Sullivan Flanders, b. 1846, NY

Who were the parents of Sullivan Flanders, b. 1846 NY.He was a soldier stationed in Ft. Clark, TX in 1870.He is found in Pct. #2, Brownsville, TX, page #14 in the 1870 TX Census.He was married to Emma Newland, b. 31 August, 1846, St. Mary's St., Landsport, Hants, England. Her father was Geo. Francis Newland and her mother was Amelia Knight.Sullivan and Emma Flanders had the following known children: (1) Charles, b. 1867, TX; (2) Jessie, (f) b., 1869, TX.Sullivan's wife, Emma, married (2) August Jenk or Jeuk.Would appreciate any information on the parents of Sullivan Flanders. Docflanders3@juno.com