Michael T. Flynn

official DIA portrait of Michael T. Flynn c. 2012, Defense Intelligence Agency website

Birth Name: Michael Thomas Flynn

Place of Birth: Middletown, Rhode Island, U.S.

Date of Birth: December 24, 1958

Ethnicity: Irish, some English

Michael T. Flynn, also known simply as Michael Flynn, is an American retired lieutenant general, and conspiracry theorist. He was Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, from July 24, 2012 to August 7, 2014, and U.S. National Security Advisor, from January 22, 2017 to February 13, 2017.

He is the son of Helen Frances and Charles Francis Flynn. Many of his family members have served in the armed forces.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was named Henry E. “Harry” Flynn (the son of John H. Flynn). John was Irish.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Katherine Aloysius Burns (the daughter of Charles Patrick Burns and Mary T. Smith). Katherine was born in Rhode Island, and was of Irish origin. Charles was the son of Patrick Crohan Burns and Abigail Moriarty. Mary was the daughter of William A. Smith and Catherine Downing.

Michael’s maternal grandfather was Frank A. Andrews (the son of Frank Andrews and Lillie Corn). Michael’s grandfather Frank was born in Tennessee.

Michael’s maternal grandmother was named Helen Fallon. Helen was born in Rhode Island.

Michael is married to Lori, with whom he has two children.

Sources: Genealogy of Michael T. Flynn – https://www.geni.com

Obituary of Michael’s mother – https://patch.com

Michael’s maternal grandparents, Frank A. Andrews and Helen Fallon, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org