Hiram Walden (August 21, 1800 – July 21, 1880) was an American businessman and politician from New York.
[1] Walden farmed and was involved in the manufacture of axes, a business he operated until it was destroyed in an 1846 fire.
[3] In addition to his business interests, Walden was involved in the state militia and in 1839 he attained the rank of major general as commander of the 16th Division.
[8] In 1848, Walden was the successful Democratic nominee for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
[1] After leaving Congress, Walden was employed as an inspector in New York City's United States Custom House.