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     John C. Conner was born on 8 November 1816 in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan.¹ He was the son of John Conner and Alice Thorn.¹ In the 1830 census in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, John C. Conner is assumed to be enumerated with John Conner.²

     Henry O. Conner was born on 26 October 1818 in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan.^1,4 He was the son of John Conner and Alice Thorn.^1,3 In the 1830 census in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner is assumed to be enumerated with John Conner.⁵

     Henry O. Conner married Anna Cranage, daughter of Thomas Cranage, on 20 January 1848 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. They were married by the Rev. J. A. Baughman. L. L. Famsworth and Justers W. Clark were witnesses. Henry was 28 years old and Ann was 19.^6,7,3,8,9,10 In the census of 1 August 1850 at Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Anna Conner. He is 31 years old, a tavern keeper, and was born in Michigan. He is living near John Connor, age 73, born Maryland. He is running a hotel with 11 residents.¹¹ In the census of 17 August 1860 at Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Anna Conner, Mary Conner, Edward H. Conner and Helen Conner. He is 41 years old and born in Michigan. His real estate is valued at $500 and his personal estate at $1000. His is working as a landlord at the American Hotel.¹² On 7 July 1864 their son, Walter J. Conner, was born in Michigan.^13,14

     Henry Conner built the Sherman House at the corner of Cass and Gratiot in 1865. This location was once a tavern kept by Horace Cady, Henry's brother-in-law. The hotel opened for guests in August, 1866. It was 100 x 54 feet, three-story brick sturcture, and contained 43 rooms. It was considered to be the only important commercial house between Detroit and Port Huron at the time.⁸ In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner, shown as Henry Conner, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Nellie Connor, Anna Conner, Mary Conner, Edward H. Conner and Walter J. Conner. He is 50 years old, was born in Michigan and his occupation is given as keeping hotel. Besides his family there are many other people listed in his household including a cook and her daughter, four young women who are shown as working at the hotel, a saloon keeper, gardener, lawyer, horse trainer, laborer, hardware merchant, and a clerk in the hotel.¹⁵ In the census of 8 June 1880 at Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Anna Connor, his sons, Walter J. Conner, Huey A. Conner and Edward Connor, his daughters, Nellie Connor and Mary Tilden, his grandsons, Harry C. Tilden and Morton Tilden. He is 61 years old, married, and was working as a housekeeper of the Sherman House. He is shown as being born in Michigan along with his parents.¹⁶

     In 1882, Henry expanded his business and constructed a three-story addition to the Sherman Hotel, which extended the Cass Avenue side of the building all the way to Walnut street and provided another 47 rooms. When the new Sherman reopened in June, 1883, it had modern amenities, was lighted with gas, and could accommodate up to 200 guests. In its heyday, the Sherman House was the place to "see and be seen" in Mount Clemens. Politicians, business magntes, and actors were among its noted guests. Henry Connor sold it for $45,000 in 1891. In the census of 2 June 1900 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, he is listed as the father of Edward H. Conner. His name appears as Henry O. Connor. He is 81 years old, a widow, and was born October 1818 in Michigan. His parents were also born in Michigan.¹⁷ Henry O. Conner is buried in the Clinton Grove Cemetery located in Michigan.¹⁸

     Henry O. Conner died on 29 March 1904 in Romeo, Macomb County, Michigan, at age 85.^1,3,19 He was survived by his three sons.²⁰

     OBITUARY: The expected death of Henry Conner occurred early Tuesday morning. The funeral is today. Mr. Conner was one of the pioneer citizens of Mt. Clemens. He was born on a farm a mile from Mt. Clemens, Oct. 25th, 1818, and was son of that John Conner, who fought in the war of 1812, was taken prisoner to Halifax by the British, and died at Romeo aged 90 years. Mr. Conner was the pioneer hotel keeper of Mt. Clemens, and long time was proprietor of the Sherman House. He had been out of business for some years. His wife and two daughters died a few years ago, and three sons survive.¹⁹

