William Irving (American politician)

William Irving
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 2nd district
In office
January 22, 1814 – March 3, 1819
Preceded byEgbert Benson
Jotham Post, Jr.
Succeeded byHenry Meigs
Peter H. Wendover
Personal details
Born(1766-08-15)August 15, 1766
New York City, Province of New York, British America
DiedNovember 9, 1821(1821-11-09) (aged 55)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeSleepy Hollow Cemetery, New York
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse
Julia Paulding
(m. 1793)
RelationsWashington Irving (brother)
Peter Irving (brother)
Temple Bowdoin (great-grandson)
Parent(s)William Irving Sr.
Sarah Sanders Irving

William Irving (August 15, 1766 – November 9, 1821) was an American politician who served three terms as a United States representative from New York from 1814 to 1819.

He was the eldest brother of author Washington Irving.