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John Conner
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district |
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| In office March 31, 1870 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Andrew J. Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | William P. McLean |
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| Born | January 7, 1819 Noblesville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1903 (aged 84) Washington, D.C., U.S |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | United States Naval Academy |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
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| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | 63rd Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry |
John Coggswell Conner (born October 14, 1842 – died December 10, 1873) was a U.S. Representative for the state of Texas. He served in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
Early Life and Education
John Conner was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He went to public schools in Noblesville. Later, he studied at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
In 1861, John Conner was accepted into the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He studied there for about a year.
Military Service
John Conner joined the military during the American Civil War. On August 30, 1862, he became a second lieutenant in the Sixty-third Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Soon after, on September 3, 1862, he was promoted to first lieutenant. He served bravely and was honorably discharged from this service on June 20, 1864.
After the Civil War, John Conner continued his military career. On July 28, 1866, he became a captain in the Forty-first Regiment, United States Infantry. He served in Texas until November 29, 1869. He then resigned from the military because he was nominated to run for Congress.
Political Career
In 1866, John Conner tried to get elected to the Indiana House of Representatives, but he was not successful.
After Texas was allowed to have representatives in Congress again, John Conner was elected. He became a Democrat and served in the Forty-first Congress. He was re-elected to the Forty-second Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 31, 1870, to March 3, 1873.
By 1872, John Conner's health was not good. Because of this, he decided not to run for re-election.
Later Life and Death
John Conner passed away in Washington, D.C., on December 10, 1873. He was buried in the Old Cemetery in his hometown of Noblesville, Indiana.
