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Harvey Samuel Irwin
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district |
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| In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903 |
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| Preceded by | Oscar Turner |
| Succeeded by | J. Swagar Sherley |
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| Born | December 10, 1844 Highland County, Ohio |
| Died | September 3, 1916 (aged 71) Vienna, Virginia |
| Resting place | Cave Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Harvey Samuel Irwin (December 10, 1844 – September 3, 1916) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky. This means he was elected to speak for the people of Kentucky in the United States government.
Early Life and Military Service
Harvey Samuel Irwin was born in Highland County, Ohio, on December 10, 1844. He went to public schools and graduated from high school in Greenfield, Ohio.
He began studying to become a lawyer. However, he stopped his studies to join the Union Army during the American Civil War. He helped create an artillery regiment, which is a group of soldiers who use large guns. He was made a lieutenant, a junior officer rank.
Later, he moved to a special group within the regular army. He served there until the war ended.
Career in Law and Public Service
After the war, Harvey Irwin moved to Louisville, Kentucky. He went back to studying law and soon became a licensed lawyer. He worked as a lawyer in Louisville.
He also held several important government jobs. He worked for the government's tax collection department. In 1895, he became a railroad commissioner. This role meant he helped oversee how railroads operated.
Political Career and Later Life
Harvey Irwin was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Fifty-seventh Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1901, to March 3, 1903.
He tried to be re-elected in 1902 but was not successful. After his time in Congress, he moved to Washington, D.C.. He continued to practice law there.
In 1913, he became an evangelist, which is someone who preaches about religion. He led religious services in Idylwood and Vienna, Virginia.
Harvey Samuel Irwin passed away in Vienna, Virginia, on September 3, 1916. He was buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky.
