Karen Renfrew1,2

F, b. September 15, 1945, d. January 4, 2019
     Her married name was Conner.1 Karen Renfrew married Phillip Nason Conner, son of William Fain Conner and Dessa Myrtle Scott.1 Karen Renfrew was born on September 15, 1945 at Easton, Northampton Co., Pennsylvania.2 She died on January 4, 2019 at Mount Holly, Burlington Co., New Jersey, at age 73.2 She Karen Renfrew Conner, 73, of Lambertville, NJ, died on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mt. Holly, NJ. Born and raised in Easton, PA, Karen was a longtime resident of Lambertville. Earlier she lived in Quakertown, NJ. She spent several years in Calabash, NC, before returning to Lambertville eight years ago. Karen worked as a home health aide. She also worked as a presser and a counter person at Stanley Cleaners in Lambertville. She taught Sunday school at the Presbyterian Church of Flemington, enjoyed travel, and was a faithful QVC shopper. Karen was a member of the West Amwell Wonders and a regular at the Centenary United Methodist Church's community kitchen. Karen had a gentle sense of humor and was a good friend to many. She was a devoted mother and a doting grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Edgar Earl Renfrew, Ph.D. and Geneva Thorsen Renfrew and the niece of the late Virginia Thorsen. She is survived by her children, Dawn Conner-Eick of Lambertville, Heather Haney and her husband, William, of Monroeton, PA, Bryan Conner and his wife, Teresa, of Burlington, NJ, and Scott Conner of Lambertville; her grandchildren, Teri Lynn Meeks and her husband, Kenny, Robert Eick, Jake Haney, Bryan Conner Jr., Janice Conner, Logan Conner, and Kylee Conner ; her great-grandson, Kenny Meeks Jr., her sister, Paula Ekstrand of Northfield, MN, her niece, two nephews, and several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Van Horn-McDonough Funeral Home, 21 York St., Lambertville, NJ 08530 on January 8, 2019.2

Family

Phillip Nason Conner b. May 21, 1929, d. October 16, 2006
Marriage*She married Phillip Nason Conner, son of William Fain Conner and Dessa Myrtle Scott.1 
Children
  • Dawn M. Conner1,2
  • Bryan M. Conner1,2
  • Heather L. Conner1,2
  • Scott E. Conner1,2

Citations

  1. [S8322] Trentonian, The, From the Philip N. Conner obituary in the Oct 18, 2006 edition.
  2. [S8324] Trenton Times, The, From the Karen Renfrew Conner obituary in the Jan 8, 2019 edition.

Norman Keith Searl1,2

M, b. May 18, 1931, d. March 11, 2010
     Norman Keith Searl was born on May 18, 1931.2 He married Dessiree Conner, daughter of William Fain Conner and Dessa Myrtle Scott, on October 26, 1952 at Santa Barbara Co., California.1 Norman Keith Searl died on March 11, 2010 at Santa Barbara Co., California, at age 78.2

Family

Dessiree Conner
Marriage*He married Dessiree Conner, daughter of William Fain Conner and Dessa Myrtle Scott, on October 26, 1952 at Santa Barbara Co., California.1 
Children
  • Karen Denise Searl3
  • Brian K. Searl3

Citations

  1. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Dora Elizabeth Murphrey1,2

F, b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Dora Elizabeth Murphrey was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2,3 She was born on February 18, 1876 at Van Zandt Co., Texas; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1875.2,3 As of November 27, 1898,her married name was Conner.1 She married Elmer Lagran Conner, son of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on November 27, 1898 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.1 Dora Elizabeth Murphrey died on February 6, 1962 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 85.2,3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 128, Justice Precinct 3, Van Zandt Co., Texas4
1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas5
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas6
1930Dwelling 189, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas7

Family

Elmer Lagran Conner b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
Marriage*Dora Elizabeth Murphrey married Elmer Lagran Conner, son of Martin D. Conner and Mary E. Kernes, on November 27, 1898 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6210] Unknown compiler, Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S5569] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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.

Ernest R. Conner1,2

M, b. June 27, 1898, d. June 13, 1926
FatherElmer Lagran Conner3,1 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey3,1,4 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Ernest R. Conner was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 He was born on June 27, 1898 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.2 He died on June 13, 1926 at Texas at age 27.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 228, District 128, Justice Precinct 3, Van Zandt Co., Texas3
1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas4

Occupation

1920Wagon driver4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5569] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dewitt Conner1,2,3

M, b. November 24, 1900, d. April 20, 1968
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1,2 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1,4,2 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Dewitt Conner was buried at Mont Meta Memorial Park, 26170 State Highway 345, San Benito, Cameron Co., Texas.2 His Social Security Number was 461-09-9585.5 He married Iva Unknown.2 Dewitt Conner and Opal Vaudia Barton were divorced.2 Dewitt Conner married Velma Blanche Akey.6 Dewitt Conner was born on November 24, 1900 at Wills Point, Van Zandt Co., Texas.2,5,3 He married Opal Vaudia Barton circa 1927.7 Dewitt Conner died on April 20, 1968 at Harlingen, Cameron Co., Texas, at age 67.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas4
1930Dwelling 67, District 15, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas7

Occupation

1930Produce clerk7

Family 1

Iva Unknown
Marriage*Dewitt Conner married Iva Unknown.2 

Family 2

Velma Blanche Akey b. September 15, 1903, d. March 11, 1982
Marriage*Dewitt Conner married Velma Blanche Akey.6 
Child

