Thomas W Flannigan (abt. 1831 - 1893)

Born about 1831 in Tennessee, United States

Husband of Rebecca (Bell) Flannigan — married 26 Sep 1854 in Alcorn, Alcorn County, Mississippi, United States

Descendants

Died 24 Jul 1893 at about age 62 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States

Biography

Thomas was mentioned in a record of 1850 Census.^[1]

Thomas married Rebecca Jane Jane 26 Sep 1854 in Alcorn, Mississippi, United States. Together they had a daughter, Fannie Flannigan, about 1855.

Thomas was mentioned in a record of 1860 Census.^[2]

Thomas was mentioned in a record of 1880 Census.^[3]

Thomas and Jane adopts "Blanche Donovan" - the case of her father John abandoning his family during the epidemic was notorious and famous.Thomas adopts Blanche Donovan - the case of her father John abandoning his family during the epidemic was notorious and famous.^[4]

Thomas was mentioned in a record of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War 1890 Census.^[5]

Thos Flanagan died (age 62) on 24 July 1893 in Shelby, Tennessee, United States.^[6]

Thomas and Jane Flannigan's adopted daughter Blanche Harrington died on 26 April 1966 in Denison, Grayson, Texas, United States.^[7]

Research Notes

That the person in "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976" is the daughter of Thomas Flannigan and Jane Bell is conjecture.

Sneed-20 17:43, 1 April 2013 (EDT)

This daughter was adopted, not their natural child.

Sources

1. ↑ United States Census, 1850; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6GK3-XC3?cc=1401638&wc=95RJ-BZ6%3A1031309501%2C1032098801%2C1032098802
   "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6GK3-XC3?cc=1401638&wc=95RJ-BZ6%3A1031309501%2C1032098801%2C1032098802 : 9 April 2016), Mississippi > Tishomingo > Tishomingo county > image 306 of 337; citing NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
   1850 Thomas Flanagan in Tishomingo Co MS
2. ↑ United States Census, 1860; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB2-9FXQ?cc=1473181&wc=7QJZ-PM4%3A1589422280%2C1589422414%2C1589423446
   "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYB2-9FXQ?cc=1473181&wc=7QJZ-PM4%3A1589422280%2C1589422414%2C1589423446 : 24 March 2017), Arkansas > Drew > Monticello > image 9 of 14; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
   1860 Census Drew Co AR, Thomas Flanagan and wife and daughter
3. ↑ Memphis, Shelby Co, TN census
   undefined
   (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB6-94DH?i=48&cc=1417683 : 24 March 2022)
4. ↑ Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927: "Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927"
   Catalog: Probate Court minutes (Shelby County, Tennessee) Minutes, v. 50-51, Nov. 1887-Dec. 1888
   Image path: Tennessee Probate Court Books, 1795-1927 > Shelby > Probate records, 1887-1888, Vol. 50 > image 125 of 344
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-2B9B-F9 (accessed 19 December 2023)
5. ↑ United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890; https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939V-523B-9?cc=1877095&wc=M62D-Q2W%3A174323801%2C174501101%2C174320903
   "United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:939V-523B-9?cc=1877095&wc=M62D-Q2W%3A174323801%2C174501101%2C174320903 : 22 May 2014), Tennessee > Shelby > All > image 67 of 166; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
   Thomas Flanaghan entry in Shelby Co, served as 2nd Lt Company A 1st battalion from Arkansas, 1861-1862
6. ↑ Death: "Tennessee, Shelby County, Memphis, Board of Health Death Records, 1848-1913", database with images
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008265035; Image number: 403
   FamilySearch Record: 4VX3-GSMM (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS54-9LK7
   Thos Flanagan death 24 Jul 1893 (age 62) in Shelby, Tennessee, United States.
7. ↑ Death of daughter Blanche Harrington: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976", database with images
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005164793; FHL microfilm: 2117976; Record number: 23777
   FamilySearch Record: K3XY-25Q (accessed 29 September 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBK-92JW Image number 00700
   Thomas Flannigan in death record for daughter Blanche Harrington 26 Apr 1966 in Denison, Grayson, Texas, United States.

• Thomas Flannigan in entry for Blanche Harrington, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976", Dallas, Dallas, Texas, 26 Apr 1966

Acknowledgments

• This person was created through the import of JDS_09_17_10.ged on 09 February 2011.