Anna "Elizabeth" Connor

F, b. 6 February 1882, d. 16 April 1966
  • Birth*: Anna was born at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 6 February 1882.1,2
  • Baptism: She was baptized at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 12 February 1882. Religion: Roman Catholic; Godparents: James Connors and Mary Sullivan. On Baptismal register it say "Joanny Elizabeth." St. Mary's Register, page 9..2
  • Confirmation*: Anna was confirmed at age 11 at Evanston, Illinois, USA, on 25 October 1893.3
  • (informant) Death: She was an informant on the death certificate of Michael Lawrence O'Malia on 7 March 1931 at 817 Monroe, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 61; Michael L. O'Malia, a resident of Evanston for 34 years, died at his home, 817 Monroe street, Saturday. Funeral sevices were held Tuesday at the home and at St. Nicholas' church with the Rev. P. L. Biermann officiating. Burial was at Calvary cemetery. (I have since learned that he was "vaulted" at Calvary, but eventually buried at All Saint's, in Des Plaines)
    Mr. O'Malia was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife, Anne, and three children, Mrs. Lois Harriman of St. Louis, Austin J. O'Malia and Harriet F. O'Malia of Evanston. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Evanston Elks.
    Evanston Review, March 12, 1931, page 56. Note: His death record records his place of death as 817 Oakton, Evanston. Perhaps Monroe and Oakton are the same address?4,5
  • Death*: Anna died on 16 April 1966 at Villa Clement Home, West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA, at age 84.6,1
  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 19 April 1966 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Calvary Cemetery. Lot 4, Bk 10, Sect. Y.6

Citations

  1. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible.
  2. [S2349] St. Mary Church, Evanston, Illinois, "St. Mary Church Records," Baptismal entry, Page 8, MF# 1548257, Anna Elizabeth Connor.
  3. [S109] St. Mary's, Evanston, IL, Church Records. Confirmations , Pg. 5.
  4. [S197] Evanston Review, March 12, 1931.
  5. [S2103] Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994, online www.familysearch.org, Michael L. O'Malia, death 07 March 1931, entry number 185; Cook County Courthouse, Chicago, Illinois; FamilySearch.org, accessed April 14, 2016.
  6. [S118] Chicago Tribune, April 18, 1966.

Anna Elizabeth Connor

F, b. 26 July 1878, d. 2 July 1941

Annie Connor O'Malia
c1910s

Family: Michael Lawrence O'Malia b. 8 Dec 1869, d. 7 Mar 1931

Citations

  1. [S1278] Anna Connor, Illinois Birth Certificate no. 744, FamilySearch.org, accessed December 30,2010 (August 12, 1878).
  2. [S170] Connor - White/Bowler, Family Groupsheet.
  3. [S653] Unknown author, Industrial Chicago, p. 746.
  4. [S198] Evanston Index, January 18, 1902.
  5. [S255] O'Malia/Connor, Marriage Record.
  6. [S2397] 1930 US Census, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Washington, DC, ED 16-2121; page 38B, Accessed on Ancestry.com, October 4, 2016.
  7. [S139] Evanston Review, March 17, 1932, Page 53.
  8. [S2312] Michael L. and Anne O'Malia O'Malia Gravestone, All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois.

Anna Genevive Connor1

F, b. 2 June 1886, d. 30 January 1946
  • Birth*: Anna was born at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 2 June 1886. St. Mary's Baptismal Register, page 14. It is the last entry and it is difficult to read first name..
  • Baptism: She was baptized at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 13 June 1886. Religion: Roman Catholic. St. Mary's Baptismal Register, page 14. Godparents: John L. Connor and Catherine Feeney..
  • Marriage*: She married Edward J. O'Laughlin on 18 January 1911. St. Mary's Baptismal Register on page 14 notes the marriage to E. J. O'Laughlin..
  • Residence*: She resided at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA, on 26 December 1929. See Thomas E. Connor death notice..
  • Death*: Anna died on 30 January 1946 at Pasadena, California, USA, at age 59. Pasadena Star News, Thursday, January 31, 1946, page 16.
    O'Laughlin - Mrs. Anna G. O'Laughlin of 1680 Casa Grande Street passed away January 30. A native of Evanston, Ill., and a resident of Pasadena for the past 23 years. Besides her husband she is survived by four sons, John T., Ned, Thomas C., Joseph J. O'Laughlin; two daughters Mrs. William Bechdolt and Patricia O'Laughlin; two brothers, Thomas J. and James C. Connor, three sisters, Mrs. D. H. Harrigan, Mrs. N. W. Benedict, and Mrs. J. J. Gaudino. Recitation of the rosary Friday at 7 p.m. at Wendell P. Cabot & Sons Chapel, 27 Chestnut Street. Requiem high mass Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Church, Altadena. Interment Calvary Cemetery..2,1
  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 2 February 1946 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at Calvary Cemetery.

