John W. Lawrence
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.[1]
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 | ||
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Preceded by John A. King | New York State Assembly Queens County 1841–1842 | Succeeded by |
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1845–1847 | Succeeded by |
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