Jim--nice connections going on about subject. I am researching a family line starting with the emigrating Jane Flynn (1808-1893), widow of James Flynn. In going through what's available at Duke Univ. Library, which is not far from where I live, I checked on all the Flynns in a couple of Lacka/Luzurne history volumes. Was amazed to find a two-page bio and photo of Jane's stepson John Flynn (both Jane and James were widowed before their marriage) who emigrated with her and went on to become a rr & coal entrepreneur, I think without any education or training, because he's a laborer in the 1860 census. Anyhow, I copied subject bio knowing that some others on the mailinglist were researching Flynns and might recognize this Robert. I saw no connection to Jane's line, but figured it would be useful to somebody. The Flynns in my line are from Crossmolina, Co. Mayo, according to an obit for Jane I found in The Providence Register, and supported by a clue in John's obit. kindly sent to me by Mary Casey, which has a mention of Ballina, which is not far from Crossmolina. Anne