Winship Capers Connor (Jun 1848 – August 4, 1921), businessman, was mayor of Dallas from 1887 to 1894, serving four terms.
He and his brother Lewis moved to Arizona, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, in 1869 where he worked as a merchant.
[5][6][7] In 1878 he was vice president, First National Bank; owner of Connor and Walker Wholesale Druggists; President, Commerce and Ervay Street Railway Company; and board member, Lawrence's Commercial College.
The line ran up Main Street out Ervay to Browder Springs, the current location of Dallas Heritage Village at Old City Park.
He died at the Virginia Hotel, Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, while on his way to Hawaii.