John J. Irving

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.[1]

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


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