Michael Kyne 1820-1971

KYNE, FLAHERTY

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MICHAEL KYNE, deceased; was born in Howard Co., Md., in 1815; moved to Dubuque in 1854, where he became the owner of a bookstore, which he soon sold and engaged in mining; was engaged in mining about five years; held the office of Superintendent of Poor Relief about two years; moved to Prairie Creek Township in April 1865. Was married about 1843 to Bridget Flaherty: had eight children-Matthias, James, John, George, William, Julia A. and Mary E.

James Kyne, son of Michael Kyne, is the junior partner of the firm of Bussard & Kyne, owners of Washington Mills. Was married to Bridget Potts, and is miller of the Washington Mills; 148 acres belong to the mill company in Sec. 36. Mr. Kyne is Independent in politics and is a member of the Catholic Church; his post-office address is Washington Mills.

"The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm