Background
Connell, William Lawrence was born on October 14, 1862 in suburb of Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Jessie English Connell.
Connell, William Lawrence was born on October 14, 1862 in suburb of Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Jessie English Connell.
Education public and private schools.
Was member Hill & Connell, furniture dealers, Scranton. Was organizer, 1891, and manager Enterprise Coal Company, later president and general manager Green Ridge Coal Company. Etc. Mayor of Scranton, 1893-1896 and 1902-1906.
Member Conciliation Board, Pennsylvania, since 1903(appointed under prov. of Anth.
Coal Strike Commission). Member Mine Cave Commission by appointment of Governor Tener.
Mason.
Married Lillian Harrington, January 13, 1886.