Family: Edward J. O'Laughlin b. 22 Nov 1885, d. 8 Jul 1950

Citations

  1. [S1978] Ancestry.com Family Trees, online www.ancestry.com, O'Laughlin Family Tree, created by Lucas O'Laughlin. Accessed November 3, 2018.
  2. [S306] Pasadena Star News, Thursday, January 31, 1946.

Baby Connor

?, b. 13 June 1888, d. 3 September 1888

Citations

  1. [S170] Connor - White/Bowler, Family Groupsheet.
  2. [S224] Connor-Colfour Family, Research of Daniel R. Schattnik, 24 pages, Received via U.S. mail February 13, 2001 from Daniel Schattnik Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, personal files.

Bridget Lucy Connor

F, b. 27 May 1849, d. 23 December 1876
  • Birth*: Bridget was born at Tottenhamgreen, Taghmon Parish, County Wexford, Ireland, on 27 May 1849.1,2,3,4
  • Baptism: She was baptized on 28 May 1849 at Taghmon, Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland; Sponsors are Edward Molly and Cath Kavanaugh.5
  • Married Name: As of 1869,her married name was Headen.
  • Marriage*: She married Francis Headen at St. Joseph Church, Rose Hill, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 2 May 1870. The information in the Connor/Colfer Bible has not yet been verified. There is no record of the Headen/Connor marriage in the Marriage Register of St. Joseph Church. However, it is possible the priest, Fr. Marshal, whom I believe was at St. Henry's at the time, didn't record the marriage. St. Henry Marriage Register has also been checked with no record of the marriage, however, Fr. Marshall is listed as the officiating minister at several wedding there during this time period.

    Rose Hill was an area around Ridge Avenue in what is now parts of Evanston and possibly Wilmette

    Additionally, Per 1880 Census, first child, John, was 9 years old.

    Per the 1900 Census, when Frank Headon is asked how long he has been married, the reply is 31 years. Then, it is crossed out, and 22 years is written. The same number of years he was married to Agnes McCanna. The assumption is that he married Bridget Lucy Connor in 1869 or 1970, 31 years before.6,7
  • Death*: Bridget died on 23 December 1876 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 27. Headen - At Evanston, Dec. 23. Bridget Lucy Headen, wife of Francis Headen. Funeral at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26 by carriages to Calvary. Relatives and friends are invited. Chicago Tribune, December 25, 1876, Page 8.
    In Memoriam. On Saturday last, close on the confines of the Sabbath day, Mrs. Frank Headen departed this life. For almost a year she had been confined to her room, gradually getting weaker and weaker, and at intervals suffering the extremity of pain. On Tuesday her remains were conveyed to Calvary Cemetery, and temporarily placed in the receiving vault. In the coming spring the grass which will be green above her narrow bed, and the fragrant flowers which will be placed thereon by loving hands will speak fitly and sweetly of a life, that in the even tenor of its way, was a daily benediction to all encircled by it. The Evanston Index, December 30, 1876, page 3.2,8,9
  • Funeral: Her funeral was held at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 26 December 1876.
  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 5 February 1877 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Calvary Cemetery. Grave card from Calvary Cemetery. Lot 40, Block 10, Section N.8
  • Blog*: She was mentioned in a blog at http://connorcolfour.blogspot.com Connor/Sullivan Genealogy Blog
    on 1 April 2010.10

Family: Francis Headen b. Oct 1840, d. 20 Nov 1906

Citations

  1. [S1667] Lori Reiss, "Connor relative," e-mail to Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, September 26, 2012, Information from James Connor and Anastasia Colfor Bible.
  2. [S162] Evanston Index, April 19, 1884, pg. 2.
  3. [S383] Mary Agnes Headen, Illinois Death Certificate, Lists mother's birth place as Evanston, Illinois.
  4. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible, Entry written by sister Mary in 1877.
  5. [S2301] Taghmon Parish, Microfilm 04247/09; Page 61, Bridget Connor baptismal record: Catholic Parish Registers at National LIbrary of Ireland online, accessed March 25, 2016, Baptisms July 11, 1832 - December 21, 1865, Taghmon Parish.
  6. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible, The marriage date was written in the Bible by her sister Mary in 1877.
  7. [S276] 1900 US, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Washington, DC, ED 717, Page 9B, Ancestry.com, accessed May 31, 2011.
  8. [S1159] The Evanston Index, December 30, 1876, page 3.
  9. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible.
  10. [S665] Elaine Beaudoin's personal knowledge Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, personal files.

