Robert Wainwright Connelly

Robert Wainwright Connelly

Male 1845 - 1902  (56 years)

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  • Name Robert Wainwright Connelly 
    Born 3 Dec 1845  Alexander, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 Jun 1902  Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Willow Valley Cemetery, Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • U.S. Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006: "Robert W. Connelly, Pvt. Confederate States Army, b. 3 Dec 1845 d. 24 Jun 1902, Willow Valley Cemetery, Mooresville, NC."
    Person ID I14618  Complete
    Last Modified 27 Jun 2011 

    Father Russell Connelly 
    Mother Cynthia C. Unknown 
    Family ID F7892  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mary McRee,   b. 15 Oct 1850, Cherokee, North Carolina, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Mar 1945, Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 8 Sep 1872  Alexander, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F6347  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 3 Dec 1845 - Alexander, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Sep 1872 - Alexander, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 Jun 1902 - Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Willow Valley Cemetery, Mooresville, Iredell County, North Carolina, U.S.A. Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (1845-1903), ca. 1880
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (1845-1903), ca. 1880

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    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) downtown Statesville, Iredell, NC (1909)
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) downtown Statesville, Iredell, NC (1909)

    "Statesville, N.C. West Broad Street

    Publisher: W. T. Rowland, Charlotte, N.C. Made in Germany. The PCK Series

    Message on front of card: 'Hope to hear from you again. Your Friend, Joe H.' Message on back of card: 'Hello old boy how are you now how are you liking the army I recieved your post card the other day and was sure glad to hear from you it was a long time before I got your card it would not come for 1 cent and I had to send another 1 cent stamp to bring it but got it all right.' Addressed to: 'Mr. Alex Ross, Fort Wayne, Detroit, Mich.' Postmarked 22 March 1909.


    Description: Downtown street scene showing a dirt road and several horse-drawn carriages along rows of shops."

    The Connelly family would have been familiar with these scenes from postcards at:

    http://www.lib.unc.edu/dc/nc_post/
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) drug store interior, Statesville, Iredell, NC (1911)
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) drug store interior, Statesville, Iredell, NC (1911)

    "The Polk Gray Drug Co., On the Square, Statesville, NC.

    Message on front of card: 'Rather "city-looking," don't you think? M. (over).' Message on back of card: 'Your letter and pictures received this morning, and I wanted to get this card off to you on the second mail, but I've been too busy to think. It is now four P.M. and I've been on my feet since 9 A.M. I'll leave it your good sense to know how tired I am. Guess you have my card by now. M. I will send you a long letter on Monday and shall expect one from you then. Be good and think of me --.' Addressed to: 'Mr. Harry W. Grogg, Goshen, Rock-Bridge Co. Va. P.O. Box 50.' Postmarked 11 November 1911.

    Description: View of the interior of a drug store, with a table and chairs in the center of the room, and counters and shelves lining the perimeter, filled with goods for sale."
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) old Mill Iredell, NC
    Robert Wainwright Connelly (b. 1845) old Mill Iredell, NC

    "Ye Olde Tyme Mill near Statesville, NC.

    Message on Front of Card: 'I am sending Gladys a little toy watch and I hope she will not be disappointed because it does not go "tick-tick." Kiss her often for me and tell her not to forget "May." With lots of love for her and yourself. May Vickery' Postmarked: 9 August 1906. Addressed to: 'Mrs. H. Arthur Osborne, Canton, N.C.'

    Description: An image of a mill attached to a building. There is a man sitting in the window."