William Irving (New York)

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William Irving (August 15, 1766 - November 9, 1821) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he was a brother of diplomat and author Washington Irving. William completed preparatory studies, engaged in mercantile pursuits, and also in fur trade with the Indians along the Mohawk River, residing at Johnstown and Caughnawaga. He returned to New York City in 1793 and was elected as a Republican to the Thirteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Egbert Benson. He was reelected to the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Congresses and served from January 22, 1814 to March 3, 1819.

William Irving contributed several essays and poems to Salmagundi, published by Washington Irving. In 1821, William Irving died in New York City.

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• Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress