Education
Born in Flushing, New York, on August 19, 1800, Lawrence attended the local schools.
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Career
He engaged as a mercantile clerk. He served as president of the village of Flushing 1835–1845. 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.
Membership
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Company) in 1841 and 1842.
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Political Party
Democratic party