     Anna Cranage was born in 1828.^1,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Cranage.³

     Anna Cranage married Henry O. Conner, son of John Conner and Alice Thorn, on 20 January 1848 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. They were married by the Rev. J. A. Baughman. L. L. Famsworth and Justers W. Clark were witnesses. Henry was 28 years old and Ann was 19.^5,6,7,8,9,2 In the census of 1 August 1850 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Anna appears in the household of Henry Conner as Anna Conner. She is 22 years old and was born in England.¹⁰ In the census of 17 August 1860 in Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, Anna appears in the household of Henry Conner as Anna Conner. She is 32 years old and was born in England.¹¹ On 7 July 1864 their son, Walter J. Conner, was born in Michigan.^12,13 In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Anna appears in the household of Henry O. Conner as Anna Conner. She is 40 years old, keeping house, and was born in England.¹⁴ In the Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, census dated 8 June 1880, Anna Cranage, shown as Anna Connor, is listed in the household of Henry Connor. She is 59 years old and was born in England, as were her parents.¹⁵

     Anna Cranage died on 9 August 1898; It is unknown when she died, but her husband Henry O. Conner is shown as a widow in the 1900 Census.^16,17 She is buried Clinton Grove Cemetery, Macomb County, Michigan.¹⁷

     Henry O. Conner was born on 1 May 1831 in Michigan.^1,6,7 He was the son of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^1,3,4,5,2 In the 1840 census in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry O. Conner is assumed to be enumerated with William Conner.⁸ In the census of 11 September 1850 in Erin, Macomb County, Michigan, Henry appears in the household of William Conner as Henry Conner. He is 19 years old, a farmer, and was born in Michgan.⁹ On 11 June 1856, a change to the William Conner's probate is requested. The records indicated that Henry Conner, son of Susan Conner of Macomb County and John H. Conner, brother of Susan would like to represent Susan because she is not competent to take care of herself.¹⁰ On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.¹¹ On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^12,13

     Henry O. Conner married Rebecca Bonebright in 1868.¹⁴

     Henry O. Conner was appointed and qualified as general guardian of Susan Conner. Susan Conner is described as incompetent and Henry Conner, as her son.² On 13 April 1904, in William Conner's probate records, Henry O. Conner is shown as guardian of Susan Conner. Nancy Graupner is shown as daughter and that Susan Conner was living with her in Evansville, Indiana. The records also indicated that Susan is very sick.¹⁵ In the census of 27 April 1910 in Oakdale Township, Stanislaus County, California, he is listed as a brother of John H. Conner. His name appears as Henry O. Conner. He is 79 years old, a widow, and was born in Michigan. His parents were also born in Michigan.¹⁶

     Henry O. Conner died on 5 November 1917 at age 86.⁷

     John H. Conner was also known as John C. Conner.⁴

     John H. Conner was born in 1833 in Michigan.^2,5 He was the son of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^2,3 In the 1840 census in Harrison Township, Macomb County, Michigan, John H. Conner is assumed to be enumerated with William Conner.⁶ In the census of 11 September 1850 in Erin, Macomb County, Michigan, John appears in the household of William Conner as John Conner. He is 17 years old, a farmer, and was born in Michgan.⁷ On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.⁸ John H. Conner's Guardian is shown as an unknown person in the estate of William Conner on 7 April 1856 at Macomb County, Michigan; On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^9,10 In the census of 28 June 1860 in Glen Haven, Grant County, Iowa, John appears in the household of an unknown person . This may be this John Conner. He is shown as living in the hourshold of John Cuncan, a farmer from Scotland. He is 23, working as a farm laborer, and was born in Michigan. He is in the same county that he enlisted in the Union Army in 1861.¹¹

