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 | Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York | August 19, 1800
Died | December 20, 1888 Flushing, Queens, New York City, New York | (aged 88)
Political party | Democratic |
John Watson Lawrence (August 19, 1800 – December 20, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
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.
Lawrence was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He resumed banking pursuits. Trustee of the village of Flushing from 1860 on 1875.
He married Mary King Bowne, daughter of Walter Bowne and had 10 children.[1] 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.
- John W. Lawrence at Find a Grave
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