The Lairds, Connors, and Doyles
- William D. Connor (1864–1944), delegate to the Wisconsin Republican State Convention 1892 1894 1896 1902 1904, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin 1907-1909. Father of Helen Connor Laird.
- Helen Connor Laird, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1948. Daughter of William D. Connor.
- Melvin R. Laird, Sr. (1877-1946), Wisconsin State Senator 1941-1946. Husband of Helen Connor Laird.
- Melvin R. Laird (1922-), Wisconsin State Senator 1945-1952, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1953-1969, U.S. Secretary of Defense 1969-1973. Son of Helen Connor Laird and Melvin R. Laird, Sr.
- James E. Doyle (1945-), Dane County, Wisconsin District Attorney 1977-1982; Attorney General of Wisconsin 1991-2003; Governor of Wisconsin 2003–2011. Nephew by marriage of Melvin R. Laird.
- Melvin R. Laird (1922-), Wisconsin State Senator 1945-1952, U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1953-1969, U.S. Secretary of Defense 1969-1973. Son of Helen Connor Laird and Melvin R. Laird, Sr.
NOTE: James E. Doyle is also the son of federal judge James Doyle, Sr. and Wisconsin Assemblywoman Ruth Bachhuber Doyle, both were founders of the modern Democratic Party in Wisconsin.
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