James Perry Conner

1851–1924 (age 73)

Biography

James Perry Conner navigated life around Oakland with a steady hand and a practical mind, adapting to the seasons without complaint and offering helpful notes in the general store explaining a new shipment.

Family gatherings kept him cheerful, and he often led the way in hymn singing before supper; he is buried in Oakland Cemetery, where friends continue to share stories of his thoughtful perseverance.

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