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Post by markland on Sept 22, 2005 16:47:00 GMT -6
Found this obituary in the October 17, 1890 Brooklyn Eagle.
"Lawrence J. Flynn died yesterday at 734 Leonard street. The deceased was a veteran of the regular army and fought with the late General Custer in the Indian war and was near him when he was killed. Mr. Flynn was a pensioner for wounds received while in the army. He had several hemorrhages during the past three months. The immediate cause of death was dropsy. Mr. Flynn was well known and respected in the Seventeenth ward."
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Post by Diane Merkel on Sept 22, 2005 22:35:08 GMT -6
It sounds as if you found another candidate for the second edition of Scout's book!
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Post by Scout on Sept 23, 2005 6:57:50 GMT -6
And yet another sole survivor! ...and was near the General when he was killed! wow, these guys were everywhere at one time, it's amazing. This guy even drew a pension for his heroic actions at the LBH, really pulled the wool over someone's eyes.
Thanks for the posting Markland.
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Post by markland on Sept 23, 2005 7:27:06 GMT -6
Now don't get so excited Scout.  I figure the wording is that of the reporter. And anyway, in western terms, three miles is considered "near." Have a good day, Billy |
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Post by Diane Merkel on Sept 23, 2005 19:55:50 GMT -6
The only Flynn within three miles of the Last Stand was Errol!
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Post by Scout on Sept 24, 2005 7:25:55 GMT -6
Well Billy, I can tell you have some doubt about New York newspapers quoting fact, but there is no Lawrence Flynn listed on any rosters that I searched. If Mr. Flynn says he was with Custer when he was killed then I'm sure that's the way he told it...it makes no difference one way or another because Flynn wasn't even there. Sole survivor number 437. Thanks again!
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Post by markland on Sept 24, 2005 10:18:28 GMT -6
OMG, I didn't even cross-check against the regimental roster; I forgot it was on-line as a matter of fact.  Anyway, glad to contribute. Billy |
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Post by elisabeth on Sept 25, 2005 7:09:17 GMT -6
Enlisted under a false name, perhaps?
That's yet another of the uncertainties that bedevil LBH ... We can't even be certain the LIES are genuine!
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Post by Diane Merkel on Sept 25, 2005 10:02:16 GMT -6
Elisabeth -- LOL!!! ;D
I checked known aliases and there isn't a Flynn, but you are correct. We will never be certain about some of these guys.
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Post by markland on Sept 26, 2005 16:29:11 GMT -6
 Now you guys have me curious. I will check the rolls of recruits and reenlistments and see if Mr. Flynn was mentioned. I will also try to find my list of the men "not with the regiment" on the June, 1876 regimental return and see if I see him. Billy
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Post by Jenny on Jan 11, 2023 19:11:42 GMT -6
Elisabeth -- LOL!!! ;D I checked known aliases and there isn't a Flynn, but you are correct. We will never be certain about some of these guys. Is there a page for known aliases? If not where are you finding them? Could be interesting for my project.... Jenny |
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Post by noggy on Jan 12, 2023 8:14:47 GMT -6
Elisabeth -- LOL!!! ;D I checked known aliases and there isn't a Flynn, but you are correct. We will never be certain about some of these guys. Is there a page for known aliases? If not where are you finding them? Could be interesting for my project.... Jenny I doubt there is a website or page dedicated to aliases, but if i recall correctly, Fred's Åarticipants book has some..? There are aliases listed for several people here, if it is complete I do not know (I just searched for the word "alias" in the different rows): littlebighorn.info/Cavalry/NameC.htmNoggy |
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Post by Jenny on Jan 12, 2023 17:55:18 GMT -6
OK, thanks. I have and used Fred's book extensively. I thought maybe there was a secret alias location I was unaware of!
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Post by Diane Merkel on Jan 13, 2023 10:05:50 GMT -6
Men with Custer has two pages of known aliases.
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I figure the wording is that of the reporter. And anyway, in western terms, three miles is considered "near." 
