| Elisha Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Acting Governor of New Jersey | |
| In office July 25, 1790 – October 30, 1790 |
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| Preceded by | William Livingston as Governor |
| Succeeded by | William Paterson as Governor |
| Vice President of the New Jersey Legislative Council | |
| In office 1789–1792 |
|
| Governor | William Livingston Himself William Paterson |
| Preceded by | Robert Lettis Hooper |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Henderson |
| In office 1795–1796 |
|
| Governor | Richard Howell |
| Preceded by | Thomas Henderson |
| Succeeded by | James Linn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1746 |
| Died | July 23, 1799 |
| Political party | Federalist |
Elisha Lawrence (1746– July 23, 1799) was an American Federalist Party[1] politician, who represented Monmouth County in the New Jersey Legislative Council, the precursor to the New Jersey State Senate, from 1780 through 1783, from 1789 through 1792 and in 1795. He served as Vice-President of Council from 1789 through 1792, and again in 1795.[2]
As Vice President, he was the acting governor of New Jersey from July 25, 1790, when governor William Livingston died, to October 30, 1790. He was succeeded as governor by William Paterson.
A resident of Upper Freehold Township, Lawrence was serving as a Justice of the Peace as early as 1788, and sat with the County Board of Justices and Freeholders, the precursor to the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the governing body of the county. He was Chairman of the Board from May 1795 to May 1796.[3]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Livingston Governor |
Acting Governor of New Jersey 1790 |
Succeeded by William Paterson Governor |
| Preceded by Joseph Holmes |
Monmouth County Justices & Freeholders Chairman 1795-1796 |
Succeeded by Joseph Holmes |