Hale County AlArchives Obituaries.....Flynn, Anderson Freeman January 22 1889
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ANDERSON FREEMAN FLINN was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina, April 
27, 1817, and died at his home in Hale County, Ala., January 22, 1889, in his 
72d year.
In early life he was married to Mrs. Nancy C. Stewart, nee Barton.  She having 
departed this life, leaving him behind with seven children, he was married to 
Mrs. Mattie A. Spalding, nee Brown, in November, 1872.
All the children of his first wife are living, and his last wife, with one 
sweet little girl (Mattie), are left to mourn their loss.
Bro. Flinn was noted for his honesty and faithfulness in dealing with his 
fellow-man.  That due him, he wanted, and what he owed, he took much pleasure 
in paying.  No man, white or black, who labored for him failed to receive his 
pay, nor was there any complaint because of delay.  He joined the Methodist 
Episcopal Church, South, years since, but withdrew for causes known to himself, 
and remained out of the church for several years.  In August, 1886, he came 
back to the church, pledging himself to God, which pledge he kept to the day of 
his death.  When religiously interrogated he would answer, "I am doing the best 
I can."
His suffering was long; for six months and more he endured the torture of 
disease that preyed upon his body.  For months he hoped to get well, but 
said, "If it is the Lord's will, I am going."  He became more and more 
spiritual unto the last.  He rejoiced in song, joined heartily in prayer, and 
meekly received the Supper of the Lord.  In his last illness he said, "I am as 
happy as one can be not to shout."
Is he shouting now?
The Lord bless Sister Flinn, little Mattie and all that are bereft.
P. M. Guthrie.
Havana, Ala., April 3, 1889. 

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