     John H. Conner married Susan J. in 1864.¹² In the census of 18 June 1870 in Sac, Sac County, Iowa, John H. Conner, shown as John Connor, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Mary A. Conner, James W. Conner, Margaret A. Conner and Susan J.. He is 35 years old, working as a farmer, and was born in Michigan. His real estate is valued at $7560 and his personal estate at $715.¹³ In the census of 24 June 1880 at Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, John H. Conner, shown as John Connor, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Susan J., his sons, Melvin L. Conner, John H. Conner and Jay L. Conner, his daughters, Mary A. Conner and Margaret A. Conner. He is 42 years old, is working for the rail road, and was born in Michigan. His parents are shown as being born in France. His parents however were not born in France, this is wrong.¹⁴ In the census of 2 June 1900 in Oakdale, Stanislaus County, California, John H. Conner, shown as John Conner, appears as a head of household, which include his wife, Susan J., his sons, Jay L. Conner and John H. Conner, his daughter, Jessie C. Conner. He is 64 years old, has been married for 36 years, and was born in Michigan, as were his parents. He is working as a farm and rents his farm.¹⁵ In the census of 27 April 1910 in Oakdale Township, Stanislaus County, California, John H. Conner, shown as John C. Conner, appears as a head of household which include his wife, Susan J., his son, Jay L. Conner, his brother, Henry O. Conner . He is 74 years old and has been married for 40 years. He was born in Michigan, as were his parents. He is working as a farmer with grains, and wents his farm.¹⁶ In the census of 27 April 1910 in Oakdale Township, Stanislaus County, California, he is listed as a brother of an unknown person . His name appears as Henry O. Conner. He is 79 years old, a widow, and was born in Michigan. His parents were also born in Michigan.¹⁶

     Wanders 70 Years, Then Meets Sister: Dec. 9 - "Well, well, you have changed!" observed John Conner, 90-year-old civil war veteran of Oakdale, to his sister, Mrs. W. E. Fiero, 80 years old, of Detroit, when the two met at the home of Mrs. Fiero's daughter-in-law, Mrs. W. E. Fiero, at 4217 Dalton avenue.

     "That's right, Brother John, I have change." shyly remarked his sister, "And you don't look like you did when I last saw you. The aged couple are enjoying their reunion with the delight of childhood. Many times in the 70 years that passed since the brother and sister parted, the two have been within a short distance of each other. Circumstances on each occasion, they said, kept them apart. At last, the sister decided to come to California to visit her son and other relatives. She wrote to Mr. Conner in Oakdale and he eagerly arranged to visit in Los Angeles at the same time.

     The young lad was always an adventurous spirit. After he left his native heath in Conners Creek, Mich., the war came and with others of like spirit he enlisted and spent four years on the battle line. When Lee surrendered and a nation returned to peaceful pursuits the youngster yearned for a broader experience and kept on roaming. He lived a while in the middle west and about 59 years ago came to California where he started to farm.

     Mr. Conner is a descendant of two of Michigan's earliest families having similar names, the one Conner, on his paternal grandfather's side and the other Connors, on the side of his maternal grandmother. The Conners settled on the banks of Connors' Creek when Michigan was still a wildernes, inhabited chiefly by chippewas. Henry Connors, who was owner of a large part of the land which is now Detroit, was for many years Indian agent for the federal government. The Indians called Henry Connors "No-Was-Kim-Dip," or Whitehead, on account of his blond hair. Mr. Connor's wife died six years ago at Oakdale. He has three daughters; Mrs. Margaret Ordway, of Oakdale, Mrs. May Madison, of Fresno, and Mrs. Jessie Athenton, of Jamestown; and two sons, J. H. of Oakdale, and J. T. Connor, of Stockton.¹⁷ In the census of 8 January 1920 in Jamestown, Tuolumne County, California, he is listed as the father-in-law of Frank Alberton. His name appears as John Conner. He is 85 years old, a widow, and was born in Michigan. His parents were also born in Michigan. No occupation is given.¹⁸

