Flanigan - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Aug 14, at his home in Darlington, the family and friends of Archibald Flanigan to the number of 70  met to celebrate his 80th birthday. There were present with their families, all his children but two, one in Illinois and one in Kansas. The festive board was piled high with the choicest bits, all went merry as a marriage bell and every guest entered fully into the enjoyment of the occasion. Several very handsome presents were given by children and others present. Archibald Flanigan was born in Frederick County, Virginia August 14, 1809 soon after which he removed with his parents to Ross County, Ohio where he resided until the year 1835 at which date he ame to Indiana and settled in Franklin Township, in this county where he has since lived and will probably close his earthly career.  Mr. Flanigan came at an early day, helped to clear the forest and pave the way for others toiled early and late and accumulated considerable property and now having reached four score years nothing is more fitting than to have his children and friends father round in social intercourse. May he live to enjoy other gatherings under as favorable circumstances is the prayer of his … Friends