Thomas A. Ledwith
Thomas A. Ledwith | |
|---|---|
 Ledwith, about 1874 | |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1874–1875 | |
| Preceded by | James O'Brien |
| Succeeded by | James W. Gerard |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County, 11th district | |
| In office 1863–1863 | |
| Preceded by | Noah A. Childs |
| Succeeded by | Carolan O'Brien Bryant |
| New York City Police Justice, 8th District | |
| Assumed office 1863 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1840 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 1, 1898 (aged 58) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Agnes McGowan (m. 1866; died 1868) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician, judge |
Thomas A. Ledwith (February 14, 1840 – April 1, 1898) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly in 1863 and in the New York State Senate from 1874 to 1875.
Early life and education
[edit]Ledwith was born on February 14, 1840, in New York City.[1] He graduated from St. Francis Xavier College in 1856.[2] He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1861, and practiced in New York City.[2]
Political and judicial career
[edit]Ledwith was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 11th District) in 1863.[3]
He was elected a New York City Police Justice (8th District) in 1863 and re-elected in 1869.[1]
In 1870, he ran for Mayor of New York City but was defeated by Tammany Hall candidate A. Oakey Hall.[4]
In 1871, he ran unsuccessfully for the New York Supreme Court (1st District).[5][6]
He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th District) in 1874 and 1875.[2][1]
Personal life
[edit]Ledwith married Agnes McGowan on April 11, 1866. She was born on March 1, 1843, in New York City and died on August 6, 1868, in New York City.[1] They had one son, Joseph Ledwith (June 26, 1868 – December 27, 1929). Joseph married Lucy A. Donahue (November 1853 – January 28, 1941), and they had three children: Thomas Augustine, Mary, and Frances.[1]
Death
[edit]Ledwith died on April 1, 1898, at his home at 28 West 72nd Street in New York City.[1] He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Death List of a Day; Thomas A. Ledwith" (PDF). The New York Times. April 5, 1898. p. 7. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 McElroy, W. H.; McBride, Alexander (1875). Life Sketches of Government Officers and Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1875. pp. 74–75.
- ↑ Murphy, William D. (1863). Biographical Sketches of the State Officers and the Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1862 and '63. p. 354.
- ↑ "Political; The November Election" (PDF). The New York Times. October 30, 1870. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Religion in Politics" (PDF). The New York Times. March 12, 1871. p. 5. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- ↑ "New-York (listing the candidates for offices at the state election)" (PDF). The New York Times. October 27, 1871. p. 2. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
- 1840 births
- 1898 deaths
- Democratic Party New York (state) state senators
- Politicians from New York City
- Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
- Burials at Calvary Cemetery (Queens)
- Lawyers from New York City
- 19th-century New York state court judges
- 19th-century American lawyers
- Xavier High School (New York City) alumni
- 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature