• Conner Family
• Conner Family Gravestones in nearby Cemeteries Outside of Warren County

Mary Elizabeth (Conner) Brandenburg

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Photo of Mary Elizabeth Conner & husband, Roy Brandenburg. Mary was the sister of Nelson Conner (1907-1073) my father. Aunt Mary (1898-1966) was born & died in Lebanon, OH. Her parents were Owen Conner (1874-1949) & Mae Wass (1881-1931). Uncle Roy (1894-1985) & Aunt Mary are both buried in Morrow Cemetery, Morrow, OH

"Aunt Mary is paternal Aunt of Carol Conner Donovan and sister to my father, Nelson Conner (1907¬1973). She was b. 16 NOV 1898, Morrow, OH and died 8 DEC 1966 Cinti, OH. She is buried in Morrow Cem. Aunt Mary ran a boarding house for "trustees" of Lebanon Correctional in S. Lebanon. Our summers were spent working with the prisoners in the fields (corn & soybean). Aunt Mary made the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had in my life! "

Grandmother Chambers 90th birthday at Blanchester

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto from Cousin Jackie Watkins shows "Grandmother Chambers" on her 90th Birthday. Grandmother Chambers is Christy Ann Jones (husband Uriel B. Chambers). This is Agnes Belle Chamber's mother. Agnes is the wife of Andrew Jackson Conner. Agnes is the first woman on the left."

Alonzo "Lon" Conner & His Wife, Harriet "Hattie" Mullen

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Lon was the fifth child born to John Conner & Mary Elizabeth Simpson. Lon and Hattie were married 15 Dec 1898 in Warren Co. Lon was a younger brother to my Grandfather, Owen Conner. They had one child, Harley "Lee" born 23 June 1904. They lived on West Main St. in Lebanon, OH. Lon was an employee of the Oregonia Bridge Co.
Hattie was a Catholic and this did not go over well with the Conners. They called her "Mick" and made her eat in the kitchen for Sunday dinners! Apparently, from Lon's obit, he converted to Catholicism. Wonder how that went over?
Lon died in 1943 & followed by Hattie in 1955. Both are buried in Miami Cemetery, Corwin, OH

"Alonzo is son of my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908) and brother to my Grandfather, Owen Conner (1874-1949). Lon was born 26 JAN 1873 in Morrow & d. 17 APR 1943 in Springboro, OH. He is buried in Miami Cem,"

Alvah Conner (1851-1903)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Alvah Conner (1851-1903) first born child of Susan Osborn (1828-1904) & Andrew Conner (1827-1891)

" Alvah is son of Andrew Conner (1827-1891) who was a brother to my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908) Alvah was b. in Blanchester, OH, Clinton Co., not sure where he died or was buried."

Andrew Conner (1827-1891)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Andrew Conner (1827-1891) brother of my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908) and husband of Susan Osborn-Conner (1828-1904). Andrew & Susan lived in Blanchester, OH Clinton Co.

"Andrew is the brother to my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908). He was born in Murderkill Hundred, Kent Co., DE and d. in Blanchester, Clinton Co., OH. Not sure where he or his wife were buried, can't find it. Andrew married Susan née Osborn, 22 NOV 1850, in I: Blanchester, OH"

Andrew Conner (1827-1891) and wife, Susan (Osborn) Conner (1827-1904)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Andrew Conner (1827-1891) and wife, Susan Osborn (1828-1904). Andrew was a brother to my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908) and son of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881), Grandson of Jimmet Conner (1776-1861) and brother to Jimmet Conner (1839-1910). Andrew lived in Blanchester, OH Clinton Co. He and wife Susan are buried in IOOF Cem, Blanchester, OH Clinton Co. Foto was taken from Conner-Osborn-Hockman Bible in hands of cousin, Melinda Hockman (Great Great Grandaughter of Andrew Conner)"

Conner Brothers (ca. 1935?)
Andrew Jackson Conner (1869-1941)
Alonzo "Lon" Conner (1873-1943)
Owen Conner (1874-1949)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Pop with his brothers, Jack & Lon
was taken from the family Bible of Mary Christina Conner-Watkins, daughter of Andrew JAckson Conner, Pop's older brother. This photo was taken at "Uncle Jack's" home: called "Watkins Hilltop" in Morrow, OH.