Family 3

Opal Vaudia Barton b. March 29, 1908, d. August 5, 1961
Divorce*Dewitt Conner and Opal Vaudia Barton were divorced.2 
Marriage* Dewitt Conner married Opal Vaudia Barton circa 1927.7 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Carrie Amelia Conner1,2

F, b. February 10, 1903, d. October 4, 1971
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1,2 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1,2 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Her married name was Peterson.3 Carrie Amelia Conner was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2,4 She married Charley Peterson.3 Carrie Amelia Conner was born on February 10, 1903 at Van Zandt Co., Texas.2,4 As of circa 1923,her married name was Robinson.5 She married Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson circa 1923.2,5 Carrie Amelia Conner died on October 4, 1971 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 68.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas3
1930Dwelling 15, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas5

Family 1

Charley Peterson b. October 19, 1893
Marriage*Carrie Amelia Conner married Charley Peterson.3 
Child

Family 2

Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson b. September 1, 1900, d. July 29, 1985
Marriage*Carrie Amelia Conner married Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson circa 1923.2,5 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Helen Lucille Conner1,2

F, b. March 30, 1905, d. February 3, 1992
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1,3,4 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 464-09-1388.5 Helen Lucille Conner was born on March 30, 1905 at Texas.1,5 As of circa 1922,her married name was Layman.4 She married Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman circa 1922.4,6 Helen Lucille Conner died on February 3, 1992 at Texas at age 86.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas3
1930Dwelling 189, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas4

Family 1

Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman b. July 10, 1890, d. February 9, 1931
Marriage*Helen Lucille Conner married Edward Lonnie "Ed" Layman circa 1922.4,6 
Children

Family 2

Child
  • Patricia Ann "Patty" Layman2,8

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S8331] Eagle, The, From the Edward Layman obituary in the Mar 20, 2003 edition.
  7. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  8. [S8333] Clarion Ledger, From the Dee W. Layman obituary in the Nov 2, 2011 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Easter Lillian Conner1,2

F, b. March 31, 1906, d. November 15, 1929
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1,2 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1,3,2 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Easter Lillian Conner was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.4,2 She was born on March 31, 1906 at Texas; Her death certificate has a birth date of Mar 30, 1904.4,2 She died on November 15, 1929 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 23.4,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas3

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5569] Mount Olivet Cemetery, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Edna Conner1

F, b. circa 1909
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1,2 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Edna Conner was born circa 1909 at Texas.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 14, District 116, Ward 5, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson1,2,3

M, b. September 1, 1900, d. July 29, 1985
     Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 His Social Security Number was 452-12-3214.4 He was born on September 1, 1900 at Tennessee.2,4,3 He married Carrie Amelia Conner, daughter of Elmer Lagran Conner and Dora Elizabeth Murphrey, circa 1923.1,5 Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson died on July 29, 1985 at Texas at age 84.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 15, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas5

Occupation

1930Brick layer5

Family

Carrie Amelia Conner b. February 10, 1903, d. October 4, 1971
Marriage*Willie Albert/Alvin Robinson married Carrie Amelia Conner, daughter of Elmer Lagran Conner and Dora Elizabeth Murphrey, circa 1923.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  2. [S3276] Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tarrant Co., TX, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Edith L. Conner1

F, b. circa 1911
FatherElmer Lagran Conner1 b. August, 1865, d. before April 11, 1930
MotherDora Elizabeth Murphrey1 b. February 18, 1876, d. February 6, 1962
     Edith L. Conner was born circa 1911 at Texas.1 As of circa 1927,her married name was Tarver.2 She married Ira Opel "Jimmy" Tarver circa 1927.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1930Dwelling 23, District 62, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas2
1930Dwelling 15, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas2

Family

Ira Opel "Jimmy" Tarver b. October 14, 1908, d. November 15, 1973
Marriage*Edith L. Conner married Ira Opel "Jimmy" Tarver circa 1927.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Charley Peterson1

M, b. October 19, 1893
     His Social Security Number was 324-22-5025.2 Charley Peterson married Carrie Amelia Conner, daughter of Elmer Lagran Conner and Dora Elizabeth Murphrey.3 Charley Peterson was born on October 19, 1893 at Ada, Norman Co., Minnesota.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas3

Occupation

1920Telephone lineman3

Family

Carrie Amelia Conner b. February 10, 1903, d. October 4, 1971
Marriage*Charley Peterson married Carrie Amelia Conner, daughter of Elmer Lagran Conner and Dora Elizabeth Murphrey.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.

Dora Amelia Peterson1,2,3,4

F, b. June 19, 1919, d. January 27, 2002
FatherCharley Peterson1,3,4 b. October 19, 1893
MotherCarrie Amelia Conner1,3,4 b. February 10, 1903, d. October 4, 1971
     Her married name was Craig.4 Her Social Security Number was 465-14-6454.4 Her married name was Roberts.4 Her married name was Henson.4 Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Roberts.4 Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Henson.4 Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Craig.4 Dora Amelia Peterson was born on June 19, 1919 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.3,4 She died on January 27, 2002 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 82.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 236, District 129, Ward 7, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas1
1930Dwelling 15, District 13, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas2

Family 1

Unknown Craig
Marriage*Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Craig.4 

Family 2

Unknown Henson
Marriage*Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Henson.4 

Family 3

Unknown Roberts
Marriage*Dora Amelia Peterson married Unknown Roberts.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4349] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1932.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.