William Irving

Biography

William Irving was a merchant of the early American period, born in 1766 and passing in 1821. His commercial endeavors reflected the growing mercantile class that helped build the nation's economy during its early years of independence.

Irving's connection to the Sleepy Hollow area and his burial there speaks to his roots in the Hudson Valley region, a center of commerce and culture. His life exemplified the merchant class that formed the backbone of early American prosperity.