"The brothers are sons of my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908), Grandsons of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) & Great Grandsons of Jimmet Conner (1776-1861). Andrew Jackson Conner & Owen Conner are buried in Morrow Cem. Lon Conner was buried in Miami Cemetery, Corwin, OH."

Andrew Jackson Conner (1869-1941)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Photograph of Andrew Jackson Conner
This photograph comes from the Bible of Mary Christina Conner-Watkins. She was the daughter of Andrew and Agnes belle Chambers. Mary's Bible contained pages written to her Grandchildren and thus the foto is addressed as 'Grandpa Conner'. Andrew was called "Uncle Jack" to my father, Nelson Conner (1907-1973). Andrew was the son of John Conner (1829-1908) and was born on 17 Feb 1869 in Morrow, OH. His mother was Mary Elizabeth Simpson-Conner (1841-1878). He died 14 Aug 1941 in Cincinnati, OH and is buried in Morrow Cemetery, Morrow, OH, Warren Co."

Arthur Conner (1858-1889)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Arthur Conner (1858-1889) son of Susan Osborn (1828-1904) & Andrew Conner (1827-1891). "

Austin Conner (27 Mar 1907-22 Apr 1978) with his mother Mae Wass Conner (1881-1931)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Photo of Mae Wass Conner (1881-1931)...my paternal Grandmother (Mother of Nelson Conner 1909-1973). Mae died from Diabetes. I never knew Mae, but I know that my father Nelson, was very close to his Mother. Mae is buried in Morrow Cemetery next to her husband, my Grandfather Owen Conner (1874-1949). Mae is holding onto my father's brother, Austin Conner (1907-1978). Austin was called "Brother" and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle, WA. All of Mae & Owen's children grew up in Morrow & Lebanon, OH"

Babe and Nelson Conner

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Babe Conner (1908-1982) Christened Robert Edward Conner
Babe was brother to my father, Nelson Conner (1907-1973) and the last born child of Owen Conner & Mae Wass. Uncle Babe was always in trouble. He ran off to the Circus twice as a youngster, and ended up in South America with Ringling Brothers. While there he was put in charge of transporting the animals and repairs to the trucks and tents. This is where he learned to be a mechanice...and I say that loosely. I remember as a child, that when Uncle Babe couldn't fix a car, he'd take a sledge hammer to it. When he was finished "blowing off" he'd roll the car down over the hill behind his house & garage on Stokes & Mound St. in Lebanon. Have no idea what his customers did!! We all loved him though. He was quite a character. I also remember he had a Harley Davidson dealership out of one of his barns and would take my sister Shirley and I, for rides in his side car. He also played the bass fiddle for the Lebanon Orchestra, hauling it around in his side car. I miss my wonderfully eccentric Uncle Babe. He is buried in Morrow Cemetery along side his wife, Sally Ryan.

"They are sons of Owen Conner (1874-1949); my paternal Grandfather. They are Grandsons of John Conner (1829-1908) Great Grandsons of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) & Great, Great Grandsons of Jimmet Conner (1776-1861)."

Illustration of Jimmet Conner (1776-1861)
Taken from the bible of Andrew Conner (1827-1891)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"The bible inscription reads: "Gr Grand Pa Jimmet Conner" who was the first Jimmet Conner b. 1776-d.1861. It was found in the Bible of Jimmet's Grandson, Andrew Conner (1827-1891). Andrew as the son of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) my 2nd Great Grandfather and brother to my Great Grandfather John Conner (1829-1908). Andrew's fourth and last born child, Malissa "Lissa" Conner (1864-1924) never married. She inherited her parent's home in Blanchester, OH, & kept the Conner family Bible records. Lissa was also the guardian of her sister's son, Roger Hockman: i.e. Maria Elizabeth Conner (1856-1892) who married Granville Hockman.
LINEAGE: Lissa Conner is the daughter of Andrew Conner (1827-1891), granddaughter of Jimmet (1805) and Great Granddaughter of Jimmet (1776)

"Jimmet is the 3rd Great Grandfather of Carol Conner Donovan."

