George Conner, of Richland Township, became a resident of Carroll Co in 1863. He was born in Monroe Co, OH, January 24, 1830, son of Adam and Betsey (Sigler) Conner, who were the parents of of ten children, George being the fourth child. His youth was passed in assisting on the farm. In 1851 he was married to Miss Melissa Sigler, also a native of Monroe Co, OH. Soon after marriage they removed to Lee County, IA, where they resided until 1863, when they came to Carroll Co and located in their present (1885) home.

George and Melissa Conner first bought eighty acres of land. Their house was made of logs, with clapboard roof and no window. He has since added to his first purchase until he now owns over 600 acres of land. His present house was built in 1883 and is modern style and well furnished. He has a good barn, 36x44 feet, a native grove, and an orchard of five acres.

Mr. and Mrs. Conner are the parents of ten children: Emanuel, Luther, John, Buchanan, Clarinda, Frank, Azariah, Narcissus, Oliver and Lolie.