     Margaret Conner was also known as Margret Conner.⁶

     Margaret Conner was born in 1837 in Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^1,3,5 In the census of 11 September 1850 in Erin, Macomb County, Michigan, Margaret appears in the household of William Conner. She is 13 years old and was born in Michigan.⁷ On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.⁸ Margaret Conner's Guardian is shown as an unknown person in the estate of William Conner on 7 April 1856 at Macomb County, Michigan; On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^9,10 In the census of 21 August 1860 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Margaret appears in the household of Wesley Hinman. She is 17 years old, born in Michigan, and shown as Margret Conners. She is listed as a servant in this household, but the probate records state that Wesley Hinman is guardian to William and Suzanne Conner's minor children. Margaret is the daughter of William and Suzanne Conner and her father is dead and her mother is shown with only one daughter in the 1860 census, living nearby. Wesley Hinman married an Alice Conner in 1833. Alice died in 1851 and Wesley remarried. It is unknown how this Alice is connected to Margaret Conner.¹¹

     Margaret Conner married Wright Fiero after 1864.^12,5

     Wanders 70 Years, Then Meets Sister: Dec. 9 - "Well, well, you have changed!" observed John Conner, 90-year-old civil war veteran of Oakdale, to his sister, Mrs. W. E. Fiero, 80 years old, of Detroit, when the two met at the home of Mrs. Fiero's daughter-in-law, Mrs. W. E. Fiero, at 4217 Dalton avenue.

     "That's right, Brother John, I have change." shyly remarked his sister, "And you don't look like you did when I last saw you. The aged couple are enjoying their reunion with the delight of childhood. Many times in the 70 years that passed since the brother and sister parted, the two have been within a short distance of each other. Circumstances on each occasion, they said, kept them apart. At last, the sister decided to come to California to visit her son and other relatives. She wrote to Mr. Conner in Oakdale and he eagerly arranged to visit in Los Angeles at the same time.

     The young lad was always an adventurous spirit. After he left his native heath in Conners Creek, Mich., the war came and with others of like spirit he enlisted and spent four years on the battle line. When Lee surrendered and a nation returned to peaceful pursuits the youngster yearned for a broader experience and kept on roaming. He lived a while in the middle west and about 59 years ago came to California where he started to farm.

     Mr. Conner is a descendant of two of Michigan's earliest families having similar names, the one Conner, on his paternal grandfather's side and the other Connors, on the side of his maternal grandmother. The Conners settled on the banks of Connors' Creek when Michigan was still a wildernes, inhabited chiefly by chippewas. Henry Connors, who was owner of a large part of the land which is now Detroit, was for many years Indian agent for the federal government. The Indians called Henry Connors "No-Was-Kim-Dip," or Whitehead, on account of his blond hair. Mr. Connor's wife died six years ago at Oakdale. He has three daughters; Mrs. Margaret Ordway, of Oakdale, Mrs. May Madison, of Fresno, and Mrs. Jessie Athenton, of Jamestown; and two sons, J. H. of Oakdale, and J. T. Connor, of Stockton.¹³

     Josephine Conner was also known as Kittie Conner.⁵

     Josephine Conner was born on 1 September 1848 in Michigan.^1,5 She was the daughter of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^1,3,4 In the census of 11 September 1850 in Erin, Macomb County, Michigan, Josephine appears in the household of William Conner. She is two years old and was born in Michigan.⁶ On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.⁷ Josephine Conner's Guardian is shown as an unknown person in the estate of William Conner on 7 April 1856 at Macomb County, Michigan; On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^8,9 In the census of 7 June 1860 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, Josephine appears in the household of Horace Harvey Cady as Josephine Conner. She is 13 years old and was born in Michigan.¹⁰ In the census of 6 July 1870 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, Josephine appears in the household of Horace H. Cady as Josephine Conner. She is 23 years old and was born in Michigan.¹¹

     Josephine Conner married John Calvin Weller.¹²

     Harvey Cook married Calista Haskin, daughter of Daniel Haskin Jr. and Abigail Roberts, in Bridport, Addison County, Vermont.²

