Background
Lawrence, George Pelton was born on May 19, 1859 in Adams, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Doctor George C. and Jane E. (Pelton) Lawrence.
Lawrence, George Pelton was born on May 19, 1859 in Adams, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Doctor George C. and Jane E. (Pelton) Lawrence.
Student Columbia Law School.
Admitted to bar, 1883, and practiced at N. Adams, Massachusetts Judge District Court, Northern Berkshire, 1885-1894. Member Massachusetts Senate, 1895-1897 (president, 1896-1897). Elected to 55th Congress, for unexpired term (1897-1899) of A. B. Wright, deceased.
Reëlected 56th to 62d Congresses (1899-1913), 1st Massachusetts District.
Member Mass.