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==Background==
==Background==
Originally from Rayville in Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana, McConnell had seven siblings. He was a law partner of his brother Nathaniel Julius McConnell, Sr. (1918-1995), the Springhill ward judge from 1956 to 1986, when he was succeeded by [[John M. Robinson]]. One of his sisters, Theresa McConnell Lowe (1907-1959), was an educator for whom the former Lowe Junior High School in [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]] was named.<ref>"Last Rites Held for Honored Educator", ''Minden Herald'', November 5, 1959, p. 1.</ref><ref>"Board Names School After Theresa Lowe," ''Minden Herald'', July 7, 1960, pp. 1, 4.</ref>
Originally from Rayville in Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana, McConnell had seven siblings. He was a law partner of his brother Nathaniel Julius McConnell, Sr. (1918-1995), the Springhill ward judge from 1956 to 1986, when he was succeeded by [[John M. Robinson]]. One of his sisters, Theresa McConnell Lowe (1907-1959), was an educator for whom the former Lowe Junior High School in [[Minden, Louisiana|Minden]] was named.<ref>"Last Rites Held for Honored Educator," ''Minden Herald,'' November 5, 1959, p. 1.</ref><ref>"Board Names School After Theresa Lowe," ''Minden Herald,'' July 7, 1960, pp. 1, 4.</ref>
After graduation from Rayville High School, McConnell attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, then known as Northeast Louisiana Junior College in [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]]. He served for two years overseas during [[World War II]] and completed his legal education at [[Louisiana State University]] Law Center in [[Baton Rouge]]. He was the chairman of the board of Citizens Bank and Trust Company in Springhill. He was affiliated with Lions International, the American Legion, the [[Chamber of Commerce]], Masonic lodge, and the Shriners,<ref name="Minden Herald 1962, p. 1">"McConnell Elected Head of Parish United Fund," ''Minden Herald,'' March 29, 1962, p. 1.</ref> and the [[United Methodist]] Church.<ref name=mcconnell/> In 1962, McConnell was elected head of the Webster Parish United Way.<ref name="Minden Herald 1962, p. 1"/>
After graduation from Rayville High School, McConnell attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, then known as Northeast Louisiana Junior College in [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]]. He served for two years overseas during [[World War II]] and completed his legal education at [[Louisiana State University]] Law Center in [[Baton Rouge]]. He was the chairman of the board of Citizens Bank and Trust Company in Springhill. He was affiliated with Lions International, the American Legion, the [[Chamber of Commerce]], Masonic lodge, and the Shriners,<ref name="Minden Herald 1962, p. 1">"McConnell Elected Head of Parish United Fund," ''Minden Herald,'' March 29, 1962, p. 1.</ref> and the [[United Methodist]] Church.<ref name=mcconnell/> In 1962, McConnell was elected head of the Webster Parish United Way.<ref name="Minden Herald 1962, p. 1"/>