Lawrence Lawrason

Background

He was born in Ancaster Township, Upper Canada in 1803.

Career

He found work as a clerk at the age of 14 with merchants James Hamilton and John Warren at Queenston and later at Sterling (now Street Thomas). He also opened a general store and distillery. In 1835, he was named a justice of the peace.

He was elected to represent London in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada in an 1844 by-election.

He was reelected in the general election of the same year but then resigned to give William Henry Draper a seat in the assembly. He was named an officer to settle rebellion losses claims in the district in the same year.

Lawrason served on the town council for London. He was also president of the London and Portuguese Stanley Railway and a director of the Bank of Upper Canada.

He served in the local militia, becoming lieutenant-colonel by 1856.

He died in London in 1882.

Membership

From 1842 to 1845 and 1847 to 1850, Lawrason was a member of the council for London District.

Connections

Partner:

George Jervis Goodhue