Dr. David A. Flynn, engaged in the practice of medicine at New Haven, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, October 8, 1879, a son of Patrick and Josephine (Leighey) Flynn. The father, a native of Ireland, came to America in 1863 and first settled at Huntington, Long Island. He was a skilled mechanic and was quite successful in his business affairs. He died at Bridgeport, Connecticut, at the age of sixty-seven years. His wife, also a native of Ireland, came alone to American and she, too, settled in Huntington, Long Island, where they were married. She survives her husband and yet occupies the old home at Bridgeport. In their family were eleven children, seven of whom survive.

  Dr. Flynn was the seventh in order of birth in that family. His youthful days were passed in his native city and in the acquirement of his education he mastered the various branches of learning taught in the public schools until graduated from the high school with the class of 1899. He next entered Yale Medical College, from which he was graduated with the M. D. degree in 1905. His early practical experience came to him through service as interne in St. Francis Hospital of New Haven, with which institution he was thus connected for fourteen months. In 1907 he entered upon the private practice of medicine, in which he has since continued and in the intervening period, covering a decade, his patronage has steadily increased as he has given proof of his ability to cope with involved and intricate professional problems.

  Dr. Flynn holds membership in the Roman Catholic church. Politically he exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the democratic party. His professional connections are with the Connecticut State and the American Medical Associations and he thus keeps in close touch with the trend of modern professional thought and is quick to adopt the new and improved methods which are facilitating professional service.