Also see photo of tombstone at Bethel Baptist Church Burial Grounds

John Conner (1829-1908)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"This photograph comes from the Bible of Mary Conner Watkins, daughter of Andrew Jackson Conner and Agnes Belle Chambers. Andrew, known as "Uncle Jack" was John's son, born 17 Feb 1869 in Morrow, Oh and died 14 Aug 1941 in Cincinnati, OH. Uncle Jack is buried in Morrow Cemetery.

"He is the is Great Grandfather of Carol Conner Donovan"

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Molly conner Braden & Jesse M. Conner were half-sisters: daughters of 1st wife, Mary Catherine Hinkins. Lon, Owen, Nolan & Mina were children of 2nd wife, Mary Elizabeth Simpson. Molly and Jessie lived in Fort Scott, Kansas. Have no idea why? Photo was taken on 29 Dec 1908, for the signing of John's Administration of Estate (valued at $500,000). Grandpa, Owen Conner, filed Guardianship in 1906 due to John's senility. John was subsequently appointed Ward of State and removed to the National Home for Disabled Soldiers, Dayton, OH. He died there at the age of 77 years and was buried in Morrow Cemetery."

Lillian & Maggie Conner
children of George Conner

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"George is son of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) & Maria Turner (1809-1870/80). George was born May 1849 & died between 1900/1910. His wife's name was Phenia? These are photographs of their first two children: I assume that the son Louis F. died since he is missing from the foto. Lilly b. Jun 1879 & Margaret "Maggie" b. MAr. 1884; both in Chillicothe, OH, Ross Co. George's occupation is listed as a RR conductor. He is brother to Andrew (1837-1891) and my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908). The foto of the girls was given to me by the Great, Great, Granddaughter of Andrew Conner & Susan Osborn: Melinda Hockman Callahan of Cincinnati, OH. Melinda has Andrew's Family Bible and the photographs came from there!"

Nelson Conner and his wife Christine Reichert

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"photograph of Nelson Conner and Christine Reichert
Parents of CArol Christine Conner. They are both buried in the Reichert Family Plot at Vine Street Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati, OH. My father was born in Morrow, OH but grew up in Lebanon. Nelson held the Ohio State shot-put record, thrown at Lebanon High School, from 1925-1953.
Dad threw 58 ft. 6 inches! Now, that' some kind of strength..."

Nelson Conner with the football team from his senior year at Lebanon High School, 1925.

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Uncle Babe, our father's youngest brother, told me that Daddy was the strongest man he'd ever seen! Uncle Babe said Dad could 'charge' a man, lift him right off his feet, and throw him in the air like a "bag of chips". And this is why Ohio State University recruited Daddy for college football. What a disastrous decision it was for him not to accept that scholarship & go to college"

Norman Conner (1861-1891)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Norman Conner, seated (1861-1891) s/o Susan Osborn (1828-1904) & Andrew Conner (1827-1891)"

Mariah Elizabeth Conner (1856-1892)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Mariah Elizabeth Conner (1856-1892) was daughter of Susan Osborn (1828-1904) & Andrew Conner (1827-1891). She was named after her Grandmother, Maria Turner-Conner (1809-1891) and Great Grandmother, Elizabeth Price Conner (1775-1848). Maria's Grandfather was Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) & Great Grandfather was Jimmet Conner (1776-1861). Maria died of cancer when she was just 36 yrs old, leaving one child, Roger Hockman, s/o of Granville Hockman. Maria's sister, Lissa Conner, was guardian of Roger Hockman and his son Robert Oliver Hockman."

