Fynn, John, Private, approximately 1810-
Person
Biography
Private, Co. H. 1st Dragoons. A hatter by civilian trade.
Incorrect identification
Initially misidentified as Private John Flynn
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Fynn, John (Private), 1839 - 1844
File
Identifier: 1981.008.3
Scope and Contents
“Reminiscences of Some Incidents in the Career of an United States Dragoon Between the Years 1839 and 1844.” Private John Flynn's personal account of campaigns in which he participated while serving in Company H, US Dragoons, out of Fort Leavenworth. Journal begins: "Enlisted on the 11th December 1839, remained 10 days at Governors Island, New York Harbour, then sent to Carlisle, Pa., barracks, a drilling depot, or school of practise as it's called...."
Dates:
1839 - 1844
Reminiscences of Some Incidents in the Career of an United States Dragoon Between the Years 1839 and 1844
Digital Image
Identifier: 1981-008-3-fynnjohn
Dates:
1839 - 1844