Background
Connelly, Henry was born in 1800 in Nelson (now Spencer) County, Kentucky, United States. Son of John and Frances (Brent) Connelly.
Connelly, Henry was born in 1800 in Nelson (now Spencer) County, Kentucky, United States. Son of John and Frances (Brent) Connelly.
Doctor of Medicine Transylvania University, 1828.
And teamster business in New Mexico. Elected governor by citizens of New Mexico, 1850, but United States Government made New Mexico a territory, and appointed a different governor. Appointed governor Territory of New Mexico by President Lincoln, 1861.
Married Dolores Perea Chavez, 1836, 6 children.