The Conser's Great-great-great Grandfather, Jacob Conser, was an Oregon Pioneer.  Jacob, with his wife Nancy and two children (Manuel and Phoebe), arrived in Oregon via the Oregon Trail, in 1847. 

Jacob was quite industrious.  (As a child, he had been sold as an indentured servant where he learned the carpentry trade.)  After the family arrived in Oregon, he started a ferry across the Santiam River.  Jacob helped to start three towns in Oregon.  Syracuse and Santiam City were located along the banks of the Santiam River.  Both towns were washed away in a flood; the only thing left today is a small cemetery located along the bank of the river.  Jacob was the Post Master of one of the towns.

Jacob also founded the town of Jefferson, Oregon.  Originally known as "Conser's Ferry", the town's name was changed to Jefferson in honor of the third President.

In addition to his ferry, Jacob owned a hotel, a grist (flour) mill, a lumber mill, and a couple of general stores.  Jacob was a member of the Territorial Legislature and was quite politically active.  His home is now the Jefferson City Hall and Library.