William Irving (American politician)
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William Irving (August 15, 1766 – November 9, 1821) was an American politician who served three terms as a United States representative from New York from 1814 to 1819.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district, Preceded by ...
William Irving | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district | |
In office January 22, 1814 – March 3, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Egbert Benson Jotham Post, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Henry Meigs Peter H. Wendover |
Personal details | |
Born | (1766-08-15)August 15, 1766 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
Died | November 9, 1821(1821-11-09) (aged 55) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, New York |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse |
Julia Paulding
(m. 1793) |
Relations | Washington Irving (brother) Peter Irving (brother) Temple Bowdoin (great-grandson) |
Parent(s) | William Irving Sr. Sarah Sanders Irving |
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He was the eldest brother of author Washington Irving.