William Irvine (lawyer)
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William Irvine (February 14, 1820 – November 12, 1882) was an American politician, a United States Representative for New York's 28th district, and a lieutenant colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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William Irvine | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 28th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | William H. Kelsey |
Succeeded by | Robert B. Van Valkenburgh |
Personal details | |
Born | February 14, 1820 (1820-02-14) Whitney Point, New York, US |
Died | November 12, 1882 (1882-11-13) (aged 62) San Francisco, California, US |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Attorney politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Brevet Brigadier General |
Unit | 10th New York Cavalry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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