     Harvey Cook purchased 160 acres of land in Macomb County, Michigan.³

     Harvey Cook sold 60 acres of land from the north part of his 160 acres to Daniel Haskin. Daniel deeded this land to his son, Asehela, a few days later.³

     Maria Antoinette Conner was also known as Mary Conner.⁴

     Maria Antoinette Conner was born between 1850 and 1854.¹ She was the daughter of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^1,2 On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.⁵ Maria Antoinette Conner's Guardian is shown as an unknown person in the estate of William Conner on 7 April 1856 at Macomb County, Michigan; On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^6,7

     Maria Antoinette Conner married John Calvin Weller after 1865.⁸

     Cornelia Conner was born between 1850 and 1854.¹ She was the daughter of William Conner and Susanne Cecilia Connor.^1,2 On 12 February 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner and Susan Conner of Wayne County request that the minor children of William Conner, deceased, under the age of 14, appoint Henry Conner, as their guardian. They also request that Henry Conner be the guardian of the minor children over the age of 14, but indicate that these children will make their choice accordingly. Caleb B. Curtis is shown as given security along with Henry Conner and Susan Conner. On 16 February 1856, Henry Conner is appointed guardian to Margaret Conner and Alice Conner, minor children of William Conner, deceased over the age of 14 and Josephine, Cornelia, and Maria A. under the age of 14. Nancy Conner and John H. Conner are not shown.⁴ Cornelia Conner's Guardian is shown as an unknown person in the estate of William Conner on 7 April 1856 at Macomb County, Michigan; On 7 April 1856, the probate records show that Henry Conner, George Ralain, and L. B. Chapaton request to obtain a license to sell real estate that is owned by the minors of William Conner, deceased. They need to see the real estate to pay for the minors debts and settle William Conner's Estate.^5,6

     Cornelia Conner married Mr. Chillis.⁷

     Mary Conner was born on 18 December 1854 in Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage.¹ In the census of 17 August 1860 in Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, Mary appears in the household of Henry Conner as Mary Conner. She is five years old and was born in Michigan.³ In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Mary appears in the household of Henry O. Conner as Mary Conner. She is 15 years old, at home, and was born in Michigan.⁴

     Mary Conner married first D. C. Tilden on 20 January 1873.^5,6 In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Mary appears in the household of Henry Connor as Mary Tilden. She is 25 years old, a vocalist, and was born in Michigan, as was her father. Her mother was born in England. Also living in this household is Morton Tilden, age 6, and Nalry Tilden, age 2, both shown as Henry Connor's grandsons.⁷

     Mary Conner's second husband was Lewis P. Campau. They married after 1880.⁶

     Mary Conner died on 27 February 1897 at age 42.^2,8

     Edward H. Conner was born on 3 October 1856 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan.^1,5,4 He was the son of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage.^1,3,4 In the census of 17 August 1860 in Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, Edward appears in the household of Henry Conner as Edward Conner. He is three years old and was born in Michigan.⁶ In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Edward appears in the household of Henry O. Conner as Edward H. Conner. He is 14 years old and was born in Michigan.⁷ In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Edward appears in the household of Henry Connor as Edward Connor. He is 23 years old and was born in Michigan, as was his father. His mother was born in England.⁸

     Edward H. Conner married Jennie L. Church on 22 April 1885.^3,9

     He worked in the Sherman Hotel with his father and later went into business on Macomb street in Mt. Clemens as a proprietor of a bazaar. Later he managed a store on Pearl Street.¹⁰ In the census of 2 June 1900 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Edward H. Conner, shown as Edward Conner, appears as a head of household, which include, his father, Henry O. Conner. He is 43 years old, born October 1856 in Michigan, and owns his own home. He has been married for 15 years and his wife and two children are living in his household. All were born in Michigan; Jennis L., born Feb. 1854, age 36, Clarence, born May 1891 and Henry Edward R., born July 1889.¹¹ Edward H. Conner survived the death of Henry O. Conner on 29 March 1904; his three sons.¹²

