City: Knoxville
CONNER, Ed Dougherty, Public Official; born Galbraiths, Hawkins, Co., Tenn., Feb. 6, 1873; son of Michael J. and Katherine (Gregory) CONNER; Irish descent; educated Hawkins Co. institutions of learning; married Frances M. KINNANE June 29, 1904; member Elks, Royal Arcanum, Knights of Columbus; appointed Chief of Police of Knoxville Jan. 23, 1910; entered police force Knoxville, Tenn., as patrolman in 1890; promoted through various ranks; member Catholics (Church of Holy Ghost).