Flinn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

In the 19th century, thousands of Irish left their English-occupied homeland for North America. Like most new world settlers, the Irish initially settled on the eastern shores of the continent but began to move westward with the promise of owning land. The height of this Irish migration came during the Great Potato Famine of the late 1840s. With apparently nothing to lose, Irish people left on ships bound for North America and Australia. Unfortunately a great many of these passengers lost their lives - the only thing many had left - to disease, starvation, and accidents during the long and dangerous journey. Those who did safely arrive in "the land of opportunities" were often used for the hard labor of building railroads, coal mines, bridges, and canals. The Irish were critical to the quick development of the infrastructure of the United States and Canada. Passenger and immigration lists indicate that members of the Flinn family came to North America quite early:

Flinn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Bernard Flinn, who landed in America in 1760 4
• Barnard Flinn, who settled in America in 1762
• John Flinn, who arrived in America in 1797 4

Flinn Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Andrew Flinn, who settled in New York State in 1803
• Michael Flinn, who landed in America in 1809 4
• Thomas Flinn, who landed in America in 1809 4
• Lawrence Flinn, who arrived in Boston, Massachusetts in 1818 4
• James Flinn, who arrived in Mobile County, Ala in 1840 4
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Flinn Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• John Flinn, who landed in Canada in 1820
• Valentine Flinn, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1823
• Maurice C Flinn, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1826
• Daniel Flinn, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1828
• John Flinn, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1828
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Flinn Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• James Flinn, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Almorah" on April 1817, settling in New South Wales, Australia 5
• Mr. William Flinn, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Baring" in December 1818, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 6
• Mr. John Flinn, (Flynn), (b. 1803), aged 19, Irish weaver who was convicted in Dublin, Ireland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Countess of Harcourt" on 3rd September 1822, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 7
• Mr. Joseph Flinn, English convict who was convicted in Coventry, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "England"on 28th April 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
• Miss Catherine Flinn, (Flynn), (b. 1803), aged 23, Irish country servant who was convicted in Cavan, Ireland for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Brothers" on 3rd October 1826, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
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Flinn Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• Mr. Michael Flinn, Scottish settler from Edinburgh travelling from Leith aboard the ship 'Melbourne' arriving in Port Chalmers, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 18th March 1861 10
• Mr. John Flinn, (b. 1839), aged 23, Cornish farm labourer departing on 5th August 1862 aboard the ship "Chrysolite" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 24th November 1862 11
• Mr. William Flinn, (b. 1853), aged 21, Cornish labourer departing on 10th June 1874 aboard the ship "Cathcart" arriving in Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand on 29th August 1874 11

• Kelly Flinn (b. 1970), American pilot, first female B-52 pilot in the United States Air Force
• William Flinn (1851-1924), American political boss and construction magnate
• Don Flinn (1892-1959), American who played major league baseball
• Kathleen Flinn, American writer and journalist
• Ryan Patric Flinn (b. 1980), American football punter
• John Richard Flinn (b. 1954), former Major League Baseball pitcher
• Kelton Flinn, American computer game designer
• Alex Flinn, American author of novels for young adults
• Kenneth A. Flinn, American fighter pilot and flying ace in the U.S. Navy, during World War II, credited with 5 aerial victories
• George M. Flinn, American politician, Member of Minnesota State House of Representatives 16th District, 1915-16 12
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