Bridget Mary Connor

F, b. 1854, d. 6 February 1901
  • Birth*: Bridget was born in 1854.1,2
  • (household member) Census1860: Margaret, James, Bridget and Edward were listed as a household member living with Patrick Connor on the 1860 Census at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA.3
  • Occupation*: Bridget Mary Connor was Seamstress on 15 June 1880.1
  • Residence: She lived on 15 June 1880 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.1
  • Residence*: She resided at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 19 April 1900, at 1120 Oak Ave.2
  • Death*: Bridget died on 6 February 1901 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
    Obituary: Miss Bridget Mary Connor, a resident of Evanston for many years, died Monday morning at 9 o'clock at her home, 1120 Oak avenue. She had been ill with consumption for two years, and the last three months of this time had been confined to her room. Miss Connor was born in Chicago 47 years ago, but had lived in Evanston since early childhood. She was an active member of the Catholic church, and was a member of the Carrollton club and Young Ladies' sodality of St. Mary's church. She was of a kind and generous dispositon and did many charitable deeds quietly and without display or ostentation. She left three brothers - John L., James and Edward Connor - all of Evanston. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Wednesday, 10 a.m. Father Headen of Chicago, a cousin, celebrated requiem high mass, being assisted by Fathers Conway of Chicago and Egan of Evanston. Father Smyth preached the sermon. Interment was at Calvary. Evanston Index, February 9, 1901, page 4.
  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 6 February 1901 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Calvary Cemetery.

Citations

  1. [S530] 1880 US Census, Illinois, Cook County, Evanston, Washington, DC, ED218, page 306C, line 34, MF#1254201 Family History Library [FHL], Salt Lake City, Utah.
  2. [S2374] 1900 US Census, Illinois, Cook County, Evanston, Washington, DC, Ed 1156; Page 27A, Ancestry.com, accessed August 17, 2016.
  3. [S973] 1860 US Census, Illinois, Cook County, Evanston, Washington, DC, Page 29, line 18, Ancestry.com, accessed August 5, 2009.

Caroline "Carolyn" Jean Connor1

F, b. 15 March 1902, d. 15 December 1922
  • Birth*: Caroline was born at 1300 Ashland, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 15 March 1902.2,3,4
  • Baptism: She was baptized at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 30 March 1902. Religion: Roman Catholic. Godparents: M. L. O'Malia and Mrs. M. L. O'Malia.3
  • Address*: As of December 1922, Caroline "Carolyn" Jean Connor lived at 54 Scott Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Death certificate states that she live at this address for 11 years. Not sure what is located at 54 Scott Street in Chicago, but she would have been too young to live on her own there.5
  • Occupation*: She was Stenographer for Mr. Roissey. in December 1922.5
  • Anecdote*: (an unknown value.)5
  • Death*: Caroline died on 15 December 1922 at St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 20. Former Evanston Girl Dies at St. Joseph's

    Miss Carolyn Connor, a former Evanston girl, died yesterday of typhoid at St. Joseph's hospital in Chicago. She was the youngest daughter of John A. Connor. She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. M. L. O'Malia, Mrs. Edward Leibach, Mrs. Howard Flynn, Mrs. W. J. Garrity, Miss Lucile Connor and Miss Loretta Connor of Paris France; and one brother, Francis Connor of Los Angeles. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
    Evanston News-Index, Saturday, December 16, 1922

    Chicago Tribune, Sunday, Dec. 17, 1922, Part 1, Page 9
    Connor - Carolyn Jean Connor, daughter of John A. Connor and the late Mary Bowler Connor, sister of Anna O'Malia, Lillian Garrity, Madeline Flynn, Marcella Leibach, Frank, Loretta, and Lucile Connor. Funeral Monday, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. from residence 817 Monroe St. Evanston, to St. Mary's church. Interment Calvary.6,7,5
  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 18 December 1922 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Calvary Cemetery.8

Citations

  1. [S375] Nancy Post, "Post, Nancy - Connor Ahnentafel."
  2. [S135] Chicago Daily News, June 15, 1917, Page 17.
  3. [S172] St. Mary's, Evanston IL, Church Records, Baptismal.
  4. [S586] Caroline Connor, Illinois birth certificate no. 2633, Family History Library, MF#1288035 (March 23, 1902).
  5. [S585] Caroline Connor, Illinois certificate of death, Family History Library, MF# 1877161.
  6. [S174] Caroline Connor, Info Sheet.
  7. [S196] Evanston News-Index, Saturday, December 16, 1922.
  8. [S217] Chicago Tribune, December 17, 1922.

