"F" Obituaries

ANDERSON FREEMAN FLINN was born in Abbeville District, South Carolina,
April 27, 1817, and died at his home in Hale County, Ala., January 22, 1889, in his 72d year.
In early life he was married to Mrs. Nancy C. Stewart, nee Barton. She
having departed this life, leaving him behind with seven children, he was
married to Mrs. Mattie A. Spalding, nee Brown, in November, 1872.
All the children of his first wife are living, and his last wife, with
one sweet little girl (Mattie), are left to mourn their loss.
Brother Flinn was noted for his honesty and faithfulness in dealing with
his fellow-man. That due him, he wanted, and what he owed, he took much
pleasure in paying. No man, white or black, who labored for him failed to
receive his pay, nor was there any complaint because of delay. He joined the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, years since, but withdrew for causes known
to himself, and remained out of the church for several years. In August, 1886,
he came back to the church, pledging himself to God, which pledge he kept to
the day of his death. When religiously interrogated he would answer, "I am
doing the best I can." His suffering was long; for six months and more he endured the torture
of disease that preyed upon his body. For months he hoped to get well, but said, "If it is the Lord's will, I am going." 
He became more and more spiritual unto the last. He rejoiced in song, joined heartily in prayer, and
meekly received the Supper of the Lord. In his last illness he said, "I am as happy as one can be not to shout."   
  Is he shouting now? The Lord bless Sister Flinn, little Mattie and all that are bereft.
P. M. Guthrie. Havana, Ala., April 3, 1889. Publication Not Named and Dated April 3, 1889
Source: News Article Found in Another One of His Descendants' Family Bible and Graciously Shared

File contributed  and used with permission from Bonnie Toole etoole@aol.com July 3, 2005, 11:50 pm
Additional Comments:
Submitted by the family of a descendant of Anderson Freeman Flinn and Nancy
Caroline Barton Stewart Flinn. Both are buried at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church
Cemetery, Hale County, Alabama. They were married March 5, 1849, in Greene
County, Alabama.

  Died, on the first day of October, 1864, at her residence seven miles
northeast of Greensboro, MRS. NANCY CAROLINE FLINN, wife of Anderson Flinn, in
the 40th year of her age.
    The deceased was a native of Alabama, and was born on the 8th day of
October, 1824.  Her maiden name was Barton.  Her mother still lives.  
The disease of which she died was painful and protracted.  Her sufferings were
borne with patience and resignation.  In recording the death of this estimable
woman, it is due to her memory, and to those whom she has left to mourn her
loss, to mention some of the more prominent traits in her character. 
 Mrs. Flinn was remarkable for her energy, quick judgment, and practical good sense. 
She rarely failed of complete success in any thing she undertook.  In her
family she was frugal and industrious.  She greatly excelled in the manufacture
of many useful fabrics which the existing war has made necessary.  In
disposition Mrs. Flinn was meek, modest, amiable and affectionate.  In the
relations of wife, mother, friend and neighbor, her character was well nigh
complete.  To these good qualities she added the graces of the Christian.  She
was for many years a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  She
has left nine children, who, while they cherish her memory, would do well to
imitate her example.
    Greensboro, Nov. 8, 1864.                    J. H. P.

Beacon dated November 8, 1864
This article was obtained from a descendant of Sarah Sherill Flinn and Andrew
Jackson Moore who graciously shared the article with other family members.
Flinn, Nancy Caroline Barton Stewart September 30, 1864 File contributed by: Bonnie Toole etoole@aol.com   
Posted here with permission from Bonnie Toole
Additional Comments:
Submitted by the family of a descendant of Anderson Freeman Flinn and Nancy
Caroline Barton Stewart Flinn.  Both are buried at Mt. Hermon Methodist Church
Cemetery, Hale County, Alabama.  They were married March 5, 1849, in Greene
County, Alabama.
NOTE:  Her tombstone and family records show she died September 30, 1864. 
Nancy Caroline Barton was married to John F. Stewart February 5, 1844, and they
had two children.  Nancy and Anderson Freeman Flinn had seven children.
This article was obtained from a descendant of Sarah Sherill Flinn and Andrew
Jackson Moore who graciously shared the article with other family members.

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