Lawrence A. Conner Sr. Explained

Lawrence A. Conner Sr.
State House:Pennsylvania
District:Delaware County
Term Start1:1953
Term End1:1954
Predecessor1:Louis A. Bloom
Successor1:Peter J. Murphy
Birth Date:August 22, 1899
Birth Place:Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Date:May 21, 1964
Death Place:Lima, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting Place:St. Thomas the Apostle Church Cemetery, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Party:Democrat

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: LAWRENCE A. CONNER, SR. . www.legis.state.pa.us . 24 November 2018.
  2. Web site: Pennsylvania House of Representatives – 1953–1954 . www.staffweb.wilkes.edu . 24 November 2018.