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Representative James Irvin

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Representative James Irvin - Pennsylvania Whig

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NameJames Irvin
PositionRepresentative
StatePennsylvania
District17
PartyWhig
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartMay 31, 1841
Term EndMarch 3, 1845
Terms Served2
BornFebruary 18, 1800
GenderMale
Bioguide IDI000033
Representative James Irvin
James Irvin served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1841-1845).

About Representative James Irvin



James Irvin served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1841 to 1845. A member of the Whig Party, James Irvin contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

James Irvin’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Irvin participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

James Irvin (February 18, 1800 – November 28, 1862) was an American politician. Irvin was a prominent agriculturalist and ironmaster in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Irvin represented Pennsylvania’s 14th congressional district in the 27th and 28th Congresses. Irvin unsuccessfully ran for governor of Pennsylvania in 1847, losing to incumbent governor Francis Rawn Shunk.