Lawrence A. Conner, Sr.

Lawrence A. Conner, Sr. (August 22, 1899 – May 21, 1964) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County from 1953 to 1954.

Lawrence A. Conner, Sr.
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Delaware County district
In office
1953–1954
Preceded byLouis A. Bloom
Succeeded byPeter J. Murphy
Personal details
BornAugust 22, 1899
Chester, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 21, 1964
Lima, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

Conner was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and attended parochial school and business college.[1]

Career

Conner served as Chief Clerk and Chief Deputy United States Marshal for the eastern district of Pennsylvania and as Chief Fire Examiner for the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Conner served as chair of the Chester City Democratic Committee.[1] He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County and served from 1953 to 1954.[2] He had an unsuccessful campaign for reelection to the House in 1954 and 1960.

He had unsuccessful campaigns for mayor of Chester and for city councilman. He served as Democratic leader for the 7th Ward.

Conner died in Lima, Pennsylvania[1] and is interred at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Cemetery in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.[3]

References
  1. "LAWRENCE A. CONNER, SR". www.legis.state.pa.us. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  2. "Pennsylvania House of Representatives - 1953-1954" (PDF). www.staffweb.wilkes.edu. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  3. "Lawrence Aloysius Conner, Sr". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
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