Catherine Elizabeth "Betty" Connor

F, b. 10 January 1901, d. 8 May 1932
  • Birth*: Catherine was born at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 10 January 1901.1
  • Baptism: She was baptized at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 20 January 1901. Religion: Roman Catholic; Frank J. Feeney and Anna Connor were sponsors..1
  • Death*: Catherine died on 8 May 1932 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 31. Evanston News Index, May 9, 1938 from the files of the Evanston Historical Society.
    Elizabeth Conner (sic) Dies in California: Leaves Parents, Sisters, Brothers here.
    Word was received this morning of the sudden death yesterday of Miss Elizabeth Conner, former Evanstonian, who has been living in Los Angeles for the past ten years.
    Miss Conner, who was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Conner, long time residents of Evanston, attended St. Mary's school and was graduated from Marywood Girls school. She was a member of St. Mary's church and an active and popular member of the school.
    She is survived by five sisters and two brothers: Mrs. E. J. O'Laughlin of Pasadena, Cal., Mr. J. Gaudino, Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. N. W. Benedict and Mrs. D. J. Harrigan and Mrs. Frank O'Conner of Evanston; and James C. and Thomas J. Conner also of Evanston.
    Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

    Evanston Review, May 12, 1932, page 71
    Miss Betty Connor, 31 years old, who moved from Evanston to Los Angeles fifteen years ago, died there Sunday. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Connor and a graduate of the Visitation academy (now the Marywood school)
    Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. E. J. O'Laughlin of Pasadena, Mrs. J. Gaudino of Los Angeles, and Mrs. D. J. Harrigan, Mrs. N. W. Benedict and Mrs. Frank O'Connor, both of Evanston.
    Funeral services will be held this (Thursday) morning in Los Angeles.2

  • Burial*: Her body was interred on 12 May 1932 at Los Angelos, California.2

Citations

  1. [S2358] St. Mary Church, Evanston, Illinois, "St. Mary Church Record," Baptismal entry, Page 41, MF# 1548257, Catherine Elizabeth Connor.
  2. [S203] Evanston Index, May 12, 1932.

Cecilia M. Connor

F, b. 27 July 1888, d. 26 June 1944

Family: Clemens A. Reiss b. 16 Aug 1887, d. 3 Nov 1941

Citations

  1. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible.
  2. [S2352] St. Mary Church, Evanston, Illinois, "St. Mary Church Records," Baptismal entry, Page 17, MF# 1548257, Cecilia Connor.
  3. [S1676] Find A Grave, online http://findagrave.com, Cecilia Connor Reiss, record added July 26, 2009, Memorial #39912172, accessed November 5, 2013.
  4. [S109] St. Mary's, Evanston, IL, Church Records. Confirmations.
  5. [S1906] Carl Ziller, History of Sheboygan County, Vol II, pages 701-704. Reprint: Brookhaven Press, 2000; La Crosse, Wisconsin.
  6. [S193] Evanston Review, July 7, 1944, Page 62.

Charles Joseph Connor1

M, b. 4 May 1876, d. 9 October 1943
  • Birth*: Charles was born at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 4 May 1876.1,2
  • Baptism: He was baptized at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 7 May 1876. Religion: Roman Catholic; Godparents: Johnny Doyle and Bridget Connors.2
  • Residence: He lived on 17 June 1880 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.3
  • (Witness) Will: He witnessed the will of Philip J. Sullivan on 8 December 1909; "This is the last will and testament of Mr. Philip Sullivan made this eighth day of December A. D. 1909 in Evanston County of Cook, and State of Illinois, as follows.
    I bequeath all my prpoerty real estate and personal what so ever and when so ever to my wife Ellen Sullivan and appoint my said wife executrix of this my will and herby revoke all other wills.
    In witness where of I her unto set my hand and seal, the day and year above mentioned.
    Philip Sullivan.4
  • Biography*: Signed Ellen Connor Sullivan's will dated December 16, 1919. Living at 1220 Maple, Evanston, IL at the time. In 1927 Charles J. Connor is shown still living on Maple Ave. per Chicago Suburban Telephone Directory, Page 40. Microfilm at CPL.
  • Residence*: He resided at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, in 1929, at 1220 Maple Avenue. 1929 Evanston City Directory - He worked in real estate, investments and insurance. Work location 400 State Bank Building, 1601 Orrington Av., Tel. Greenleaf 2036..
  • (informant) Death: Charles Joseph Connor was an informant on the death certificate of Hannah Doyle on 8 July 1934 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, at age 79;
    Chicago Daily News, July 9, 1934
    Connor - Hannah Connor, Beloved wife of the late James C., mother of Charles J., William T., Mary L., Elizabeth, Clara, and Mrs. Cecilia Reiss. Funeral fron her late residence 1220 Maple Av. Evanston, IL, Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary's Church, Interment Calvery. P.23

