Thomas A. Ledwith

Thomas A. Ledwith
Ledwith, about 1874
Member of the New York Senate
from the 7th district
In office
1874–1875
Preceded byJames O'Brien
Succeeded byJames W. Gerard
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the New York County, 11th district
In office
1863–1863
Preceded byNoah A. Childs
Succeeded byCarolan O'Brien Bryant
New York City Police Justice, 8th District
Incumbent
Assumed office
1863
Personal details
Born(1840-02-14)February 14, 1840
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1898(1898-04-01) (aged 58)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery, Woodside, Queens
PartyDemocratic
SpouseAgnes McGowan (m. 1866; died 1868)
Children1
EducationSt. Francis Xavier College
OccupationLawyer, 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

Ledwith was born on February 14, 1840, in New York City. He graduated from St. Francis Xavier College in 1856. He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1861, and practiced in New York City.

Political and judicial career

Ledwith was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York County, 11th District) in 1863.

He was elected a New York City Police Justice (8th District) in 1863 and re-elected in 1869.

In 1870, he ran for Mayor of New York City but was defeated by Tammany Hall candidate A. Oakey Hall.

In 1871, he ran unsuccessfully for the New York Supreme Court (1st District).

He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th District) in 1874 and 1875.

Personal life

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. 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.

Death

Ledwith died on April 1, 1898, at his home at 28 West 72nd Street in New York City. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Political; The November Election" (PDF). The New York Times. October 30, 1870. p. 1. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Religion in Politics" (PDF). The New York Times. March 12, 1871. p. 5. Retrieved July 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ "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.