John W. Lawrence

John Watson Lawrence was a U.S. Representative

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 from New York

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Born in Flushing, New York, in August 1800, Lawrence attended the local schools.
He engaged as a mercantile clerk.
He served as president of the village of Flushing 1835-1845.
He served as member of the State assembly in 1840 and 1841.
He was extensively interested in banking.

Lawrence was elected as a Democrat

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 to the Twenty-ninth

29th United States Congress

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 Congress (March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847).
He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1846 and also declined the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of New York.
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.

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