Henry W. Hallinan Explained

Henry W. Hallinan
Birth Date:1 February 1915
Birth Place:Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
Death Place:Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
Restingplace:St. Mary's Cemetery
Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation:Civil engineer
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Vermont
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 10th Essex district
Term Start:1957
Term End:1960
Predecessor:Philip J. Durkin
Successor:John T. Berry

Henry Walter Hallinan (February 1, 1915 – August 29, 1960) was an American politician who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1957 to 1960.

Early life

Hallinan was born on February 1, 1915, in Peabody, Massachusetts. He graduated from Peabody High School and the University of Vermont.[1] He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a civil engineer for the Massachusetts Department of Public Works.

Politics

Hallinan was a member of the Peabody city council from 1947 to 1951 and was the council president in 1951. In 1955 he was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor.[2] He won a 1957 special election for the Massachusetts House of Representatives seat in the 10th Essex district. He remained in the House until his death on August 29, 1960.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1959-60 . 3 May 2023.
  2. News: Mayoralty Fights Top List as 12 Cities Hold Primaries . The Boston Globe . October 11, 1955.
  3. News: Funerals: Representative Henry W. Hallinan Of Peabody Dies . The Boston Globe . August 30, 1960.