administration, Iowa Cemetery Records.
  3. [S2895] Conner Cemetery, Keokuk Co., IA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S419] Jordan Dodd, Indiana Marriages to 1850.
  5. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.