John Flinn

    John Flinn, farmer, is a native of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and is a son of J. and Nora Flinn, both natives of Ireland. Our subject is the son of a farmer, and was in youth bound to one John Carran, of Tippecanoe County, in which county he was afterward wedded to Miss Josie Sherry, a native of Tippecanoe County, and daughter of James Sherry.

    After his marriage, Mr. Flinn farmed for some time in his native county, and about six years ago came to this county (Benton) and settled on his present homestead. His average yield of corn is from 5,000 to 6,000 bushels; he has usually from twelve to fourteen horses, also from four to six colts. Mr. and Mrs. Flinn have been blessed with two children -Grace C. and Nellie.

Source: Counties of Warren, Benton, Jasper and Newton, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. F.A. Battey & Co., 1883.