    The Evanston Review, July 12, 1934
    Mrs. Hannah Doyle Connor, member of one of Evanston's oldest pioneer families, died Sunday at her home, 1220 Maple Avenue where she had lived for more than 40 years. She was 79 years old and had lived in Evanston 78 years. She was born in Chicago, Feb. 1, 1855.
    Mrs. Connor was the widow of James C. Connor, one of Evanston's pioneer builders. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Doyle, were also pioneer residents of Evanston. Among the many bulidings which her husband erected in Evanston was St. Mary's church. He served as village trustee of Evanston in 1876, and was the founder of the Connor hardware store, which was first established at 618 Davis street. Thomas J. Connor, who now operates the store at 624 Grove street, is a nephew of Mrs. Connor.
    The first of the Connor family to arrive in Evanston from Timmon in County Wexford, Ireland, was the father of Mrs. Connor's husband, whose name also was James Connor. He arrived here in 1855 one year after the village was platted.
    Mrs. Connor is survived by 6 children, Charles J., William T., Mary L., Elizabeth, and Clara Connor, and Mrs. Cecilia Reiss of Sheboygan, Wis. She is also survived by five grandchildren. Mrs. Connor was one of the oldest members of St. Mary's parish.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Mary's church. Burial was in Calvary cemetery.5,6,1
  • Employment*: Charles's occupation: Real Estate Salesman

    Evanston Index, July 3, 1941
    Charles J. Connor, 1603 Orrington av.... Has been selling real estate and insurance to North Shore residents for 30 years....A descendent of one of Evanston's oldest families.... James Connor, his grandfather, settled here in 1855.... His father, James Charles Connor, was a trustee of the village of Evanston for two years in 1875 and 1876....Charles J. was born 65 years ago, received his early schooling at St. Mary's, then studied at the University of Notre Dame....Leaving school, he entered the hardware business at 618 Davis st. and in 1911 went into real estate....Historian of St. Mary's church, compiled data for its diamond jubilee book last year....Has sung in its choir for 43 years....Past grand knight of the Newman council, Knights of Columbus....Photography is his only hobby.
    (Photo) at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, on 3 July 1941. Real Estate Salesman

    Evanston Index, July 3, 1941
    Charles J. Connor, 1603 Orrington av.... Has been selling real estate and insurance to North Shore residents for 30 years....A descendent of one of Evanston's oldest families.... James Connor, his grandfather, settled here in 1855.... His father, James Charles Connor, was a trustee of the village of Evanston for two years in 1875 and 1876....Charles J. was born 65 years ago, received his early schooling at St. Mary's, then studied at the University of Notre Dame....Leaving school, he entered the hardware business at 618 Davis st. and in 1911 went into real estate....Historian of St. Mary's church, compiled data for its diamond jubilee book last year....Has sung in its choir for 43 years....Past grand knight of the Newman council, Knights of Columbus....Photography is his only hobby.
    (Photo.)7
  • Death*: Charles died on 9 October 1943 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, at age 67. Evanston Review, November 14, 1943, page 80

