| 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 | (1800-08-19)August 19, 1800 New York City, US |
| Died | December 20, 1888(1888-12-20) (aged 88) New York City, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
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.
Biography
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
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
He married Mary King Bowne, daughter of Walter Bowne and had 10 children.
Death
He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.
References
- Chapman, Leonard B. Monograph on the Southgate Family of Scarborough, Maine: Their Ancestors and Descendants. H.W. Bryant, 1907, pages 36-37.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John W. Lawrence (id: L000136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byJohn A. King | New York State Assembly Queens County 1841–1842 |
Succeeded bySamuel Youngs |
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded bySelah B. Strong | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1845–1847 |
Succeeded byFrederick W. Lord |
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- 1800 births
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- People from Flushing, Queens
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- Democratic Party members of the New York State Assembly
- Mayors of places in New York (state)
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- Burials at Flushing Cemetery
- Businesspeople from Queens, New York
- 19th-century American businesspeople
- 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature
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