John Conner

John Conner was licensed to trade with the Indians in pelts in 1801 and established a fur trading post here in 1808. In 1812 he served as interpreter and guide for Gen. William Henry Harrison prior to and during The War of 1812. In 1813 he founded Connersville and became its first sheriff, and he owned the first grist and saw mills, tavern, and store. In 1816 he became the first state senator. In 1820 he was one of nine commissioners chosen to select the site of Indianapolis as the state capital. In 1825 he was on the committee appointed by Gov. James B. Ray to receive Gen. Lafayette during his visit to Indiana. John Conner died in 1826 while serving as a member of the House of Representatives.

Connersville, Indiana · United States