William T. Lawrence (politician)
William Thomas Lawrence (May 7, 1788 – October 25, 1859) was a U.S. Representative from New York, brother of Samuel Lawrence. Born as the son of Jonathan Lawrence in New York City, William attended the common schools.
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Born | New York, New York | May 7, 1788
Died | Alpine, New York | August 25, 1859
He engaged in mercantile pursuits. During the
Justice of the Peace
in 1838. Fort Bowyer was commanded by Major William Lawrence not William T. Lawrence. William Lawrence was from Maryland. He first served with the 4th Infantry and then the 2d Infantry from April 1802 until he was transferred to the 8th Infantry in May 1815. Information from Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army 1789–1903. Fort Bowyer was defended by the 2d Infantry not the 4th Infantry.
Lawrence was elected as a
Queens, New York
City.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William T. Lawrence (id: L000142)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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