Obituary: John Flynn, 1917: Bingham Twp, Clinton County, Mi 
 
 
 
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                   JOHN FLYNN 
Passed Away Friday-Served in civil War 
 
John Flynn was born in Kildare, Ireland on September 1, 1836. He came with 
his parents to Hamilton, Canada when a young boy where he was married to  
Bridget Allen, September 2, 1857. They came to St. Johns in 1861 and have  
had a continuous residence here with the exception of a few years on a farm 
in Olive township. Eight children were born to them, two of whom died in  
infancy, and two passed away a few years ago. There are left to mourn his  
loss, an aged wife, four children, James Flynn, Mrs. Anna Heatley, and 
John Flynn of St. Johns, and Michael Flynn of Washington, 16 grandchildren  
and 17 great-grand children. 
   
   He enlisted during the second year of the war and served until the close, 
when he received an honorable discharge. 
    
   He passed away January 19, 1917, from old age and complications of  
diseases. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church monday morning, 
Rev. J.T. Lynch officiating. Interment was made at Mt.Rest cemetery. 
 
From "The Republican" Feb. 25, 1917