William Irwin (California politician)

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William Irwin
28th district
In office
1869–1875
Member of the California State Assembly from the 28th district
In office
1862–1864
Personal details
Born(1827-07-12)July 12, 1827[
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAmelia Elizabeth Cassidy
Children1
ProfessionEducator, laborer
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William Irwin (July 12,[citation needed] 1827 – March 15, 1886) was an American politician from the Democratic Party who served as the 13th governor of California between 1875 and 1880. He previously served as acting lieutenant governor for nine months in 1875.

Born in

San Francisco, California and was interred in the Sacramento Historic City Cemetery in Sacramento, California.[2]

  • Irwin Gravesite
    Irwin Gravesite
  • William Irwin
    William Irwin

References

  1. ^ a b Vassar, Alex; Meyers, Shane. "William Irwin". JoinCalifornia. JoinCalifornia. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "California Governor William Irwin". National Governors Association. 2004. Retrieved February 14, 2013.

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Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of California
1875
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by
District created
California State Assemblyman, 28th District
1862–1863
(with Caleb N. Thornbury, then Benjamin F. Varney)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Romualdo Pacheco
Lieutenant Governor
Acting Lieutenant Governor of California
1875
Succeeded by
James A. Johnson
Lieutenant Governor
Preceded by Governor of California
1875–1880
Succeeded by
George Perkins