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IRWIN (Soundex I650) — See also ERWIN, KIRWIN, ORWIN.

  IRWIN: See also William Armstrong — Francis Elisha Baker — Isaac B. Cameron — David Worth Clark — Alfred B. Cruikshank — David B. Ealy — Beverly Daniel Evans — James Herman Faulkner, Sr. — John Scott Harrison — Robert Rutherford McCormick — William Irwin Schaffer — Robert Eben Smylie — Newton Ivan Steers, Jr.
  Irwin, Aubrey N. — of La Cañada (now part of La Cañada Flintridge), Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Irwin, Barry — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 9th District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Irwin, C. E. — Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 1st District, 1902. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Mrs. C. Montague — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Charles F. — of Wayne County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention 1st District, 1835. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Charles F. — of California. Member of California state assembly 23rd District, 1883-85. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Charles G. (b. 1892) — of Douglas, Converse County, Wyo. Born in Belvidere, Thayer County, Neb., November 20, 1892. Republican. Railway station agent; merchant; banker; member of Wyoming state house of representatives; delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1956; member of Wyoming state senate from Converse County, 1957-67. Episcopalian. Member, Freemasons; Moose; Kiwanis; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Clinton Fillmore (b. 1854) — also known as Clinton F. Irwin — of Oklahoma; Elgin, Kane County, Ill. Born in Franklin Grove, Lee County, Ill., January 1, 1854. Son of Henry Irwin and Ann Elizabeth (McNeel) Irwin. Justice of Oklahoma state supreme court, 1899-1907; circuit judge in Illinois 16th Circuit, 1913-19. The town of Clinton, Oklahoma is named for him. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, November 4, 1880, to Julia H. Egan.
  Irwin, Don — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate for Kentucky state house of representatives 48th District, 1975. Still living as of 1975.
  Irwin, Don B. — of Frankfort, Clinton County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1936, 1944, 1952 (alternate). Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Donald Jay (b. 1926) — also known as Donald J. Irwin — of Norwalk, Fairfield County, Conn. Born in Rosario, Argentina of American parents, September 7, 1926. Son of Montrose Wellington Irwin and Marion (Reynolds) Irwin. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 4th District, 1959-61, 1965-69; defeated, 1968; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1960; Connecticut state treasurer, 1961-63; appointed 1961; mayor of Norwalk, Conn., 1971-75. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus; Jaycees. Still living as of 1998.
  Relatives: Married, August 23, 1952, to Mary Stapleton.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  Irwin, E. E. — of Columbus, Colorado County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Irwin, Edward Michael (1869-1933) — also known as Edward M. Irwin — of New Athens, St. Clair County, Ill.; Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill. Born near Leasburg, Crawford County, Mo., April 14, 1869. Republican. School teacher; physician; chair of St. Clair County Republican Party, 1898-1924; St. Clair County Coroner, 1904-08; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1920; U.S. Representative from Illinois 22nd District, 1925-31; defeated, 1930. Died in Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill., January 30, 1933 (age 63 years, 291 days). Interment at Green Mount Cemetery, Belleville, Ill.
  Relatives: Married to Emelia Flach.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Irwin, G. M. — of Oregon. Republican. Oregon superintendent of public instruction, 1895-99. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, G. M. — of Juneau, Alaska. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska Territory, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, G. W. — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, George — of Calhoun, McLean County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1896. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Greg — of Tokyo, Japan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Democrats Abroad, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Irwin, Harold — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Irwin, Harry — of Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii County, Hawaii. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Hawaii Territory, 1912 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee), 1924 (alternate); alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Hawaii Territory, 1936. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Harry E. — of Michigan. Farmer-Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 17th District, 1936; Democratic candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 5th District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Harry M. — of Maryville, Nodaway County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Harvey Samuel (1844-1916) — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Born in Ohio, 1844. Republican. U.S. Representative from Kentucky 5th District, 1901-03. Died in 1916 (age about 72 years). Interment at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville, Ky.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Irwin, Henry F. — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1904 (alternate), 1908 (alternate), 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, I. I. — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Isaiah T. — of Washington, Wilkes County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, J. L. C. — of Hanford, Kings County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1924. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Mrs. Jack — of Billings, Yellowstone County, Mont. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Montana, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Irwin, Jack — of East Rockaway, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Irwin, James — of Pennsylvania. Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1847. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, James E. — of Iowa. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Iowa 6th District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Irwin, James G. — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1869, 1871. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Jared (1750-1818) — of Georgia. Born in Georgia, 1750. Colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; delegate to Georgia state constitutional convention, 1789, 1798; member of Georgia state legislature, 1790; Governor of Georgia, 1796-98, 1806-09. Died March 1, 1818 (age about 67 years). Interment at Irwin Family Cemetery, Near Tennille, Washington County, Ga.
