Alonza T. Conley
1847–1920 (age 73)
Biography
Alonza T. Conley spent a lifetime in the Cannon Falls area, keeping pace with the river's gentle current while helping to guide the town through seasons of growth. He welcomed young people into his circle, passing along practical skills and a sense of responsibility that endures.
His friends remember him as someone who quietly soothed tensions and celebrated local successes, and Cannon Falls Community Cemetery now keeps watch over his memory.