James Edward Connor

Background

Connor, James Edward was born on February 14, 1924 in New Haven. Son of James Edward and Rose Marie (McGovern) Connor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1944; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1950.

Career

Research chemist, Atlantic Refining Company, 1949-1960; assistant manager research, Atlantic Refining Company, 1960-1961; manager research, Atlantic Refining Company, 1961-1966; manager research, Arco Chemical Company, Glenolden, Pennsylvania, 1966-1978; manager R & D, Arco Chemical Company, 1978-1979; vice president chemicals R & D, Arco Chemical Company, 1979-1981; vice president research Arco Chemical Company division, Atlantic Richfield Company, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, 1981-1986; vice president R & D, American Red Cross Chemical Company division Atlantic Richfield Company, Newtown Square, 1985-1986; retired, Atlantic Richfield Company, Newtown Square, 1986.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Margery Hawe, April 7, 1951. Children: James, Anne, William, Joan, Margery, Peter.

Father:

James Edward Connor

Mother:

Rose Marie (McGovern) Connor

Spouse:

Margery Hawe

child:

Margery Connor

child:

Anne Connor

child:

Joan Connor

child:

William Connor

child:

James Connor

child:

Peter Connor