Downtown Taghmon

Downtown Taghmon
Main Street, Taghmon, County Wexford, 2011

About James Connor and Anastasia Colfour (Colfer)

About James Connor and Anastasia Colfer

James Connor (c1818-1897) and Anastasia Colfour (Colfer) (c1821-1884) married in the Parish of Taghmon in 1842 and emigrated from County Wexford, possibly the town of Taghmon, between c1852-1854. History states that James preceded Anna by two years. Shortly after arriving in America, they settled in Evanston, Illinois. They lived and farmed in an area of Evanston now known as Stockham Park until about 1862 when they moved to the corner of Ridge Avenue and Lake Street in Evanston. Several siblings of James' also came to the U.S. around the same time and resided in Evanston. They include his twin siblings Katherine and Thomas, both of whom never married; and, his brother Patrick who married Margaret Welsch. James and Anna had six children, the first five of whom were born in Ireland. They include Ellen (Sullivan) (1843-1919), James C. (1846-1890), Bridget Lucy (Headen/Hayden) (1849-1876); John A. (1852-1932); Mary E. (Haughey) (1854-1934); and, Thomas E. (1857-1929). Anna died of typhoid pneumonia on April 15, 1884. James, lived to be 79, spending the last thirteen years living with his son Thomas. James died on October 2, 1897.

Friday, April 9, 2010

James Connor Gravesite, Calvary Cemetery, Lot 44, Block 4, Section Q

The gravesite measures 160 square feet, contains eight graves and was purchased by James Connor on April 17, 1884, the date his wife Anastasia Connor was buried. It is the smaller monument directly above the words on the photo "Connor Monument." It is located at Lot 44, Block 4, Section Q.

The front panel of the monument reads: Sacred to the Memory of Anastatia Connor, Died April 15, 1884, Aged 63 Years, May her Soul Rest in Peace, Amen
The panel to the right of the front reads: In Memory of James Connor, Died Oct. 2, 1897, Aged 78 Years, May his Soul Rest in Peace.  Then further down on the panel it reads:   Helen O'Connor, Mar 13, 1939
The panel to the left of the front reads: Our Darling Margarette Connor, Died November 11, 1890, Aged 9 months.   Further down the panel:  Jennie B. Connor, Nee Colbert, Beloved Wife of Thomas E. Connor, Died Dec. 7, 1921, May her Soul Rest in Peace.
The back panel is blank.
The base reads: Thomas E. Connor, 1857-1929

Sixteen individuals are buried at this gravesite. Where the identity of the interred is known, the individual's relationship to James Connor (1818-1897) has been noted.  The names are recorded as they are written on the gravecard.

- Anastasia Connors, buried April 17, 1884 -- wife of James Connor
- Catherine Haughey, 2 years, buried December 13, 1884, previously interred November 26, 1882 at Lot 2, Block 10, Section O Calvery Cemetery -- believed to be granddaughter of James and Anna Connor, daughter of Mary E. Connor Haughey
- Ellen Haughey, Age two years, eight months, nine days, buried November 21, 1894 -- believed to be granddaughter of James and Anna Connor, daughter of Mary E. Connor Haughey
- James Connor, Age 87, buried November 4, 1897
- Margaret Connor, 9 months, buried November 13, 1890 -- daughter of Thomas E. Connor
- James Kiely, buried April 9, 1891 -- unknown relationship
- Baby Connor, buried May 5, 1902 -- unknown relationship
- Mary Connor, 4 days, buried December 14, 1906(?) -- unknown relationship
- Jennie B. (Colbert) Connor, buried December 10, 1921 -- daughter-in-law James and Anna Connor, wife of Thomas E.
- Thomas E. Connor, buried December 30, 1929 -- son of James and Anna Connor
- Helen O'Connor, buried March 15, 1939 -- granddaughter of James and Anna Connor, daughter of Thomas E.
- James C. Connor, buried May 9, 1963 -- grandson of James and Anna Connor, son of Thomas E. [Flat marker reads: James C. Connor, Illinois, PVT TRP G5 Calvary, World War I, May 19, 1899 - May 5, 1963]
- Daniel J. Harrigan, buried March 18, 1965 [Flat marker reads: Daniel J. Harrigan, 1887 + 1965] -- grandson-in-law of James and Anna Connor, husband of Ruth Connor
- Ruth C. (Connor) Harrigan, buried December 13, 1871 [Flat marker reads: Ruth C. Harrigan 1888 + 1971] -- granddaughter of James and Anna Connor, daughter of Thomas E. Connor
- Daniel J. Harrigan, Jr., buried March 23, 1984 -- [Flat marker reads: Daniel J. Harrigan Jr. 1921 + 1984], great-grandson of James and Anna Connor, grandson of Thomas E. Connor, son of Ruth Connor Harrigan
- Margaret Harrigan, buried June 11, 1986 -- great-granddaughter of James and Anna Connor, granddaughter of Thomas E. Connor, daughter of Ruth Connor Harrigan

Photographed June 10, 2000, Elaine Beaudoin
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