John J. Irving Explained

John J. Irving (c. 1863 - January 17, 1934) was an American politician. He was born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; his father, Nicholas Irving, was Irish. He was educated at Bryant College and became a lawyer in 1889.^[1]

He was elected mayor of Binghamton in 1909, defeating the incumbent, Clarence M. Slauson,^[2] and was re-elected in 1911.^[3]

He died on January 17, 1934; he was survived by his wife, Ida C. Hickey, and a daughter.

References

1. Web site: January 18, 1934. John J. Irving Dies; Up-State Lawyer. September 22, 2020. timesmachine.nytimes.com. 21. en.
2. Web site: November 3, 1909. Binghamton. September 22, 2020. timesmachine.nytimes.com. 3. en.
3. Web site: November 8, 1911. Binghamton Has Democratic Mayor.. September 22, 2020. timesmachine.nytimes.com. 3. en.