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 | |
|---|---|
 Hallinan, circa 1959 | |
| 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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1915 Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 1960 (aged 45) Peabody, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Vermont |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
Early life
editHallinan 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
editHallinan 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]