     Edward H. Conner married Sophia Burr before 1928.¹³

     Edward H. Conner died on 8 April 1929 in Utica, Macomb County, Michigan, at age 72.^5,14

     OBITUARY: Edward Conner Pioneer, Dies. Former Local Store Proprietor and Sherman House Manager Succumbs. Edward H. Conner, a former local resident and well known in this community died suddenly last night at his home in Utica where he had been residing since he left Mt. Clemens. Mr. Conner was born in Mt. Clemens, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conner and spent nearly his entire life here. His father erected the Sherman House, which is now being razed, during the summer of 1865 and it was opened to the public in August 1866. Mr. Conner worked in the hotel with his father, later going into business on Macomb street where he was proprietor of a bazaar in the building which the Citizens' Bank now occupies. Later he managed a store on Pearl Street.

     His first wife was Miss Jennis Church, a sister of the late Mrs. Arthur VanEps. She passes away a number of years ago. A son, Clarence, served in the late war and died of illness contracted while in service. Another son, E. R. familiarly known as "Ted" lives in Detroit. A brother, W. J. Conner, lives in Grosse Pointe. Several years ago the deceased was married to Miss Sophia Burr who survives him.

     While in Mt. Clemens Mr. and Mrs. Conner were active workers of the methodist church and well known in social circles being members at one time of the Social Club, a prominent club a few years ago.

     Funeral services will be held from the residence on Davis street, Utica and at 2 o'clock the Mt. Clemens chapter No. 6 F. & A. M. will have charge of the services at Clinton Grove cemetery where interment will take place.¹⁰

     Nellie Connor was also known as Helen Conner.²

     Nellie Connor was born on 5 February 1859 in Michigan.^2,4 She was the daughter of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage.^2,3 In the census of 17 August 1860 in Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, Nellie appears in the household of Henry Conner as Helen Conner. She is one year old and was born in Michigan.⁵ In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Nellie appears in the household of Henry O. Conner as Nellie Conner. She is 11 years old and was born in Michigan.⁶

     Nellie Connor died on 21 December 1886 in Macomb County, Michigan, at age 27 of internal injuries caused by a fall.^4,7

     OBITUARY: Miss Nellie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Conner, died, after a brief illness of only a few weeks, Tuesday morning at half past two o'clock. She had been confined to the bed for about three weeks. Some weeks prior to her illness she fell and received internal injuries which was the direct cause of her death. Miss Conner was 27 years of age and had been a bright pretty girl from childhood. She had a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this city, Detroit and other places, and we know of no other young lady in this vicinity, who will be any more missed from the social circle than Miss Nellie Conner.

     No one can describe the feelings of the writer who is called upon to chronicle the death of this estimable and accomplished young lady. We feel more like joining the mourning relatives and sharing their deep and awful sorrow. Hope was entertained all along that her life might be saved and up to last Friday she was not considered particularily dangerously ill. But Saturday she passed a day of extreme suffering and from that time grew worse and was dying. All day and through the dreary night her parents, sisters and brothers and a number of devoted friends watched by the bedride of the dying girl and did all they could to alleviate her sufferenings as she lay in a state bordering on unconsciousness. She died peacefully.

     The funeral services were held today at the house, the Rev. Mr. Ashman, of Detroit, officiating.⁸

     MI Macomb Co. 1860 Census was the child of US 1860 Census and Michigan Census. In the Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, census dated 17 August 1860, MI Macomb Co. 1860 Census, shown as Mary Conner, is listed in the household of Henry Conner. She is five years old and was born in Michigan.¹ In the Clinton Township, MaComb County, Michigan, census dated 17 August 1860, MI Macomb Co. 1860 Census, shown as Edward Conner, is listed in the household of Henry Conner. He is three years old and was born in Michigan.¹ Reminder - Pick a Role; He is 53 years old, working as a gate keeping, and was born in Pennsylvania. Also living in this household is Ann, age 41, also born in Pennsylvania and several children.²

