Benjamin F. Hallett

Benjamin F. Hallett
United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
In office
1853–1857
Preceded byGeorge Lunt
Succeeded byCharles L. Woodbury
1st Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office
1848–1852
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byRobert Milligan McLane
Personal details
Born(1797-12-02)December 2, 1797
DiedSeptember 30, 1862(1862-09-30) (aged 64)
Resting placeMount Auburn Cemetery
PartyAnti-Masonic Party
Democratic Party
Alma materBrown University
OccupationAttorney
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Benjamin Franklin Hallett (December 2, 1797 – September 30, 1862) was a Massachusetts lawyer and Democratic Party activist, most notable as the first chairman of the Democratic National Committee.