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James "Arthur" Flynn 1889 – 1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1889

Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 3 Jan 1974

Death Location: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee

Father: John Flinn

Mother: Sarah Ailey

Spouse(s): Kate Ellison, Priscilla Catlett

Children(s): Joe Flynn, John Flynn, Luther Flynn, Lloyd Flynn, Frances Flynn, Nannie Flynn

The story of James "Arthur" Flynn began in 1889 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1900, James "Arthur" Flynn resided in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, James "Arthur" Flynn resided in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA. James "Arthur" Flynn married Kate Ada B. Ellison, Priscilla Catlett, and had children including Joe H. Flynn, John Earl Flynn, Luther Ray Flynn, Lloyd Clay Flynn, Frances Anna Flynn, Nannie Mildred Flynn. James "Arthur" Flynn passed away in 1974 in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee.

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

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Biography

  • The story of James "Arthur" Flynn began in 1889 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1900, James "Arthur" Flynn resided in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, James "Arthur" Flynn resided in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA.
  • James "Arthur" Flynn married Kate Ada B. Ellison, Priscilla Catlett, and had children including Joe H. Flynn, John Earl Flynn, Luther Ray Flynn, Lloyd Clay Flynn, Frances Anna Flynn, Nannie Mildred Flynn.
  • James "Arthur" Flynn passed away in 1974 in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Flinn
1848 – 1926
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Sarah Ailey
1854 – 1940
Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Kate Ellison
1899 – 1972
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Priscilla Catlett
1893 – 1921
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Children(s)

Joe Flynn
1923 – 1993
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee
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John Flynn
1935 – 2010
Birth Location: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
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Luther Flynn
1913 – 2008
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Lloyd Flynn
1915 – 2000
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Frances Flynn
1916 – 1996
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Nannie Flynn
1919 – 1992
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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James Flynn's Ancestors

Self
James Flynn
1889 – 1974
Birth Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
John Chambers Flinn
1848 – 1926
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sarah ("Susan") Ailey
1854 – 1940
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Flynn's Descendants

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James ("Arthur") Flynn (9 Sep 1889 – 3 Jan 1974) m. Kate (Ada B.) Ellison (26 Aug 1899 – 5 Apr 1972) m. Priscilla Catlett (6 Mar 1893 – 17 Mar 1921)
  1. 1. Joe (H.) Flynn (31 Oct 1923 – 24 Jul 1993)
  2. 2. John (Earl) Flynn (26 Jun 1935 – 6 Sep 2010)
  3. 3. Luther (Ray) Flynn (12 Oct 1913 – 9 Oct 2008)
  4. 4. Lloyd (Clay) Flynn (14 Apr 1915 – 25 Jan 2000)
  5. 5. Frances (Anna) Flynn (23 Nov 1916 – 2 May 1996) m. Rockford ("Berlin") Leatherwood (31 May 1915 – 26 Oct 1989)
    1. 1. J. (B.) Leatherwood (abt 1937 – )
    2. 2. Don Leatherwood (abt 1939 – )
    3. 3. Lloyd ("Clay") Leatherwood (6 Dec 1940 – ) m. Mildred Kay (18 May 1951 – ) m. Ina (Ruth) Eslinger (26 Feb 1941 – ) m. Charlene (L.) Seaton (13 Dec 1944 – )
      1. 1. Peggy (Ruth) Leatherwood (5 Jan 1963 – 5 Jan 1963)
    4. 4. Boyd (R.) Leatherwood (21 Aug 1942 – 13 Jan 2009)
    5. 5. Marie (Frances) Leatherwood (17 May 1945 – )
    6. 6. Irene Leatherwood (abt 1947 – )
    7. 7. Dwight (R. "Leather Britches") Leatherwood (31 Mar 1948 – 22 Aug 1994)
    8. 8. Glenda (Ila) Leatherwood (24 May 1949 – )
  6. 6. Nannie (Mildred) Flynn (14 Feb 1919 – 17 Oct 1992)

James Flynn's Timeline

7 Records

1889
9 Sep 1889
Birth of James "Arthur" Flynn in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 11
James "Arthur" Flynn resided here in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
James "Arthur" Flynn resided here in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
James "Arthur" Flynn resided here in Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
James "Arthur" Flynn resided here in District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
James "Arthur" Flynn resided here in Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1974
3 Jan 1974
Age 85
Death of James "Arthur" Flynn in Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1889
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241596
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 2256; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 735.0; FHL microfilm: 2341990
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-4
    [5] Social Security Death Index, Number: 414-60-6505; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Sevier; Roll: 1877690
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375531

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0141; FHL microfilm: 1375531

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1974
    Event Place: Dandridge, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 414-60-6505; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Sevier; Roll: 1877690

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3908; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: 2256; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 735.0; FHL microfilm: 2341990

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1241596
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