Michael Flynn (1845–1916)
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- Born
- 1845
- Died
- 1916
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- Names in Stone
When was Michael Flynn born? 1845.
When did Michael Flynn die? 1916.
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Michael Flynn (1845–1916) was born in 1845, and died in 1916, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents Michael's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Michael's life.
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The world Michael lived through
1845 · age 0 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1861 · age 16 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 22 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 31 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 53 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 61 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 69 — World War I began
Questions about Michael Flynn
When was Michael Flynn born?
Michael Flynn was born in 1845.
When did Michael Flynn die?
Michael Flynn died in 1916.
How old was Michael Flynn at the time of death?
Michael Flynn was about 71 years old.
Where is Michael Flynn buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Michael's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Michael Flynn was born?
In 1845, the U.S. presidents were John Tyler and James K. Polk.
Who was president when Michael Flynn died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Michael died.
What happened in the world the year Michael Flynn was born?
In 1845, the Irish Potato Famine began.
What major events happened during Michael Flynn's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 18); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 26); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 53); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 63).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Flynn?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Michael Flynn are on AncestryData?
3 people named Michael Flynn are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1845
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1916
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AncestryData, "Michael Flynn (1845–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/michael-flynn-1845-1916-74cffdc2/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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Died 1858 in Camp Floyd, UT
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