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.

Death

He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.

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