Dora Catherine Isabel Connor: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Dora Catherine Isabel Connor was born 7 Sep 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James William Connor and Dora Hovenden); died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39330
Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Musician

Generation: 2

James William Connor was born 30 Jan 1843, Carnew, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland; died 30 Jan 1929, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10121334
Name: J. W. Connor
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39326
Birth: 30 Jan 1843, Carnew, Wicklow, Leinster, Ireland
Immigration: 1855, , Canada
Occupation: 1870, , Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada; school teacher
Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; High School Principal
Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
Residence: 1908, 261 King St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1920, 50 Peppler St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

James William Connor was one of Waterloo County's outstanding scholars and had the unusual distinction of graduating from the University of Toronto with first class honors in Classics at the age of sixteen.

At the age of eight he immigrated with his parents from Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland, to Niagara Falls and already showing signs of a brilliant mind began the study of Latin at the St. Catharines Grammar School at the age of nine. He continued to excel in all his studies and served as principal of the Berlin High School from 1871 to 1901.

Connor was widely known as an outstanding scholar and teacher of the Classics, English Literature, Sanskrit and other
languages.

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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James — Dora Hovenden. Dora (daughter of Hovenden) was born 7 Jun 1842, Mallow, Cork, Munster, Ireland; died 7 Jan 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Dora Hovenden was born 7 Jun 1842, Mallow, Cork, Munster, Ireland (daughter of Hovenden); died 7 Jan 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62182890
Name: Dora Connor
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39327
Immigration: 1849, , Canada
Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

DEATH OF MRS. J. W. CONNOR.

The many friends of Mr. J. H. Connor, B.A., teacher at the High School, and family, will sympathize with them in their bereavement caused by the death of a beloved wife and a kind mother, Mrs. J. W. Connor, which occurred at an early hour this morning. The deceased suffered from the effects of a paralytic stroke with which she was stricken last summer. Although suffering severe pain for months she bore it with Christian fortitude. Mrs. Connor was highly respected by all with whom she was acquainted and her demise will cause widespread regret. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon.

The Daily Telegraph Berlin, Ontario, Canada Wed, Jan 7, 1903 Page 3

Children:

John Homan Connor was born 14 Mar 1870, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1924, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Arthur William Connor was born 14 Oct 1870, , Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1950, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto, York, Ontario.
1. Dora Catherine Isabel Connor was born 7 Sep 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Mary Helen Connor was born 25 Oct 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Sarah Robina Connor was born 14 Jun 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

Hovenden was born Abt 1812, of, Mallow, Cork, Munster, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39332

Children:

Sarah Hovenden was born 12 Jul 1837, , Ireland; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Dora Hovenden was born 7 Jun 1842, Mallow, Cork, Munster, Ireland; died 7 Jan 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.