George Conner, of Richland Township, is one of the early settlers of Carroll County, having been a resident here since 1863. He was born in Monroe County, Ohio, January 24, 1830, son of Adam and Betsey (Sigler) Conner, who were the parents of ten children, George being the fourth child. His youth was passed in assisting on the farm. In 1851 he was married to Miss Melissa Sigler, also a native of Monroe County, Ohio. Soon after marriage they removed to Lee County, this State, where they resided until 1863, when they came to Carroll County and located in their present home. This was one of the first settlements made in the prairie. He first bought eighty acres of land. His house was made of logs, with clapboard roof and no window. He has since added to his first purchase until he now owns over 600 acres of land. He has one of the best residences in the township, and his farm is well cultivated. His house was built in 1883. It is modern style and well furnished. He has a good barn, 36 X 44 feet, a native grove, and an orchard of five acres. Mr. and Conner are the parents of ten children—Emanuel, Luther, John, Buchanan, Clarinda, Frank, Azaraiah, Narcissus, Oliver and Lolie. Politically Mr. Conner is a Democrat.

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