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     Almedia R. Conner was born on 9 February 1882 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Almedia R. Conner married (?) Early in 1907.¹ Almedia R. Conner lived on 3 January 1920 at Ross Twp., Greene Co., OH, in the household of her parents.¹ She died on 15 January 1926 at Warren Co., OH, at age 43.

     Angeline Conner was born in December 1862. She married German Reger, son of Anthony B. Reger and Sidney Ann Windell, on 5 April 1885 at Madison Co., IN.

     Bertha E. Conner was born on 30 November 1878 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Bertha E. Conner died on 16 August 1888 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH, at age 9.

     Bob Conner was born on 10 June 1927. He married Ruth M. Irvin, daughter of Charles Crumley Irvin and Clara B. Creed. Bob Conner died in August 1974 at Johnson City, Washington Co., TN, at age 47 dates per SSDI.

     Clarence Carey Conner was born on 26 November 1880 at Edgefield, Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Clarence Carey Conner married Gertrude Wendt, daughter of George Wendt and Lena (?). Clarence Carey Conner and Gertrude Wendt were divorced before February 1920 at Clark Co. (probably), OH. Clarence Carey Conner died on 27 November 1936 at Xenia, Greene Co., OH, at age 56.

     Edith D. Conner was born on 12 November 1886 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Edith D. Conner married Roy A. Allen on 30 October 1907 at Greene Co., OH, No children as of 1920, in 1930 Roy was living with his brother Raymond in Madison Twp., Clark County, with no apparent chldren of his own. Edith D. Conner died on 11 May 1927 at age 40.

     Florence Pearl Conner was educated at Graduated Oklahoma City University in Fine Arts. She was born on 30 June 1900 at Randolph, Cedar Co., NE. She married Newland Alfred Devault, son of Charles Alfred Davault and Susie S. Newland, on 20 February 1926 at Chandler, Lincoln Co., OK. Florence Pearl Conner died in November 1985 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., TN, at age 85.

     George Estle Conner was born on 14 October 1896 at Gladstone, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. George Estle Conner died on 16 May 1969 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 72.

     James Conner married Rebecca Mercer.

     James Baxter Conner was born on 9 February 1851 at Jamestown, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of James Conner and Rebecca Mercer. James Baxter Conner married Harriett Catherine Smith, daughter of Milan Lewis Smith and Mahala Armstrong, on 8 November 1874 at Fayette Co., OH. James Baxter Conner was buried in 1928 at Fairview Cemetery, Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH. He died in 1928 at Fayette Co., OH.

     James Orange Conner was born on 16 November 1884 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. James Orange Conner married Daisy M. Deck, daughter of Charles G. Deck and Flora E. (?), circa 1924 at Greene Co. (probably), OH.¹ James Orange Conner died on 24 September 1975 at Cedarville, Greene Co., OH, at age 90.

     John Conner married Degenerah (?).

     Laura Conner married James Landon Harrison.

     Leonora J. Conner was born on 8 October 1888 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Leonora J. Conner married Joseph L. Irwin on 24 February 1916 at Greene Co., OH, No chldren as of 1930. Leonora J. Conner died on 5 June 1974 at South Vienna, Clark Co., OH, at age 85.

     Marie F. Conner was born on 20 September 1900 at Gladstone, Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Marie F. Conner died in September 1982.

     Mary Louise Conner married Samuel L. Sutton, son of Oliver P. Sutton and Catherine Elizabeth Kegerreis, on 21 December 1882 at Randolph Co., IN.

     Mary R. Conner was born circa 1870 at Indiana. She married David M. Summers, son of Jacob W. Summers and Jenetta Shroyer, on 14 October 1905 at Delaware Co., IN.

     Osero Leonard Conner was born on 18 June 1893 at Gladstone, Greene Co., OH. He was the son of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith. Osero Leonard Conner married Blanche C. Knick, daughter of Charles M. Knick and Mary E. (?). Osero Leonard Conner died on 22 July 1989 at Jamestown, Greene Co., OH, at age 96.

     Rebecca Conner was born circa 1827 at Ohio.¹ She married Abraham H. Coil, son of John Coil and Mary House, in 1848. Rebecca Conner died before 26 July 1860 at Ross Twp. (probably), Greene Co., OH, not in family in 1860 census.²

     Robert C. Conner was born circa 1919 at Cedarville Twp., Greene Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Osero Leonard Conner and Blanche C. Knick.¹

     Samantha Conner died on 21 June 1876 at Fayette Co., OH. She was born on 21 June 1876 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith.