     D. C. Tilden was born before 1855.¹

     D. C. Tilden married Mary Conner, daughter of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage, on 20 January 1873.^1,2

     Morton Tilden was born on 16 January 1874 in Michigan.^3,2 He was the son of D. C. Tilden and Mary Conner.^3,2 In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Morton appears in the household of Henry Connor as Norton Tilden. He is six years old and was born in Michigan, as was his mother. His father was born in California. Also living in this household is Mary Tilden, age 25, and is assumed to be his mother.⁴

     Harry C. Tilden was born on 14 August 1877 in Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of D. C. Tilden and Mary Conner.^1,2 In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Harry appears in the household of Henry Connor as Harry Tilden. He is two years old and was born in Michigan, as was his mother. His father was born in California. Also living in this household is Mary Tilden, age 25, and is assumed to be his mother.³

     Huey A. Conner was also known as Harry A. Conner.²

     Huey A. Conner was born in 1872 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage.¹ In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Huey appears in the household of Henry Connor as Huey A. Connor. He is eight years old and was born in Michigan, as was his father. His mother was born in England.³ Henry O. Conner was survived by his three sons.⁴ As of 19 December 1926, Huey A. Conner was also known as .²

     Walter J. Conner was born on 7 July 1864 in Michigan.^1,5 He was the son of Henry O. Conner and Anna Cranage.^1,4 In the census of 5 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Walter appears in the household of Henry O. Conner as Walter J. Conner. He is five years old and was born in Michigan.⁶ In the census of 8 June 1880 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Walter appears in the household of Henry Connor as Walter Connor. He is 16 years old and was born in Michigan, as was his father. His mother was born in England.⁷

     Walter J. Conner married Florence E. Dodge, daughter of Oshan Dodge and Frances Pratt, on 23 November 1893.³ Walter J. Conner survived the death of Henry O. Conner on 29 March 1904; his three sons.⁸

     Walter J. Conner died on 10 January 1931 at age 66.^5,9 He is buried Clinton Grove Cemetery, Macomb County, Michigan.⁹

     MI Macomb Co. 1880 Census was the child of US 1880 Census and Michigan Census. In the Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, census dated 8 June 1880, MI Macomb Co. 1880 Census, shown as Anna Connor, is listed in the household of Henry Connor. She is 59 years old and was born in England, as were her parents.¹

     MI Macomb Co. 1900 Census was the child of US 1900 Census and Michigan Census. In the census of 2 June 1900 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, MI Macomb Co. 1900 Census, shown as Edward Conner, appears as a head of household, which includes, his father, Henry O. Conner. He is 43 years old, born October 1856 in Michigan, and owns his own home. He has been married for 15 years and his wife and two children are living in his household. All were born in Michigan; Jennis L., born Feb. 1854, age 36, Clarence, born May 1891 and Henry Edward R., born July 1889.¹ In the census of 2 June 1900 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, MI appears in the household of Edward H. Conner as Henry O. Connor. He is 81 years old, a widow, and was born October 1818 in Michigan. His parents were also born in Michigan.¹

     Wesley Hinman was also known as Wesley Hanman.²

     Wesley Hinman was born in 1810 in New York.²

     Wesley Hinman married first Alice M. Conner, daughter of John Conner and Alice Thorn, on 10 July 1833 in Harrison, Macomb County, Michigan.^3,4,5,6,7 In the census of 11 September 1850 at Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Wesley Hinman, shown as Wesley Hinman, is listed as the head of a household which includes the following household member; Alice M. Conner. He is 38 years old, a tailor, and was born in New York. He is living next to John Connor, age 73, assumed to be his father-in-law.⁸ Wesley Hinman survived the death of his wife, Alice M. Conner, who died on 26 August 1851.

