Joseph, son of James Lynn III & Mical Pitts, was born about 1815 KY, died unknown Hopkins Co KY.
Occupation: Laborer & Carpenter
Military: Co D, 15th KY Cavalry, Union
Married: Lasinda Foley Aug 15, 1830 Hopkins Co KY. She was born about 1813 KY.

Children of Joseph & Lasinda:
1. Mary born 1832 Hopkins Co KY.
2. Martha born about 1834 IL.
3. Jane born about 1837 Hopkins Co KY.
4. Melvina born about 1838 Hopkins Co KY.
5. Jennella born about 1840 Hopkins Co KY.
6. Angeline born 1843 Hopkins Co KY.
7. Missouri A. born about 1848 Hopkins Co KY.
8. Enoch born Apr 15, 1849 Massac Co IL.

Notes:
1. Feb 1, 1850 Joseph Lynn was issued a final land patent certificate for 40 acres of land purchased in Massac Co IL under a congressional legislative act dated Apr 24, 1820. (copy of final certificate)
2. Sep 30, 1850 Hopkins Co KY census record shows Joseph age 38, Lasinda age 37, Mary age 18, Martha age 16, Jane age 13, Melvina age 12, Jennetta age 10, Angeline age 7 & Enoch age 1. (pg 492-493)
3. June 12, 1860 Massac Co IL census record shows Joseph Lynn age 47, Lasinda age 46, Angeline age 16, Melvina age 20, Missouri age 12 & Enoch age 11 living in Metropolis P.O. area. It is noted that Joseph is working as a laborer. (pg 826, line 209)
4. July 15, 1864 Joseph Lynn was granted a divorce from Lasinda. (Book E, pg 182)
5. July 27, 1870 Massac Co IL census record shows Joseph Lynn age 55 living & working on the farm of Susan Bider & family in Hickory Grove township. Joseph Lynn's personal property is valued at $100 & it is noted he cannot read or write. (pg 214b, line 49)
6. June 29, 1880 Massac Co IL census record shows Joseph Lynn age 65 living with the Susan Bider family in Brooklyn Precinct. He is listed as a boarder & a carpenter. (pg 85, line 331)
7. Joseph Lynn is my 1C4R.

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