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Note: N39 Given name (Mary), CONFLICTING MIDDLE NAME (Manerva), maiden surname Sprowls), CONFLICTING DATE (March 11, 1849) OF BIRTH, and CONFLICTING DATE (March 7, 1947) 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 she was a 20 year old maid (meaning single), residing at Simpsons Store, Washington County, Pennsylvania, at the time of her marriage on September 19, 1889.
Married surname (Flynn), residence (Claysville) and status (not deceased) in March, 1904, from the obituary of Simon Sprowls - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, March 17, 1904
Given name (Mary), maiden surname (Sprowls), married 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 (Mary), middle name (Minerva) and maiden surname (Sprowls) 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 (Mary), maiden surname (Sprowls), residence (Washington, Pennsylvania), occupation (housewife) and birthplace (Pennsylvania) 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
Married surname (Flynn), residence (Washington) and status (not deceased) in January, 1930, from the obituary of Mrs. Jane W. Sprowls - ÒThe Waynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, January 30, 1930
Given name (Mary), middle name (Minerva), maiden surname (Sprowls) and date (May 7, 1947) of death from the obituary of Michael J. Flynn - "The Washington Reporter" newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, July 14, 1955, pages 10 and 22
Given name (Mary), maiden surname (Sprowls), married surname (Flynn) 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 name (Mary), CONFLICTING MAIDEN SURNAME (Sprowles), married 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 name (Mary), CONFLICTING MIDDLE NAME (Jane), maiden surname (Sprowls), married 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 (Mary), maiden surname (Sprowls), married 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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1870 (August 19) census data from the census images for East Finley Township (Post Office-Claysville), Washington County, Pennsylvania (Page 22 - Image 22 - line 29) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 1 year old and born in Pennsylvania. She was living with her parents. Her given name is listed as "Mary" in this census.
1880 (June 17) census data from the census images for East Finley Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 244 - page 21 - image 21- line 13) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 11 years old and had attended school within the census year. She was living with her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mary M" in this census.
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 52) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 31 years old and born in March, 1869. She had been married for 10 years and was the mother of 4 children, all of whom were living. She was living with her husband, 3 sons and 1 daughter on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mary M" 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 16) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 42 years old and was the mother of 5 children, all of whom were living. She had been married for 20 years and was living with her husband, 3 sons and 2 daughters on a farm, which was owned and mortgaged, on the Claysville and Taylorstown Road. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mary M" 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 77) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 51 years old and living with her husband, 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. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and surname are listed as "Mary 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 11) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 61 years old and was first married at the age of 21. She was living with her husband in a house, which was owned and valued at $4000, at 21 Laurel Avenue in the Sixth Ward. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were her father and mother. Her given name and middle initial are listed as "Mary M" 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 80) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that she was 71 years old and engaged in home housework. She had worked 0 hours for pay or profit during the week of March 24-30 and 0 weeks in 1939, earning $0. She did not receive income of $50 or more from other sources. She had completed the 8th grade. She was married and living with her husband in a house, which was owned and valued at $4,000, at 21 Laurel Avenue in Ward 6. On April 1, 1935, she lived in the same house. She is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. Her given name and surname are listed as "Mary Flyn" in this record.
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MRS. MARY M. FLYNN
Mrs. Mary Minerva Sprowls Flynn, wife of M. J. Flynn died yesterday at 8:20 a. m. at her home, 21 Laurel avenue, following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Flynn came to Washington 32 years ago from Claysville.
She was born March 11, 1869 in Greene County, near the Simpson Store, a daughter of Simon and Jane Wise Sprowls.
She was married September 19, 1889 and Mr. and Mrs. Flynn celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in September of 1939.
She was a member of the Union Valley Methodist Church, near Time. For a number of years Mrs. Flynn was associated with her husband in the store business and then in real estate.
Surviving, besides her husband, are the following children: Charles Morford Flynn, Ft. Myers, Fla.; Cecil Burns Flynn, Washington; Russell Sprowls Flynn, Clarksburg, W. Va.; Bessie Jane, wife of John C. Patterson, Beaver Falls. One daughter, Nellie Hazel, died in 1916. Six sisters and one brother: Mrs. Sallie Dague, Washington R. D.; Mrs. William Porter, Nineveh; Mrs. John Cary, Ten Mile; Mrs. Delmar Huffman, Graysville; Mrs. Frank Barker, Washington; Mrs. Pearl McGlumphy, Washington, and Jacob Sprowls, Burnsville; and five grandchildren.
Source - ÒThe Washington ObserverÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 8, 1947, Page 2
FLYNN - Friends of Mrs. Mary Minerva Sprowls Flynn, wife of M. J. Flynn, 21 Laurel avenue, who died May 7, 1947, will be received at the late home until Friday noon when the remains will be removed to the Graham P. Cowieson Funeral Home for funeral services at 2:30 oÕclock (DST) in charge of the Rev. Walter P. McConkey, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Claysville Cemetery.
Source - ÒThe Washington ObserverÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 8, 1947, Page 22
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