Mary Christina Conner and Stanley Joseph Watkins

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
" daughter of Andrew Jackson Conner (1869-1941). She was b. 1 MAY 1893 in Morrow, OH & died 14 FEB 1980 in Pisgah, OH. She is buried in Morrow Cemetery. Her mother, Agnes Belle Chambers, is daughter of Christy Anne Jones and Uriel B. Chambers."

Photograph of the Wedding of Mary Lee Conner (1932-2001) to Ed Mercado.

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Mary Lee was the daughter of Juanita Allen (1905-1983) & Austin Conner (1904-1978).
Mary Lee was my first cousin. Her father, Austin called "Brother" was the brother of my father, Nelson Conner (1907-1973). Mary Lee & Ed were married in the Lebanon Presbyterian Church. Austin, Juanita & Mary Lee are all buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle, WA. Austin was born in Morrow, OH. Juanita was born in Warren Co: where specifically I do not know. Mary Lee was born in Lebanon."

Christy Ann Jones?

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Cousin Melva Brandenburg knew "Uncle Jack" and "Aunt Agnes" when she was growing up in Lebanon, OH. She believes this is a foto of Agnes Belle Chamber's mother. Agnes' parents were Uriel Chambers and Christy Ann Jones.

"Melva is the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Conner (sister to my father, Nelson Conner and daughter of Owen Conner). Andrew Jackson Conner & Owen Conner were brothers. Melva was born 15 Mar 1917 in Lebanon, OH. She remembers visiting Uncle Jack & Aunt Agnes at their home called "Watkins Hilltop" in Morrow, OH, near Lebanon, OH. Melva was 24 when Uncle Jack died.

"mother of Agnes Belle Chambers, wife of Andrew Jackson Conner. Agnes (1869-1962) is buried in Morrow Cem. I have no other info on Christy Anne Jones."

Wesley Osborn

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Wesley Osborn, nephew of Susan Osborn, wife of Andrew Conner (1827-1891)."

Martha Ridge (1839-1913)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Martha Ridge (1839-1913) wife of Jimmet Conner (1839-1910) who is a brother to my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908) and son of Jimmet Conner (1805-1881) and Grandson of Jimmet Conner (1776-1861). Both Martha and husband, Jimmet, are buried in the IOOF Cemetery, Blanchester, OH. Mother of Burnice Conner-Hall (1872-1934) also buried in same cemetery."

Anna Schooley

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto of Anna Schooley, Lebanon, OH No dates. The Schooley's and Osborn's are related somehow? This foto was found in the Conner/Osborn Bible provided by my cousin Melinda Hockman (Great, Great Grandaughter of Andrew Conner, 1827-1891)"

Minnie Schooley

Worley Watkins

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Foto from cousin Jackie Watkins shows Grandmother Worley (r), a sister to Althea Worley Watkins. Althea was mother of Stanley J. Watkins, Maria Christina Conner's husband.
Do not know who "Mother Watkins" is nor daughter Catherine?

"Jackie Watkins is daughter of Nyale Conner Watkins (1915-1996) & Granddaughter, Maria Christina Conner-Watkins (1893¬1980). Maria Christina Conner is daughter of Andrew Jackson Conner, and Granddaughter of my Great Grandfather, John Conner (1829-1908)."

Watkins Hilltop

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Uncle Jack's Homestead later called "Watkins Hilltop"
Agnes Belle Chambers and Andrew Jackson Conner with their daughter Mary Christina Conner Watkins
Morrow, Ohio"

Clinton DeWitt Watkins & Althea Worley
Mother and Father Watkins at Fairy's
Mother's Birthday July 21
(last one together)

Carol Conner Donovan writes,
"Parents of Stanley Joseph Watkins
(Mary Conner's Husband)
Clinton DeWitt Watkins & Althea Worley
Stanley was father of Dale Stanley & Nyale Watkins"