M. Henry Wall


Michael Henry Wall was a Massachusetts politician who served as a member, and President of the City Council, and as the 46th Mayor of Lynn, Massachusetts.

Early life

Wall was born on Blossom Street, in Lynn's “Brickyard” section.
In 1919 he married Theresa Rich, and he was a graduate of St. Mary’s Boys High School. Wall worked from 1917 to 1942 as a machinist for the General Electric Company.
Wall was the Treasurer and Asst. Business Manager of Local 201.

Public service career

Lynn City Council

Wall entered politics in 1938 and was elected as from Ward Five to the city council. and he served in that capacity from 1939 until 1953. In 1957 Wall was elected as an At Large city councilor and in 1961 he was re-elected. Wall was elected as President of the Lynn City Council.

Mayor of Lynn

In 1961 Mayor Thomas P. Costin, Jr. became the postmaster of Lynn, Costin officially resigned the mayor's office on July 3, 1961, and pursuant to the city charter, as president of the City Council, Wall succeeded Costin as mayor. 0n November 7, 1961, Wall was elected mayor in his own right. Running unopposed, Wall was re-elected on November 5, 1963.

Death

He died on December 25, 1970.