John Connors was born on 4th October 1905 at Askintinny to James Connors and Mary Kavanagh. Michael's birth was attended by Sarah Massy of Fair Green, Arklow, who registered his entry on 29th December 1905.
Aged 5, John was living at the family home in Askintinny alongside his widowed grandmother Elizabeth Kavanagh, his mother Mary, older brother Michael, and younger brother Thomas.