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Subject: [IA-CIVIL-WAR] 1903 Bio of John N. Irwin
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 11:55:54 EDT

JOHN N. IRWIN was born in Ohio, in 1847.  His early education was secured in
the public schools of that State, and later he attended the Miami University.
 After the close of the Civil War he went to Dartmouth College where he
graduated in the class of 1867.  He came with his father's family to Iowa,
making his home in Keokuk where they engaged in mercantile business.  At
seventeen years of age he enlisted in the Union army.  In 1875 he was elected
Representative in the House of the Sixteenth General Assembly, serving one
term.  In 1883 Mr. Irwin was appointed by President Arthur, Governor of Idaho
Territory.  After returning to Keokuk he was elected mayor.  In 1890 he was
appointed by President Harrison Governor of the Territory of Arizona.  In
1899 President McKinley tendered him the position of American minister to
Portugal which he accepted, resigning after about a year's service, returning
to his home in Keokuk.


Debbie Clough Gerischer
Iowa Gen Web, Assistant CC, Scott County
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IAGENWEB: Special History Project:
http://iagenweb.org/history/index.htm
Gerischer Family Web Site:
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