Irving, John T. (John Treat), 1778-1838

John Treat Irving (1778-1838), the older brother of Washington Irving (1783-1859) and the husband of Abby Spicer Furman Irving ( - ), was a New York attorney. He became a prominent lawyer and in 1821, was appointed first Judge of the New York Court of Common Pleas, a position that he held for seventeen years.

From the description of Papers, 1804-1834. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 207146379

New York City lawyer, judge and author.

An able lawyer, Irving served in the state assembly, 1816-1821, and in 1821 was appointed a judge in the city's newly-organized court of common pleas, a position he held until his death in 1838. In his younger years Irving also contributed to Washington Irving's (brother) Chronicle.

From the description of Letter : New York, [N.Y.], to Thomas K. Jones & Co., Boston, Mass., 1815 Nov. 3. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 38111003

Judge.

John Treat Irving was a brother of Washington Irving.

From the description of John Treat Irving letters, 1781-1858. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 496102576