Background
LAWSON, Lawrence M. was born on January 8, 1879 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Colonel Gaines and Laura (Lawrence) Lawson.
LAWSON, Lawrence M. was born on January 8, 1879 in Washington, District of Columbia. Son of Colonel Gaines and Laura (Lawrence) Lawson.
High School; California Preparatory Schools. Stanford University.
Y.C.
Member, Hydrographic and TJ.S. Geological Survey, 19Ô1-02. Assistant Engineer on irrigation works, Wyoming, Calif, and Arizona Appointed Project Engineer in charge, Rio Grande Federation Irrigation Project, 1913. In charge Yuma Project, 1915-1916.
In charge Rio Grande Project, 1917-1927. Appointed American Commissioner, International Boundary Commission, 1927. Appointed American Commissioner, International Water Commission, 1930.
Member: American Society Continuing Education. American Association of Engineers. Beta Theta Pi. Clubs: El Paso Country, Los Angeles University.
Spouse Marie Macias, February 20, 1908, N.