Western District of Pennsylvania / Appointed 1832 / Served to 1859
Thomas Irwin
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1832 and confirmed by the Senate 19–17, Thomas Irwin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 21, 1832
- Appointed by
- Andrew Jackson, 1832
- Confirmed
- 19–17
- Succeeded
- William Wilkins
- Succeeded by
- Wilson McCandless
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1832 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded William Wilkins | Jackson (D) | 19–17 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| Franklin College (now Franklin and Marshall College) | ||
| Read law | 1808 |
Sources
26 years on the Western District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).