John Flynn (1872–1946) was born in Kentucky and died in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Flynn 1872–1946

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Oct 1872 · Kentucky

Died 22 Jul 1946 · Wayne, Kentucky, USA

Father Gilson Payne Dick

Mother Jemima Flinn

Siblings James Chrisman Flynn

Records

Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965 Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1964

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gilson Payne Dick

Jemima Flinn

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

John Flynn was born in 1872 in Kentucky, the child of gilson payne dick and jemima flinn. John Flynn passed away in 1946 in Wayne, Kentucky, USA.

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Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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Record Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1964

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of John Flynn in Kentucky

Birth

1946

Death of John Flynn in Wayne, Kentucky, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Flynn

This ancestor line traces from Bristol, Somerset, England (1583) to Kentucky (1872) across 10 generations.

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: John Flynn (1872–1946) was born in Kentucky and died in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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