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Note: N2080 Given name (Russell), middle name (Sprowls), surname (Flynn), date (December 23, 1898) of birth and date (December 28, 1980) of death from Sprowls History Book, Opal Dague Winnett
Given name (Russell), surname (Flynn), residence (at home) 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 (Russell), middle name (Sprowls), surname (Flynn), residence (Clarksburg, West Virginia) 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 (R), middle initial (S), surname (Flynn), residence (Clarksburg, West Virginia) and status (not deceased) in November, 1970, from the obituary of Cecil B. Flynn - "Observer-Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 9, 1970, page D-4
Given name (Russell), middle initial (S), surname (Flynn), residence (Clarksburg) and status (not 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 name (Russell), middle initial (S), nickname (Pappy), surname (Flynn) and date (December 28, 1980) of death from the obituary of Alma Mae Flynn - ÒThe Clarksburg TelegramÓ newspaper, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Wednesday, September 2, 1981, pages 3A and 10B
Given name (Russell), middle initial (S), 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 56) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 1 year old and born in December, 1898. He was single and had not attended school. He was living with his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His father is listed as having been born in Ohio and his mother in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as "Russell" 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 20) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was 11 years old and had attended school at some time since September 1, 1909. He was single and living with his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters on a farm, which was owned and mortgaged, on the Claysville and Taylorstown Road. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as was his mother. His father is listed as having been born in Ohio. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Russell S" 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 78) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 21 year old assistant manager, working at a 5 and 10 cent store as a salary or wage worker. He had not attended school at any time since September 1, 1919. He was single and living with his parents and 1 sister, 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 Pennsylvania as was his mother. His father is listed as having been born in Ohio. His given name, middle initial and surname are listed as "Russell M Flinn" in this census, but the middle initial may be an error in listing as that is the middle initial of his mother.
1930 (April 5) census data from the census images for New Castle City, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 21 - sheet 4A - image 25 - line 32) on HeritageQuest. The census indicates that he was a 30 year old assistant manager, working in a 5 cent and 10 cent store as a wage or salary worker. He was at work when the census was taken. He had first been married at the age of 24 and was renting with his wife in the household of Rachel Clason in a house, which was owned and valued at $9,000, at 313 East Lincoln Avenue in the Second Ward. The rent was $354 per year. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as was his mother. His father is listed as having been born in Ohio. He was not a veteran. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Russell S" in this census.
1940 (April 11) census data from the census images for Clarksburg (Coal Magisterial District), Harrison County, West Virginia (ED 17-12 - sheet 11A - image 21 - line 29) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 41 year old manager, working at a retail department store as a wage or salary worker in private work. He had worked 54 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and had worked 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, 1 son and 1 daughter in a house, which was rented for $30 per month, at 651 Locust Avenue in Ward 5 (Blocks 9 and 10). On April 1, 1935, he lived in the same place. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His father and mother are listed as having been born in Ohio. He was a veteran. He did have a Federal Social Security Number and deductions for Federal Old-Age Insurance or Railroad Retirement were made from his wages or salary in 1939. His given name and middle initial are listed as "Russell S" in this record.
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ÔPappyÕ Flynn Dies
Russell S. (Pappy) Flynn, 82, of 302 Lincoln St., Broad Oaks, retired manager of the G. C. Murphy Company, died in a Wheeling hospital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, following an extended illness.
He was born Dec. 23, 1898, at Good Intent, Pa., a son of the late M. J. and Mary Jane (sic) Sprowls Flynn.
He is survived by his wife, Alma Mae Swaney Flynn, whom he married April 10, 1923.
In the fall of 1919, R. S. Flynn joined the J. G. McCrory Co. in Washington, Pa. and advanced in that company to the post of store manager in Marietta, Ohio. He later moved to Pittsburgh and also served as merchandise manager in Chicago and Atlantic City.
In 1930, he began a 35-year career with the G. C. Murphy Company and became manager of the local store June 1, 1931.
He retired Jan. 30, 1965, from the local store which had become known to many area residents as ÒPappyÓ FlynnÕs store.
He was a veteran of World War I and was always particularly proud of having served in the famous 28th Division of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Roy E. Parrish Post 13, American Legion, the local Barracks of World War I Veterans, the Forty and Eight, Meuse-Argonne Post 573, VFW, and Clarksburg Lodge 482, BPOElks. He was also a member of the G. C. Murphy Veterans Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald H. (Joanne) Mahlke, Wheeling; a daughter-in-law, Mary Sue Bolton Flynn, Algonquin, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. John (Bessie) Patterson, Beaver Falls, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A son, Russell Flynn Jr., died July 2 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Illinois. Two brothers, Cecil and Morford, also preceded him in death.
Friends are being received after 7 p.m. today at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, East Main Street.
Source - ÒThe Clarksburg TelegramÓ newspaper, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Monday evening, December 29, 1980, pages 1 and 2
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RUSSELL S. (PAPPY) FLYNN, 82, OF 302 Lincoln Street, died at 3:00 oÕclock p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, in Wheeling Hospital following an extended illness. Pappy Flynn had retired from G. C. Murphy Co. in 1965 and he had managed that local store since 1930. He was born in Good Intent, PA, December 23, 1898, a son of the late M. J. and Mary Jane (sic) Sprowls Flynn. He is survived by his wife, Alma Mae Swaney Flynn, whom he married in April, 1923. Also surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Donald H. (Joanne) Mahlke, Wheeling, WV, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Sue Bolton Flynn, Algonquin, IL, one sister, Mrs. John (Bessie) Patterson, Beaver Falls, PA, ten grandchildren, Carol Erb, Susan Hamilton, Donald Mahlke Jr., Cheryl Scordata (sic), Debbie Lang (sic), Stephen Flynn, Dianne Flynn, Linda Flynn, Susan Flynn and Michael Flynn and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Russell Flynn Jr., and by two brothers, Cecil and Morford Flynn. Mr. Flynn was a Veteran of World War I, a member of Clarksburg American Legion, V. F. W., W. W. I Veterans and the ÒForty & EightÓ. He was also a member of the G. C. Murphy Veterans Club and the Clarksburg Elks. Friends may call at the Davis-Weaver Funeral Home, 329 E. Main St. after 7:00 oÕclock p.m. Monday, where funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 2:00 oÕclock p.m. The Rev. Dewayne Lowther will conduct the service. Interment in Bridgeport Cemetery. Davis-Weaver Service.
Source - ÒThe Clarksburg TelegramÓ newspaper, Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia, Tuesday, December 30, 1980, page 8
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There is a Russell Flynn listed in the Social Security Death Index who was born December 23, 1898, and died in December, 1980. He last resided in Clarksburg, Harrison County, West Virginia 26301. His social security number was 234-10-5423 and was issued in West Virginia.
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Monument in Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport, Harrison County, West Virginia. This monument was observed by me and photographed.
FLYNN
RUSSELL S. ALMA M.
DEC. 23, 1898 AUG. 25, 1903
DEC. 28, 1980 SEPT. 1, 1981
A second monument was also located at this location.
RUSSELL S FLYNN Sr
2ND LT US ARMY
WORLD WAR I
DEC 23 1898 DEC 28 1980
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