William Irvine (lawyer)

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William Irvine
Born February 14, 1820(1820-02-14)
New York, U.S.
Died November 12, 1882(1882-11-12) (aged 62)
California, U.S.

William Irvine (February 14, 1820 – November 12, 1882) was an American lawyer, soldier, and politician from Corning, New York. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1858 as a Republican in New York's 28th district. He served only one term (1859–1861). At the start of the Civil War he entered the army as Lt. Colonel of the 10th New York Regiment, and was afterward brevetted to Brigadier General. After the war he moved to California and resumed the practice of law.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
William H. Kelsey
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 28th congressional district

1859-03-04 – 1861-03-03
Succeeded by
Robert B. Van Valkenburg


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