Thomas Flynn (1858–1940)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1858 in New York, NY
- Died
- 1940 in Flushing, MI
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Flynn born? 1858 in New York, NY.
When did Thomas Flynn die? 1940 in Flushing, MI.
Life story
Thomas Flynn (1858–1940) was born in 1858 in New York, NY, and died in 1940 in Flushing, MI, at about age 82. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1861 · age 3 — The American Civil War began
1869 · age 11 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1892 · age 34 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1906 · age 48 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1917 · age 59 — The United States entered World War I
1929 · age 71 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1939 · age 81 — World War II began in Europe
Questions about Thomas Flynn
When was Thomas Flynn born?
Thomas Flynn was born in 1858 in New York, NY.
Where was Thomas Flynn born?
Thomas Flynn was born in New York, NY.
When did Thomas Flynn die?
Thomas Flynn died in 1940 in Flushing, MI.
Where did Thomas Flynn die?
Thomas Flynn died in Flushing, MI.
How old was Thomas Flynn at the time of death?
Thomas Flynn was about 82 years old.
Where is Thomas Flynn buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Flynn was born?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Flynn died?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Flynn's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 3); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 13); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 42); World War I began (1914, age 56); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 71).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Flynn?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named Thomas Flynn are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1858
New York, NY
Death
1940
Flushing, MI
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AncestryData, "Thomas Flynn (1858–1940)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-flynn-1858-1940-2dccdf46/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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