     Susannah Conner was born in April 1867 at Somerset Twp., Belmont Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of John Conner and Degenerah (?) Susannah Conner married John F. Hopkins, son of James Hopkins and Rhoda Ellen Wendell, on 23 February 1898 at Belmont Co. (probably), OH, 1 child born, none living, as of the 1900 census.¹ Susannah Conner died on 17 October 1901 at Warren Twp., Belmont Co., OH, at age 34.

     Wilbur Conner died on 28 May 1890 at Fayette or Greene Co., OH. He was born on 28 May 1890 at Fayette or Greene Co., OH. He was the son of James Baxter Conner and Harriett Catherine Smith.

     Regina Conners married Fay Payne.

     Robert N. Conners was born on 25 December 1924 at Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. He began military service on 22 January 1943 WW II service, enlisted, U.S. Army, discharged 29 APR 1944. He died on 30 November 1971 at Humboldt Co., CA, at age 46.

     Aloysius Valarian Connolly was born on 15 January 1896 at South Dakota WW I draft registration. He married Edna M. Martus on 16 February 1927 at Union Co., SD. Aloysius Valarian Connolly died on 5 November 1948 at Union Co., SD, at age 52. He was buried in November 1948 at Saint Peters Cemetery, Jefferson, Union Co., SD, Findagrave #171869177.

     Beatrice Connolly was born on 14 February 1905 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY.¹ She married Thomas Ronald Quinlan circa 1925.¹ Beatrice Connolly died on 2 February 1993 at Middlesex Co., NJ, at age 87.

     Emma Connolly was born on 7 December 1872 at St. Louis Co., MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Connolly and Delia (?)¹ Emma Connolly married James Prestley Bline, son of John William Bline and Elizabeth A. Blackaby, on 15 March 1900 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Emma Connolly died on 2 September 1961 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 88. She was buried in September 1961 at Santa Rosa Odd Fellows Cemetery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., CA, Findagrave #50415659.

     John Stephen Connolly was also known as "Jack". He was born on 7 August 1928 at Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. He was the son of Aloysius Valarian Connolly and Edna M. Martus. John Stephen Connolly died on 30 January 2014 at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

John "Jack" Stephen Connolly, 85, of Sioux City passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, at his residence.

Jack was born on Aug. 7, 1928, in Sioux City, to Aloysious V. and Edna M. (Martus) Connolly. He was baptized on Aug. 19 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Elk Point, S.D. He was raised in Jefferson, S.D., and graduated from Trinity High School with the class of 1945. Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for two years during World War II as a fireman first class aboard the U.S.S. Cumberland Sound and the U.S.S. Boxer.

Jack married JoAnn Wilton in 1954, to which union three children were born, David, Teresa, and Kathleen. Jack worked as an stationary engineer and maintenance mechanic at St. Vincent Hospital, Roberts Dairy, Terra Chemical, St. Luke's Hospital, and Interbake Foods. He continued to work on a part-time basis after his retirement at the Sioux City Auditorium for several years.

On Jan. 18, 1992, Jack married Starlette Lecato in Sioux City.

He had a passion for Corvettes and motor homes which he was able to acquire and enjoy with his wife Star after retirement, a reward for a long career of hard work. Jack was a proud member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, a member of Masonic Lodge of North Riverside 662, a member of Sioux City Consistory, and a member of American Legion Post 724. He was very proud of his 39 years of sobriety as a member of AA and NA. Jack also enjoyed his membership to the South Sioux City Eagles, the Calix Society, and the Retired Teamsters.

Jack is survived by his wife, Starlette of Sioux City; children, David J. (Barb) Connolly, Teresa M. Gill, and Kathleen A. (Frank) Verdoorn; stepchildren, Valerie Lockwood, Susan (Guy) Richardson, Larry (Chris) Trudeau, and Wendy (Allen) Eskelin; sister, Aloise E. Ferris; grandchildren, Jacob, Joseph, and Benjamin Verdoorn, Tony and Catie Connolly; stepgrandchildren, Tiffiny Sorenson, Shauna Kramer, and Crystal Richardson; four great-stepgrandchildren, Christopher, Kory, Nicholas, and Leah; and three great-grandchildren.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David M. Connolly; and brother-in-law, Keith Ferris.

He was buried in February 2014 at Logan Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA, Findagrave #124653138.

     William Connolly was born on 2 March 1832 at County Galway, Ireland, Censuses show England, obituary says County Galway, Ireland.¹ He married Delia (?) circa 1858 at England, Emma's older siblings were all born in England.¹ William Connolly lived on 10 November 1880 at St. Louis, MO, laborer.¹ He died on 14 October 1911 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, at age 79. He was buried on 17 October 1911 at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA, Findagrave #71635211.