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Willis Flynn 1911–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1911

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 12 Sep 1979

Death Location: Jasper, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Flynn

Mother: Willie Meeks

Spouse(s): Rebecca Cleek

Children(s): Willis Flynn

In 1911, Willis Flynn entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Henry Flynn And Willie Myrtle Meeks. In 1920, Willis Flynn resided in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Willis Flynn resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee. Willis Flynn married Rebecca Florence Cleek, and had children including Gwendolyn Flynn, Willis Dwight Flynn. Willis Flynn passed away in 1979 in Jasper, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Willis Flynn entered the world in Tennessee, born to James Henry Flynn And Willie Myrtle Meeks.
  • In 1920, Willis Flynn resided in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Willis Flynn resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee.
  • Willis Flynn married Rebecca Florence Cleek, and had children including Gwendolyn Flynn, Willis Dwight Flynn.
  • Willis Flynn passed away in 1979 in Jasper, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Flynn's Ancestors

Self
Willis Flynn
1911–1979
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
James Henry Flynn
1879–1923
Tracy City, Grundy Co. TN
Willie (Myrtle) Meeks
1883–1979
Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Michael Flynn
1830–1896
Belfast, Antrim, Ireland
Elizabeth ((Eliza)) Keeling
1845–1899
Tennessee, United States
Willis (Benson) Meeks
1843–1904
Paynes Cove, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Nancy (Jane) Harrison
1853–1925
Putnam County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Flynn
1801–
Bridget Sullivan
1808–
Charlotte McGrew
1804–1873
Tabitha Moore
1811–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Flynn's Descendants

1.
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Willis Flynn (abt 1911–12 Sep 1979) m. Rebecca (Florence) Cleek (1921–22 Mar 1985)
  1. 1. Willis (Dwight) Flynn 1931–2006

Willis Flynn's Timeline

5 Records

1911
abt 1911
Birth of Willis Flynn in Tennessee
Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 9
Willis Flynn resided here in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Willis Flynn resided here in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 29
Willis Flynn resided here in Palmer, Grundy, Tennessee
Palmer, Grundy, Tennessee
1979
12 Sep 1979
Age 68
Death of Willis Flynn in Jasper, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Jasper, Marion, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 31-4
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 37
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 31-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Palmer, Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 96
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 31-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Jasper, Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jasper, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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