Naval officer; born in
Harrisburg, Pa., about 1792; entered the navy in January, 1809, and as acting-lieutenant was in the action between the
Hornet and
Peacock.
He was made a lieutenant in 1813, and remained on the
Hornet.
In her action with the
Penguin,
Conner was dangerously wounded, and for his brave conduct was presented with a medal by Congress, and by the legislature of Pennsylvania with a sword.
He was promoted to the rank of commander in March, 1825, and to captain in 1835.
During the war with
Mexico (1846-48) he commanded the
American squadron on the
Mexican coast, and assisted in the reduction of the fortress of
San Juan de Ulloa in the spring of 1847.
He captured
Tampico in November, 1846.
His last service was in command of the
Philadelphia navy-yard.
He died in
Philadelphia, March 20, 1856.