William Irvine (lawyer)

William Irvine
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 28th district
In office
March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byWilliam H. Kelsey
Succeeded byRobert B. Van Valkenburgh
Personal details
BornFebruary 14, 1820 (1820-02-14)
Whitney Point, New York, US
DiedNovember 12, 1882 (1882-11-13) (aged 62)
San Francisco, California, US
Political partyRepublican
Profession
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Rank Lieutenant Colonel
Brevet Brigadier General
Unit10th New York Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

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.