Summary
John Watson Lawrence (August 19, 1800 – December 20, 1888) was an American banker and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1845 to 1847.
John W. Lawrence | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Selah B. Strong |
| Succeeded by | Frederick William Lord |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Queens County | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1800 New York City, US |
| Died | December 20, 1888 (aged 88) New York City, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Born in Flushing, New York, on August 19, 1800, Lawrence attended the local schools. He engaged as a mercantile clerk. He served as president of the village of Flushing 1835–1845. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1841 and 1842. He was extensively interested in banking.
Congress edit
Lawrence was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He resumed banking pursuits.
He was also a trustee of the village of Flushing from 1860 on 1875.
Family edit
He married Mary King Bowne, daughter of Walter Bowne and had 10 children.[1]
Death edit
He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.
References edit
- ^ Chapman, Leonard B. Monograph on the Southgate Family of Scarborough, Maine: Their Ancestors and Descendants. H.W. Bryant, 1907, pages 36-37.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "John W. Lawrence (id: L000136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress