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Lafayette Journal and Courier
Monday, December 10, 1923, pg. 1
DEATH CLAIMS DAVID H. FLYNN
One of Lafayette's Most Widely Known Citizens Dies at Family Home
DAVID H. FLYNN, former clerk of Tippecanoe County and one of Lafayette's most widely
known citizens, passed away Sunday morning at 8 o'clock at the family home, 1011 Heath
street. He had been in poor health for some time and death was due to paralysis.
MR. FLYNN was born in New York state May 25, 1846, and was the son of JOHN and MARY MARTIN
FLYNN. He came to Indiana with his parents in 1857 and they located in White county,
where the father had taken a contract for a large ditch being constructed by the state.
When he was 15 years old MR. FLYNN started on an independent career and took employment
with the L. Falley & Sons Shoe company, of Lafayette. He advanced rapidly and later
was sent on the road as a salesman. In 1875 he became a member of the firm and served as
bookkeeper and confidential clerk until 1880, when he disposed of his interests. He then
took employment with a Portland (Me.) shoe company as a salesman, holding that position
for ten years. He was successful in his undertakings and was held in high esteem by a
large circle of friends.
In 1890 MR. FLYNN was elected clerk of Tippecanoe County by the Republican party and he
filled the office with credit to himself and the party. He was re-elected and served a
total of eight years. Since that time he was admitted to the practice of law in the local
courts and was also engaged in the real estate business. He was a staunch Republican and
was always active in the councils of the party.
MR. FLYNN was a veteran of the Civil War and was an active member of the Grand Army of the
Republic. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity and belonged to Tippecanoe Lodge
No. 492, F. and A.M.; Tippecanoe County Council No. 68, R. and S.; was past eminent
commander of Lafayette Commandery No. 3, K. T. and was a Shriner. He also belonged to the
Knights of Pythias and the Odd Fellows.
In 1869 MR. FLYNN was united in marriage with MISS CLARA A. SNYDER, of Lafayette. She
died in 1880. In 1886 he was married to MISS MARTHA HOVEY, of Michigan, who survives. He
is also survived by the following children: MRS. MABEL F. MITCHELL and MRS. GEORGE B.
HOWK, of Los Angeles, Cal; MRS. J. HOWARD SELL, of Philiadelphia; and HARRY D. FLYNN of
Madison, Wis.
Funeral services will be conducted from Central Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon, interment in Springvale cemetery. The members of the G.A.R. will
hold flag service at the grave.