John Strachan Lawrence

Background

Lawrence, John Strachan was born on April 15, 1849 in Waterford, New York, United States. Son of John and Cornelia Frances (Porter) Lawrence.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1871. Unmarried.

Career

Began practice of law, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1879. Standing master in chancery, United States Circuit and District Court Justices, since 1887. National bank receiver, 1888, 93, 96.

Delegate-at-large National Democratic Convention (gold), 1896.

Member Grand Rapids Police and Fire Commission, 1905-1907 (president 1906-1907). Member Grand Rapids Library Commission, 1907-1915 (president 1909-1912), Grand Rapids Historical Society (president since 1921).

Achievements

• John Strachan Lawrence has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Grand Rapids Police and Fire Commission Member Grand Rapids Library Commission

Connections

Father:

John Lawrence

Mother:

Cornelia Frances (Porter) Lawrence