John R. McConnell

John R. McConnell (1826–August 19, 1879)^[1] was the fourth attorney general of California from 1854 to 1856. He ran in 1861 for Governor of California under the Southern Democratic party, but he lost to Leland Stanford.

John R. McConnell
4th Attorney General of California
In office 1854–1856
Preceded by	S. Clinton Hastings
Succeeded by	William M. Stewart
Personal details
Born	1826 Kentucky, U.S.
Died	August 19, 1879(1879-08-19) (aged 52–53) Denver, Colorado, U.S.

McConnell was born in Kentucky. He died in Denver, Colorado.