     Wesley Hinman's second wife was Catherine. They married circa 1854 in Macomb County, Michigan.⁹ The probate records indicate that Wesley Hinman is now the guardian of minor children of William Conner. Two months earlier, a sister of the minor, believed to be Nancy gave the statement that she thinks Wesly Hinman is a suitable man for Guardian to said minors and would discharge the duties thereof. She feels that Hinman or some other person should be appointed Guardian because their present Guardian is absent. He is in Mottsville, St. Joseph County, Michigan.¹⁰ In the census of 21 August 1860 at Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Wesley Hinman, shown as Wesley Hanman, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Catherine, Norton Hinman, Clarence Hinman and Margaret Conner. He is 50 years old, working as a grocer, and was born in New York. His real estate was valued at $3000 and his personal estate at $1320. He is living near several Conners.¹¹ In the census of 4 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Wesley Hinman, shown as Westley Hinman, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Clarence Hinman and Catherine Hinman. He is 60 years old, a farmer, and was born in Michigan. His real estate was valued at $3000 and his personal estate at $1400.¹² Pick a role; He is 70 years old and was born in New York. His father's birth location is given as Maine and his mother's as New York. The census indicates that his leg has been amputated.¹³

     Henry B. Castle was born in 1837 in Michigan.¹

     Henry B. Castle married Cornelia Alice Cady, daughter of Horace Harvey Cady and Susannah Ernest Conner, on 12 October 1853 in Michigan.^1,2

     Harry C. Castle was also known as Henry C. Castle.²

     Harry C. Castle was born on 20 January 1866 in Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Henry B. Castle and Cornelia Alice Cady.¹ In the census of 6 July 1870 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, Harry appears in the household of Horace H. Cady as Harry C. Castle. He is four years old and was born in Michigan. Cornelia Castle, age 33, is also living in this household and is assumed to be his mother.³ In the census of 6 June 1880 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, he is listed as a grandson of Horace Harvey Cady. His name appears as Harry C, Castle. He is 14 years old, shown as at school, and was born in Michigan, as were his parents. His mother Cornelia Castle, age 43, is also shown in this household.⁴

     Louis Anna Cady was born in 1859 in Michigan.¹ In the census of 7 June 1860 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, Louis appears in the household of Horace Harvey Cady as Louis Alla Cady. She is nine months old and was born in Michigan. It is unknown whose daughter she is. Susan Cady is 54 years old, so it is unlikely that she is her mother.² In the census of 6 July 1870 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, Louis appears in the household of Horace Harvey Cady as Loualla Cady. She is 11 years old, at school, and was born in Michigan.³ In the census of 6 June 1880 in Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, she is listed as a granddaughter of Horace Harvey Cady. Her name appears as Louite Cady. She is 20 years old, her occupation is given as housework, and she was born in Michigan, as was her father. Her mother's birth location is New York.⁴

     Norton Hinman was born in 1850 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of Wesley Hinman and Alice M. Conner.¹ In the census of 21 August 1860 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Norton appears in the household of Wesley Hinman as Norton Hinmanr. He is 10 years old and was born in Michigan.²

     Clarence Hinman was born in 1857 in Michigan.¹ He was the son of Wesley Hinman and Catherine.¹ In the census of 21 August 1860 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Clarence appears in the household of Wesley Hinman as Clarence Hinman. He is 3 years old and was born in Michigan.² In the census of 4 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Clarence appears in the household of Wesley Hinman as Clarence Westley. He is 14 years old and was born in Michigan.³

     Catherine was born in 1814 in New York.¹

     Catherine married Wesley Hinman circa 1854 in Macomb County, Michigan.¹ In the census of 21 August 1860 in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan, Catherine appears in the household of Wesley Hinman as Catherine Hinman. She is 46 years old and was born in New York.² In the census of 4 August 1870 in Mt. Clemens, Macomb County, Michigan, Catherine appears in the household of Wesley Hinman as Catharine Westley. She is 54 years old, shown as "keeping", and was born in New York.³

     MI Macomb Co. 1870 Census was the child of US 1870 Census and Michigan Census.

     MI Macomb Co. 1830 Census was the child of US 1830 Census and Michigan Census.