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Note: N597 Given name (Michael), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn), date (December 27, 1861) of birth and date (July 13, 1955) of death from Sprowls History Book, Opal Dague Winnett
Allegany County Book 5, 1885 to 1891, page 35 - Allegany County Court House, Cumberland, Maryland indicates he was a 27 year old merchant, residing in Time, Greene County, Pennsylvania, at the time of his marriage on September 19, 1889. His race was listed as white, and he was a batchelor.
Given initial (M), middle initial (J) and surname (Flynn) from the obituary of Simon Sprowls - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 17, 1904
Given name (Michael), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn), residence (21 Laurel Avenue, Washington) and status (not deceased) in September, 1916, from the Helen Barnhart Morris Scrapbook, Obituary of Hazel Flynn, page 127, submitted by Ruth Sprowls, February 25, 2008
Given name (Michael), middle initial (J) and surname (Flynn) from FamilySearch, "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1994," index and images, Russell Sprowls Flynn and Alma Mae Swaney, 10 Apr 1923, Page 296, No. 2476, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VNQM-Z6D, accessed 16 Feb 2014
Given name (Michael), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania), occupation (real estate) and birthplace (Ohio) in June, 1927, from FamilySearch, ÒPennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950," index and images, John Curry Patterson and Bessie Jane Flynn, 29 Jun 1927, Volume 27, Page 21, No. 38529, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VFQ3-96F, accessed 17 Feb 2014
Given initial (M), middle initial (J) and surname (Flynn) from the obituary of Mrs. Jane W. Sprowls - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 30, 1930
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn), residence (21 Laurel Avenue) and status (not deceased) in May, 1947, from the obituary of Mary M. Flynn - "The Washington Observer" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 8, 1947, page 2
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn), occupation (real estate agent) and status (deceased) in August, 1961, from the obituary of John Michael Patterson - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 1, 1961, pages 5 and 14
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn) and status (deceased) in September, 1980, from the obituary of Charles M. Flynn - ÒBluefield Daily TelegraphÓ newspaper, Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, Thursday, October 1, 1980
Given initial (M), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn) and status (deceased) in December, 1980, from the obituary of Russell S. Flynn - ÒThe Clarksburg TelegramÓ newspaper, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Monday evening, December 29, 1980, pages 1 and 2
Given name (Michael), middle initial (J), surname (Flynn) and status (deceased) in September, 1988, from the obituary of Bessie Flynn Patterson - ÒBeaver County TimesÓ newspaper, Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Friday, September 9, 1988, page A4
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1900 (June 16) census data from the census images for West Finley Township (Second Precinct), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 179 - sheet 1B - image 2 - line 51) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 38 year old merchant, who was born in December, 1861. He had been married for 10 years and was living with his wife, 3 sons and 1 daughter on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His father and mother are listed as having been born in the United States. His given name and middle initial are listed as "M J" in this census.
1910 (April 25) census data from the census images for Donegal Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 191 - sheet 6A - image 12 - line 15) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 49 year old real estate agent, working as an employer. No information was given with regard to his work status. He had been married for 20 years and was living with his wife, 3 sons and 2 daughters on a farm, which was owned and mortgaged, on the Claysville and Taylorstown Road. He is listed as having been born in Ohio as were his father and mother. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Michael J" in this census.
1920 (January 12) census data from the census images for Washington Borough (Precinct 1), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 227 - sheet 10B - image 20 - line 76) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 52 year old real estate agent, working on his own account. He was married and living with his wife, 1 son, Russell, and 1 daughter, Bessie, in a house, which was owned free of any mortgage, at 21 Laurel Avenue in the Sixth Ward. He is listed as having been born in Ohio. His father is listed as being born in Ohio and his mother in Indiana (NOTE: THE LOCATION OF BIRTH OF HIS MOTHER CONFLICTS WITH THAT LISTED IN OTHER SOURCES). His given name, middle initial and surname are listed as "Michael J Flinn" in this census.
1930 (April 12) census data from the census images for Washington Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 117 - sheet 17A -image 33 - line 10) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 68 year old real estate agent, working as a wage or salary worker. At the time the census was taken, he was at work. He was living with his wife in a house, which was owned and valued at $4,000, at 21 Laurel Avenue in the Sixth Ward. He had first been married at the age of 28. He is listed as having been born in Ohio as were his father and mother. He was not a veteran. His given name and middle initial are listed as "M J" in this census.
1940 (April 29) census data from the census images for Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania (ED 63-139 - sheet 19B - image 38 - line 79) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 78 year old real estate agent, working in his own office on his own account. He had worked 48 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 52 weeks in 1939, earning $5,000. He did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. He had completed the 8th grade. He was married and living with his wife in a house, which was owned and valued at $4,000, at 21 Laurel Avenue in Ward 6. On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same house. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania (NOTE: THE LOCATION OF HIS BIRTH CONFLICTS WITH INFORMATION FOUND IN OTHER SOURCES). His given name and surname are listed as "Mike Flyn" in this record.
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MICHAEL J. FLYNN
Michael J. Flynn, 93, retired merchant and real estate and insurance agent, who was well-known in the district, died at 8 oÕclock last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John C. Patterson, of Beaver Falls. He resided at 21 Laurel avenue and had been visiting in Beaver Falls.
Born December 27, 1861, in Painesville, O., a son of Michael and Catherine Mahoney Flynn, he was a businessman in Washington and Greene Counties for many years.
Mr. Flynn opened his first merchandise store at Time, Greene County, in 1887, shortly after his marriage to Mary Minerva Sprowls of Simpson Store near Enon.
He later operated a store at Good Intent, and then opened a large general store at Claysville, which he sold to Tilton Beabout of Claysville about 1920.
After selling the store in Claysville, Mr. Flynn opened a real estate and insurance office in South Main street in the building where the George Washington Hotel now stands. He later moved the office to 75 South Main street and was active until his retirement in 1947 at the age of 85.
He was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church of Washington and the MenÕs Bible Class.
His wife died May 7, 1947.
Surviving are three sons, Charles Morford Flynn, of Daytona Beach, Fla., Cecil Burns Flynn, of Clarksburg, W. Va., and one daughter, Bessie Jane, wife of John C. Patterson, Beaver Falls. One daughter, Nellie Hazel, died in 1916.
Also surviving are five grandchildren, Dr. Charles Shirey Flynn, Bluefield, W. Va., William Johnson Flynn, Washington, Mary Joanne Flynn Mahlke, Warwood, W. Va., Russell Sprowls Flynn Jr., United States Air Force stationed in Greenville, Miss., John Michael Patterson, Beaver Falls.
Also surviving are four great-grandchildren.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 14, 1955, page 10
FLYNN - Friends of Michael J. Flynn, 21 Laurel avenue, who died Wednesday, July 13, 1955, will be received at the Graham P. Cowieson Funeral Home, 395 East Maiden street, where services will be held at 3 p. m. Saturday, July 16, in charge of the Rev. Dr. Walter P. McConkey, pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. Burial in Claysville Cemetery.
Source - ÒThe Washington ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 14, 1955, page 22
There is also a picture titled ÒNonagenarian DiesÓ with the caption ÒMichael J. Flynn, above, retired merchant and real estate and insurance agent, died yesterday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. John C. Patterson, Beaver Falls. Mr. Flynn lived in Laurel avenue and was visiting in Beaver Falls.Ó
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