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James Irvin

James Irvin served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1841-1845).

  • Whig
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 17
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 17

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1841-1845

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

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.

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