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John Flinn (politician)

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John Flinn (1842 – December 24, 1906) was a merchant, contractor and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Halifax County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1871 to 1874 as a Liberal-Conservative member.

He was born in Halifax, the son of Richard Flinn, an Irish immigrant. Flinn married Ellen Hogan. He served as warden for Melville Island prison near Halifax beginning in 1875.[1] His wife took on the duties of prison matron.[2] After suffering an injury trying to prevent some prisoners from escaping, Flinn was partially paralysed and required the use of a wheelchair.

References

  • Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory (PDF). Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p. 72. ISBN 0-88871-050-X. Retrieved 2018-04-23.
  1. ^ Swainger, J The Canadian Department of Justice and the Completion of Confederation, 1867-1878 (2001) ISBN 0-7748-0793-8
  2. ^ Annual Report By Canada Office of the Commissioner of Penitentiaries (1868-1879)


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