  Irwin County, Ga. is named for him.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Irwin, Jared (1768-1818) — of Northumberland County, Pa. Born in Georgia, January 19, 1768. Democrat. Postmaster; Northumberland County Sheriff, 1808-12; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1811; served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 10th District, 1813-17. In 1817, assisted in the establishment of a short-lived revolutionary government on Amelia Island, Fla. Died in Fernandina (now part of Fernandina Beach), Nassau County, Fla., September 20, 1818 (age 50 years, 244 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Irwin, Joan — Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Irwin, Joe B. — of Texas. Progressive. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Irwin, John — of Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh), Allegheny County, Pa. Burgess of Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 1829-34. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, John D. — Not U.S. citizen; U.S. Consular Agent in Hamilton, 1861-66. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, John E. — of Irwin, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, John J. — of Medford, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Mayor of Medford, Mass., 1937; candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 8th District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, John M. — of Allegheny County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County, 1858, 1875-76. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, John Nichol (1847-1905) — also known as John N. Irwin — of Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa. Born in Butler County, Ohio, December 25, 1847. Republican. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; member of Iowa state house of representatives, 1875; mayor of Keokuk, Iowa, 1876, 1887; Governor of Idaho Territory, 1883; delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1888; Governor of Arizona Territory, 1891-92; U.S. Minister to Portugal, 1899-1900. Died in Hot Springs, Garland County, Ark., December 22, 1905 (age 57 years, 362 days). Interment at Oakland Cemetery, Keokuk, Iowa.
  Irwin, John Nichol II (1913-2000) — Born in Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa, December 31, 1913. Colonel in the U.S. Army during World War II; lawyer; U.S. Ambassador to France, 1973-74. Died in a hospital at New Haven, New Haven County, Conn., February 28, 2000 (age 86 years, 59 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Irwin, John R. — of Lee County, Iowa. Speaker of the Iowa State House of Representatives, 1939-40. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Julie — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Irwin, Leon, Jr. — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Leon III — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Louisiana, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Irwin, Mary Ellen — of California. Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Irwin, Mary Ellen — of Murray Hill, Union County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Irwin, Maud — of Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Mitch (b. 1952) — of Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Mich. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Mich., July 8, 1952. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 107th District, 1976; member of Michigan state senate 37th District, 1979-90; candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 11th District, 1988. Catholic. Still living as of 2002.
  Irwin, Mrs. Montague See Mrs. C. Montague Irwin
  Irwin, Richard — of Sutter County, Calif.; Plumas County, Calif. Member of California state assembly, 1853-55, 1857-58 (17th District 1853-54, 14th District 1854-55, 1857-58). Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Richard William (b. 1857) — also known as Richard W. Irwin — of Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass. Born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass., February 18, 1857. Son of William Irwin and Mary (Blake) Irwin. Republican. Lawyer; candidate for mayor of Northampton, Mass., 1889; member of Massachusetts state house of representatives, 1894-95; member of Massachusetts state senate, 1896-98; delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1900; member of Massachusetts Governor's Council, 1903-04; District Attorney, Northwestern District, 1905-11; superior court judge in Massachusetts, 1911-16. Member, Freemasons. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, November 16, 1892, to Florence E. Bangs.
  Irwin, Robert, Jr. — of Michigan. Member Michigan territorial council, 1824-30. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Robert C. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 17th District, 1974. Still living as of 1974.
  Irwin, Robert D. — of Inkster, Wayne County, Mich. Libertarian. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 17th District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
  Irwin, Robert F. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 8th District, 1960, 1962. Still living as of 1962.
  Irwin, Robert W. — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Robert Wilson — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1904. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Roscoe — of Kingston, Ulster County, N.Y. Democrat. Mayor of Kingston, N.Y., 1910-11; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Samuel B. — of West Hebron, Washington County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Washington County, 1900-01. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Shirley — National Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Alabama 5th District, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Irwin, Thomas — of Butler County, Ohio. Member of Ohio state senate from Butler County, 1808-20. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, Thomas (1785-1870) — of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. Born in Pennsylvania, 1785. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state legislature; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 14th District, 1829-31. Died in 1870 (age about 85 years). Interment at Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Irwin, W. C. — Member of Missouri state senate 27th District, 1921-24. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, W. W. — of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1868-69, 1870-71. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William (d. 1865) — of Pennsylvania. U.S. Consul in Amoy, 1864-65, died in office 1865. Died in Amoy (Xiamen), China, 1865. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William (1827-1886) — of Siskiyou County, Calif. Born in 1827. Democrat. Member of California state assembly 28th District, 1862-63; Lieutenant Governor of California, 1875; Governor of California, 1875-80. Died March 15, 1886 (age about 58 years). Interment at City Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif.
  See also National Governors Association biography
  Irwin, William — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 9th District, 1901. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William G. — of Columbus, Bartholomew County, Ind. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1916, 1936, 1940. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William H. — Adjutant General of Pennsylvania, 1848-52. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William H. — of Blair County, Pa. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Blair County, 1903-08. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William W. — of Ohio. Justice of Ohio state supreme court, 1810-16. Burial location unknown.
  Irwin, William Wallace (1803-1856) — also known as William W. Irwin — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., 1803. Mayor of Pittsburgh, Pa., 1840-41; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 22nd District, 1841-43; U.S. Charge d'Affaires to Denmark, 1843-47. Died in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., September 15, 1856 (age about 53 years). Interment at Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page



 

 


 
   
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