Flynn, Michael biography
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Flynn, Michael biography
| Celia52 (View posts) | Posted: 28 Jun 2003 2:56PM GMT |
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Flynn, Hartnet, Mann, Proctor
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from reprint of "Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record" by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 143.
MICHAEL FLYNN, one of the leading agriculturists of Liberty Township, residing on section 21, is a native of County Limerick, Ireland, born in 1837, a son of William and Mary (Hartnet) FLYNN, who remained in their native country, Ireland, till their death. They were the parents of ten children, of whom our subject was the seventh child. At the age of eighteen years, both of his parents being dead, he came to America, landing in New York in November, 1856. From there he went to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, working on farms in the vicinity of that city for six years, and later lived in the city of Pittsburg.
He was married in 1865, to Catherine Mann, who was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1843, a daughter of George and Harriet (Proctor) Mann, both of whom are deceased. They have a family of eight children, all living at home-- William, Mary, Katie, Ellen, John, Annie, Maggie and Agnes.
Mr. Flynn came to Clarke County, Iowa, and settled on part of his present farm in February, 1866, commencing on 140 acres, about twenty acres being under cultivation, and a log cabin erected. He has prospered beyond his expectations in his agricultural pursuits, and has now one of the best farms in this part of the county, containing 436 acres, all of which is well improved and under high cultivation. Mr. Flynn came to this country a poor boy, being at that time $50 in debt to his brother, who had furnished him with means to come. The debt was soon repaid, and a life of industry, frugality and good management, has made him one of the well-to-do citizens of the county where he makes his home. In his political views Mr. Flynn is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Catholic church at Woodburn
from reprint of "Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record" by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 143.
MICHAEL FLYNN, one of the leading agriculturists of Liberty Township, residing on section 21, is a native of County Limerick, Ireland, born in 1837, a son of William and Mary (Hartnet) FLYNN, who remained in their native country, Ireland, till their death. They were the parents of ten children, of whom our subject was the seventh child. At the age of eighteen years, both of his parents being dead, he came to America, landing in New York in November, 1856. From there he went to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, working on farms in the vicinity of that city for six years, and later lived in the city of Pittsburg.
He was married in 1865, to Catherine Mann, who was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, October 28, 1843, a daughter of George and Harriet (Proctor) Mann, both of whom are deceased. They have a family of eight children, all living at home-- William, Mary, Katie, Ellen, John, Annie, Maggie and Agnes.
Mr. Flynn came to Clarke County, Iowa, and settled on part of his present farm in February, 1866, commencing on 140 acres, about twenty acres being under cultivation, and a log cabin erected. He has prospered beyond his expectations in his agricultural pursuits, and has now one of the best farms in this part of the county, containing 436 acres, all of which is well improved and under high cultivation. Mr. Flynn came to this country a poor boy, being at that time $50 in debt to his brother, who had furnished him with means to come. The debt was soon repaid, and a life of industry, frugality and good management, has made him one of the well-to-do citizens of the county where he makes his home. In his political views Mr. Flynn is a Democrat. He and his family are members of the Catholic church at Woodburn