John Conness (September 22, 1821 – January 10, 1909) was an Irish-born American businessman who served as a U.S. Senator (1863–1869) from California during the American …

Conness, John, a Senator from California; born in Abbey, County Galway, Ireland, September 22, 1821; immiagrated to the United State in 1833; learned the art of pianoforte making in New …

John Conness was a critical participant in the establishment of a government-controlled Yosemite and in forging the principle that led to its ultimate status as a national park. Still never heard of …

Feb 20, 2015 · He was widely acclaimed for voting for the amendments to abolish slavery and for supporting immigration and civil rights for Chinese in California. He worked closely with …

On February 10, 1863, state lawmakers choose Assemblyman John Conness, a strong opponent of slavery, as California’s U.S. Senator, succeeding his slain political mentor and ally, David …

Aug 25, 2021 · In January 1879, John Conness, a United States senator from California during the Civil War who had retired to the life of a gentleman farmer in, of all places, Mattapan, …

Learn more about managing a memorial . US Senator. He immigrated to the United States in 1833, learned the art of pianoforte making in New York and moved to California in 1849. There …

Jan 24, 2025 · Legislative profile for Sen. John Conness [R-CA, 1863-1869], the former Senator from California