Michael Flynn (1857–1930)
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- Born
- 1857
- Died
- 1930
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- Names in Stone
When was Michael Flynn born? 1857.
When did Michael Flynn die? 1930.
Life story
Michael Flynn (1857–1930) was born in 1857, and died in 1930, at about age 73. 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
1861 · age 4 — The American Civil War began
1867 · age 10 — The United States purchased Alaska
1876 · age 19 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1898 · age 41 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 49 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 57 — World War I began
1920 · age 63 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
Questions about Michael Flynn
When was Michael Flynn born?
Michael Flynn was born in 1857.
When did Michael Flynn die?
Michael Flynn died in 1930.
How old was Michael Flynn at the time of death?
Michael Flynn was about 73 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 1857, the U.S. presidents were Franklin Pierce and James Buchanan.
Who was president when Michael Flynn died?
Herbert Hoover was president of the United States when Michael died.
What major events happened during Michael Flynn's lifetime?
During Michael's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 4); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 35); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 49); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 60); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 72).
Which U.S. censuses would include Michael Flynn?
Federal censuses taken during Michael's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930. 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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1857
Death
1930
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AncestryData, "Michael Flynn (1857–1930)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/michael-flynn-1857-1930-e95204b4/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Died 1858 in Camp Floyd, UT
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