The Conn families of Essex

Research by Ian Robinson

The earliest mention of the Conn family in the Essex area was in 1677 with the birth of Edmund the son of John Con at Stapleford Tawney (IGI). It isn't until 1743 that family connections can be made, when Edward Conn married Sarah Lucas at High Ongar.

Edward Conn married Sarah Lucas at High Ongar on 23 Jan 1743.

• They had one son called Samuel, bap 1750, Stanford Rivers, and bu 28 Mar 1838.

Samuel Conn (1750-1838) married Hannah Doe (1750-1833) at Stanford Rivers, 13 Aug 1775.

They had 5 children.

1. Samuel, bap. 24 Dec 1775 at Stanford Rivers, bu 11 Oct 1853.
2. Sarah bap 1778 at Stanford Rivers
3. John bap 1779 at High Ongar, bu 1 Jan 1865
4. Ann bap 1784 at High Ongar
5. William bap 23 Aug 1789 at High Ongar, bu 13 Feb 1791.

The two main family lines are the descendants of Samuel Conn and of John Conn. Each will be dealt with separately. A third family line commencing with William Conn in 1799 at Upminster can also be found, although how he is related to Samuel or John is not known.

Samuel Conn    John Conn   William Conn