Legislator Details
Judge Cornelius OFlynn
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 46
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/10/1810
City: Tralee, Ireland
County: County Kerry, Ireland
Country: Ireland
Death
Date: 1/26/1869
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Mount Elliott Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Mary Ann; children: Cornelius J., Irene A. and others
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Morris and Briget O'Flynn. When he emigratedin 1828, he first settled in New York and studied law and was admitted to the bar. In 1836, he moved to Grand Rapids, MI before settling in Detroit. He was Probate Judge (1844-52), Postmaster of Detroit (1857), City Attorney (1840-1843) and member of the Common Council. He was one of the founders of the common school system. Member of the Detroit bar which he entered in 1834. He and Dr. Alvord published the Detroit Herald from 1859-61.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Judiciary
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1856
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1857
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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