YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn 1878 – 1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1878

Birth Location: Dublin, Ireland

Death Date: 27 July 1959

Death Location: Nightcaps, New Zealand

Father: John Flynn

Mother: Julia Sheehan

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Laing

Children(s): James Flynn, Bessie Flynn, Russell Flynn, Frank Flynn, Margaret FLYNN, Doris Flynn

In 1878, Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn entered the world in Dublin, Ireland, born to John Flynn and Julia Mary Sheehan. Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn married Elizabeth Laing, and had children including James Flynn, Bessie Flynn, Russell Flynn, Frank Flynn, Margaret FLYNN, Doris Flynn. Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn passed away in 1959 in Nightcaps, New Zealand.

Find more search results for Edward Flynn
EF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1878, Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn entered the world in Dublin, Ireland, born to John Flynn and Julia Mary Sheehan.
  • Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn married Elizabeth Laing, and had children including James Flynn, Bessie Flynn, Russell Flynn, Frank Flynn, Margaret FLYNN, Doris Flynn.
  • Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn passed away in 1959 in Nightcaps, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Flynn
1856 – 1935
Birth Location: Castledrum, Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland
JF
Julia Sheehan
1859 – 1932
Birth Location: Castledrum, Castlemain, Kerry, Ireland
JS

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Laing
1891 – 1992
Birth Location: New Zealand
EL

Children(s)

James Flynn
1912 – 1999
Birth Location: NZL
JF
Bessie Flynn
1914 – 2013
Birth Location: Waipawa, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
BF
Russell Flynn
1916 – 1988
Birth Location: NZL
RF
Frank Flynn
1918 – 1994
Birth Location: NZL
FF
Margaret FLYNN
1921 – 1986
Birth Location: New Zealand
MF
Doris Flynn
Birth Location: –
DF

Edward Flynn's Ancestors

Self
Edward Flynn
1878 – 1959
Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
Parents
John Flynn
1856 – 1935
Castledrum, Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland
Julia (Mary) Sheehan
1859 – 1932
Castledrum, Castlemain, Kerry, Ireland
Grandparents
Michael Flynn
1845 – 1870
Castledrum, Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland
Mary (Clifford) Cluvane
1824 –
Castledrum, Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland
Timothy ((Thade)) Sheehan
1833 – 1911
County Kerry, Ireland
Mary Murphy
1829 – 1877
Keellea, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Clevane
1798 – 1880
Catherine Teahan
1794 – 1874
Thomas Sheehan
1800 –
Nell Scanlan
1800 –
John Murphy
Joanna Feanaghty
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William (Cluvane)
1772 –
Julia Horgan
1773 –
Pat Teahan
1775 –
Maria Flaherty
1770 –
Michael Sheehan
1770 –

Edward Flynn's Descendants

1.
EF
Edward (Joseph (Ted)) Flynn (11 Aug 1878 – 27 July 1959) m. Elizabeth Laing (15 March 1891 – 9 February 1992)
  1. 1. James Flynn (1 OCT 1912 – 6 November 1999)
  2. 2. Bessie Flynn (25 MAY 1914 – 18 Dec 2013) m. Bertram (Eric) Gilbertson (04 Mar 1911 – 10 Mar 1994)
    1. 1. Russell Gilbertson (1951 – ) m. Maraea (Hinemateora) Taurima (22 Dec 1940 – 7 August 1998) m. Michael's (Mum) Coate
      1. 1. Joanna (Atawhai) Ryan
      2. 2. Joanna (Atawhai Ryan's) sister
      3. 3. Michael Coate
  3. 3. Russell Flynn (26 FEB 1916 – 06 Sep 1988)
  4. 4. Frank Flynn (17 JUN 1918 – 28 MAR 1994)
  5. 5. Margaret FLYNN (04 Dec 1921 – 16 AUG 1986)
  6. 6. Doris Flynn

Edward Flynn's Timeline

2 Records

1878
11 Aug 1878
Birth of Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
1959
27 July 1959
Age 81
Death of Edward Joseph (Ted) Flynn in Nightcaps, New Zealand
Nightcaps, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Dublin, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 July 1959
    Event Place: Nightcaps, New Zealand
Find more search results for Edward Flynn

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE