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Irwin, Thomas
Born February 22, 1785, in Philadelphia, PA
Died May 14, 1870, in Pittsburgh, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Received a recess appointment from Andrew Jackson on April 14, 1831, to a seat vacated by William Wilkins; nominated on December 7, 1831; Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1832, and received commission on March 21, 1832. Service terminated on January 4, 1859, due to resignation.
Education:
Franklin College
Read law, 1808
Professional Career:
Editor, Philadelphia Repository, 1804-
Private practice, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 1808
Indian agent, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1808-1810
Private practice, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 1811-1812
Deputy state attorney general, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 1812-1819
Private practice, Uniontown, Pennsylvania (no dates)
Pennsylvania state representative from Fayette County, 1824-1828
U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1829-1831
Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1859-1870
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
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