Henry W. Hallinan
Henry W. Hallinan | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 10th Essex district | |
In office 1957–1960 | |
Preceded by | Philip J. Durkin |
Succeeded by | John T. Berry |
Member of the Peabody City Council | |
In office 1947–1951 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. | February 1, 1915
Died | August 29, 1960 Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. | (aged 45)
Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Vermont |
Occupation | Civil engineer |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- 1915 births
- 1960 deaths
- American civil engineers
- Democratic Party members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Massachusetts city council members
- Members of the Peabody City Council (Massachusetts)
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- University of Vermont alumni
- 20th-century members of the Massachusetts General Court