| 1. | Pirney Flint* was born in 1825 in Norfolk, England; died on 28 Jun 1891. Notes:
-came to Canada age 12
-became a mason by trade
-went to Indiana 1845 (age 20), then to California c1850 for the gold rush with brother Robert
-8 children
1871 census: Perney Flint, 45, Farmer, CofE, living Westminster with wife Ann, 2 sons, 4 daughters, widowed mother-in-law; b. England
Flint/Blinn/Allsop
[HCM p 81] Pirney Flint, farmer, was born in England in 1825, and is the son of Robert Flint, who was also a native of that country. ...Pirney was twelve years of age when he came with his parents to this country. He received a common school education, and learned the mason's trade, which he followed until 1855. He went to Indiana in 1845, and from there to California in 1850, coming home in 1855. He was married, about two years after he came home, to Ann Elson, the daughter of John and Mary Elson (of German descent), of London Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Flint were born these children: - Charlotte Hannah, Annie, Fannie, Mary, Eliza, Edna, Peter and Robert. After marriage, Mr. Flint settled down on the old homestead, and there he has since resided, with the exception of a short time when he was in Valparaiso, Ind., and was there engaged in mining until 1855. He then returned to his present farm. Mr. Flint takes an active interest in all laudable enterprises, and has been school trustee for a number of years. He is a Reformer in politics, and a man of liberal views on all subjects of importance. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and an honorable, upright citizen.
Pirney married Ann Elson* on 01 Jun 1859. Ann (daughter of John Elson and Mary Bioto) was born about 1838 in Ontario, Canada; died on 27 Jun 1874. [Group Sheet]
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1825 - 1891 (66 years)
