Francis Flynn
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Francis Joseph Flynn (1864 - 1898)

Francis Joseph Flynn
Born in Greene, New York, United Statesmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 33 in Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australiamap
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Biography

Known as General Mite, was an American dwarf who performed as a showman at various competitions around the world.


Francis Joseph Flynn was born on 6 October 1864 in Greene, New York, the son of Edward Finnion Flynn and Mary Ann Flynn.

Marriage

In 1884, Flynn married an English dwarf, Millie Edwards, in England. The wedding was widely publicized and attended. From then on, the couple were exhibited as the "Royal American Midgets" and "General and Mrs. Mite" in many advertisements.

In 1890, Flynn and Edwards moved to Australia.

Death

Francis Joseph Flynn died in Broken Hill, New South Wales on 5 October 1898, one day before his 34th birthday.

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