Trying a new angle to figure out the names of Matilda Conn's parents: naming practices of the scots/irish. Come up with one good possibility, but need more info on the family.

1850 Census lists for Monongalia, Eastern District, VA:
George Conn (47) and Elizabeth (45) with the following children: Mary J.; John; Sophia; Caleb; Lydia A.; Elizabeth; Margaret E.; George W.; "not named" (one day old).

1860 Census lists same, except the kids are from Caleb downward in age, minus "not named".

It seems evident to me, that George and Elizabeth had at least a couple more children before Mary, as she was 27 when Mary was born.

If anyone has any information regarding this couple, and any children they may have had prior to Mary Jane, I would love to hear of it!!! Also, this particular Elizabeth's maiden name is important to my research, as well.

I know there were a lot of George Conns in the area, and a couple of them married Elizabeths, but I'm looking for this particular set (check birthdates and children for matches). However, any set of George and Elizabeth Conns in the VA/PA area, if they were born no later then 1805, and married no later than 1822, would be of interest, as it's entirely probable that I'm off on a wild goose chase :)

Other possibilities of names for parents: Alfred, Emma Jane or Mary, however, it's possible these might also be siblings of Matilda's. (Matilda, herself, was probably Mary Matilda, but her mother might have been Mary).