Henry W. Hallinan

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.

Henry W. Hallinan
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 10th Essex district
In office
1957–1960
Preceded byPhilip J. Durkin
Succeeded byJohn T. Berry
Personal details
Born(1915-02-01)February 1, 1915
Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1960(1960-08-29) (aged 45)
Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S.
Resting placeSt. Mary's Cemetery
Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Vermont
OccupationCivil engineer

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.[2]

Politics

Hallinan was a member of the Peabody city council from 1947 to 1951 and was the council president in 1951.[2] In 1955 he was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor.[3] 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.[2]

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