Frank Lawler

Frank Lawler
Chicago Alderman from the 19th ward
In office 1895 – January 17, 1896
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	John F. Finerty
Succeeded by	Lawrence E. McGann
Chicago Alderman from the 8th ward
In office 1876–1886
Personal details
Born	(1842-06-25)June 25, 1842 Rochester, New York
Died	January 17, 1896(1896-01-17) (aged 53) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic

Frank Lawler (June 25, 1842 – January 17, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Biography

Lawler's grave at Calvary Cemetery

Born in Rochester, New York, Lawler attended public schools. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois in 1854. He was a newsagent on a railroad for several years and also a brakeman. He learned the trade of shipbuilders. He was active in organizing trade and labor unions and served as president of the Ship Carpenters and Calkers' Association. He was employed in the Chicago post office as a letter carrier from 1869–1877. He served as a member of the city council from 1876 to 1885. He engaged in business as a liquor merchant in 1878.

Lawler was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891). He was an unsuccessful candidate for sheriff of Cook County in 1891. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1895 to the Fifty-fourth Congress.

Lawler was again elected a member of the board of aldermen in 1896 and served until his death in Chicago at age 53. A Catholic, he was interred in Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

References

• United States Congress. "Frank Lawler (id: L000128)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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