William Van McConnell (April 18, 1855 - March 17, 1919)
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Marker Text: A native of Crockett, William V. McConnell was the son of Irish-born blacksmith John McConnell. After helping his father with that trade, McConnell opened a mercantile store on the square and developed there a family business that lasted nearly a century. McConnell was a charter member of the First Christian Church. After the death of his first wife, Jennie McLean (1868-1888), McConnell married her sister Daisy (1875-1935).
Marker No. 11239
Grave Marker
Geographic: 31.320732, -95.461029
Location: Glenwood Cemetery, East Pease Street, Crockett
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