William Flinn
William Flinn was born in Loramie Township, this county, July 18, 1836. He is a son of William N. and Mary Flinn, who were among the early settlers of Loramie Township. He was reared on a farm, and he made farming his principal business until 1877, when he engaged in the manufacturing of tile at North Houston, which business he has since been conducting. On the 3d of December, 1856, he married Miss Charlotte Harmoney, daughter of Christian and Elizabeth Harmoney. Miss Harmoney was born in Franklin County, Pa., July 5, 1836, and came to Shelby County with her parents in 1848. By this union he has four children, viz., Hudson, Mary E., Edward C., and Effie M. On the 1st of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, 50th O. V. I., served three years, and was honorably discharged from the service August 1st, 1865. He was in the Army of the Tennessee under Gen. Sherman. In October, 1866, he was elected justice of the peace of Loramie Township. He has been re-elected six successive terms, and is now filling the office.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883