Jehiel Howell Halsey (October 7, 1788 – December 5, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. From 1829 to 1831, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He was the son of Congressman Silas Halsey. Halsey moved to Herkimer County in 1793 with his parents, and settled in what is now the town of Lodi in Seneca County. He attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was County Clerk of Seneca County from 1819 to 1821.
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Halsey was elected as a Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1831. He was Chairman of the Committee on Accounts.
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