    Charles J. Connor, native of Evanston and one of the city's best know business men, died Saturday at his home, 1220 Maple Avenue.
    Born in Evanston May 4, 1876, Mr. Connor attended the elementary schools of Notre Dame, but upon the death of his father, the late J. C. Connor, he finished his high school education at St. Patrick's academy in Chicago. Following graduation he assumed management of the J. C. Connor Hardware company which had been established by his father and continued in this capacity until the business was sold.
    It was at this period that Mr. Connor entered the real estate and insurance field, in which he had been active until recent weeks. He was a member of the Evanston-North Shore Real Estate board and at one time served as its secretary.
    Mr. Connor was a life-long member of St. Mary's church and one of its most devoted and loyal parishioners. Among his outstanding contributions was a history of St. Mary's which he complied for the Diamond jubilee of the parish in 1940. He was an ardent worker in Newman council, Knights of Columbus and his interest in music and drama was apparent in the many amateur plays and musicals he coached and produced. Mr. Connor was a member of St. Mary's choir for more than 40 years, belonged to the Evanston Musical association and for many seasons sang with the great chorus of the annual Music festival.
    Always civic minded, he was interested in everything that pertained to the progress and welfare of Evanston. As the descendant of Evanston pioneers, he was often consulted about the early history of the town.
    Mr. Connor leaves a brother William, and four sisters, Mary, Elizabeth, and Clara, all of Evanston, and Mrs. Cecilia Reiss of Sheboygan, Wis.
    The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Mary's church with Msgr. Frederick Hillenbrand as celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass. Burial was in the family lot at Calvary.


    Death notice: Connor - Charles J. Connor, 1220 Maple Av. Evanston, Brother of William, Mary, Elizabeth, Clara, and Cecilia Reiss. Funeral Monday to St. Mary's Church, 10 a.m. Burial Calvary. Omit Flowers. Chicago Tribune.8,9,10
  • Burial*: His body was interred on 11 October 1943 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at Calvary Cemetery. Death notice reads: Connor - Charles J. Connor, 1220 Maple Ave, Evanston Brother of William, Mary, Elizabeth, Clara and Cecilia Reiss. Funeral Monday (October 11, 1943) to St. Mary's Church. 10 a.m. Burial Calvary. Omit Flowers.
    Chicago Tribune, Sunday, Oct 10, 1943, part 1, Page 31.10
  • (Witness) Letter: He was mentioned in the letter of Mary Lucy Connor on 29 December 1954; 1220 Maple Ave
    Evanston, Ill
    December 29, 1954

    Dear Rose:
    We received your nice card and were glad to hear from you, but sorry that you hurt your leg and had to go to the Sanitarium. I hope you are feeling much better now and will soon be well.
    Ann Phelan like it very much at Sacred Heart and enjoyed meeting you and Genevieve.
    It is good of Genevieve to think of having us out and I wish we lived nearer so we could see each other oftener. Right now we are rather tied down on account of Will's illness. He suffered a severe stroke almost five years ago and has been an invalid ever since.
    He lost his speech as well as being paralyzed and lately he does not see very well so it is quite pitiful.
    If you or any of the family have a car, and are out this way, we would love to see you all. I often wish I had learned to drive when I was younger - We might have kept Charlie's car. We still miss him so much.
    Well, we had good Christmas weather - It was nice getting out to Mass under the stars. The rest of the week has been so unusual with rain, snow, wind and today thunder and lightening. I'm afraid there will be many accidents.
    Father Charles Sullivan came out to see Will the Sunday before Christmas. He looks real well now but I think he has too much to do. The Jesuits work hard.
    Perhaps someday we can get together and have a good visit. In the meantime we all wish you and yours health and happiness in the new year.
    Sincerely yours,
    Mary Connor.11

Citations

  1. [S1680] James and Anastasia Connor Family Bible.
  2. [S2347] St. Mary Church, Evanston, Illinois, "St. Mary Church Records," Baptismal entry, Page 4, MF# 1548257, Charles J. Connor.
  3. [S516] 1880 US Census, Illinois, Cook County, Evanston, Washington, DC, ED 218, pg. 52, line 31.
  4. [S1461] Philip J. Sullivan Will.
  5. [S1976] Hannah Connor, Illinois Certificate of Death, Family History Library, MF# 1711833, accessed January 14, 2015.
  6. [S110] Chicago Daily News, July 9, 1934, Page 23.
  7. [S129] Daily News Index, July 3, 1941.
  8. [S747] Illinois Statewide Death Index (1916-1950), online http://www.sos.state.il.us/GenealogyMWeb/idphdeathsrch.html, Certificate # 0000684 43-10-09 death date in Evanston, IL.
  9. [S111] Chicago Tribune, October 10, 1943.
  10. [S85] Chicago Tribune, October 10, 1943, Page 31.
  11. [S2294] Letter, Mary Lucy Connor to Rose Haughey McBride, December 29, 1954, Original letter in the possession of Daniel Schattnik. Copy of letter sent via email c 2006.