Frank A. Leddy, well known in real estate circles in New Haven, his native city, was born April 3, 1879, a son of Thomas J. and Ellen (O’Brien) Leddy. The father, a native of Mount Carmel, Connecticut, was for twenty-five years prior to his death, which occurred on the 30th of December, 1890, superintendent for Peck Brothers & Company. His wife, who was born in New Zealand, is still living, her home being at No. 478 Winthrop avenue in New Haven. Their family numbered six children.

  Frank A. Leddy, who was the fourth in order of birth, began his education at the usual age in the schools of New Haven, passing through consecutive grades to the high school. He started out in business in 1897, securing a position in the office of the estate of Edward Malley. He was made manager of the real estate interests of that estate in 1903 and was made a trustee of the estate on the death of Edward Malley in July, 1909. His attention is now given to the administration of real estate interests connected with the business.

  On the 3d of September, 1895, Mr. Leddy was united in marriage to Miss Ellen McDermott, a daughter of James McDermott, of Boston, Massachusetts. They have one son, William E., nineteen years of age, who was born in New Haven and was graduated from the high school, while now he is a student in Fordham College.

  The religious faith of the family is that of the Roman Catholic church, while fraternally Mr. Leddy is connected with the Eagles and the Elks. He also belongs to the Union League. He is a resourceful and enterprising business man and capably manages whatever comes to his hand to do. His plans are always well formulated and promptly executed and he has been actuated by high and honorable purpose in all that he has undertaken.