William Van McConnell
N 31° 19.330 W 095° 27.647
15R E 265839 N 3467921
One of 11 historical markers in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery, this marker discusses the life of William Van McConnell, owner of the RTHL-marked McConnell Building downtown
Waymark Code: WMXF7E
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/05/2018
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There are a total of 23 historical markers in Glenwood Cemetery; 11 in the north sector and 12 in the south sector.
This historic marker is located at the grave of William Van McConnell in the north sector of Glenwood Cemetery.
Marker Number: 11239
Marker Text:
(April 18, 1855 -- March 17, 1919)
A native of Crockett, William V. McConnell was the son of Irish-born blacksmith John McConnell. After helping his father with that trade, McConnell opened a mercantile store on the square and developed there a family business that lasted nearly a century. McConnell was a charter member of the First Christian Church. After the death of his first wife, Jennie McLean (1868-1888), McConnell married her sister Daisy (1875-1935).
Recorded - 1985
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