She used the name Mary. Also used the middle names of Polk and Hope. On
one occasion she used the name Clara (In Marriage Bk7, Pg 139) when Mary
J. was married. Lived in Perry Twp in the 1860 census. In Smithville,
Polk Twp in 1870 census. Used the last name Coner in 1880 census.
Bloomington Evening World
Tues. Nov. 16, 1915
Pg. 1 Col. 4
Woman Dies in 80th Year
Mrs. Mary Conner, 80 years old, died at seven o'clock last night of
senility at the home of her son, James at Harrodsburg. She is survived by
thirteen children. The children are : William, Charles, James, Samuel,
and Mrs. Nettie Strain and Mrs. Millie Deckard, Harrodsburg; Lewis, of
Allens Creek; Forest, of Oolitic; Mrs. Catherine Deckard and Mrs. Louise
Cazee, Allens Creek; Mrs. Flora Smith, Peerless; Mrs. Ida Siscoe, Handy
School House; Mrs. Sarah Eads, Smithville. The funeral will be held
tomorrow.