John D. McConnell, 1850's MS & IN
I am looking for John Dawson McConnell.He came to Mississippi in 1850's and bought the Vicksburg Sentinal Newspaper in Vicksburg and was editor for several years.He first married a Sara Boyer who died.He then married a Mrs. Mary Mason Davis Martin who had been married to a Robert Martin.They had two children, Fannie and Mollie.John married Mary in1856 in Mississippi.He became a doctor in Brownsville, MS where they lived for many years.They had a son John Dawson McConnell who married Lucy Hull.Dr. John was a mason and is reported to have died in 1883 at their annual convention.Where are they buried?Who are his parents?Can't find them in Indiana.Please help.