John W. Lawrence

John Watson Lawrence, Congressman from New York

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 1860–1875. He died in Flushing, New York, December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "John W. Lawrence (id: L000136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 
• John W. Lawrence at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress website http://bioguide.congress.gov.