John W. Lawrence
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847
Preceded by	Selah B. Strong
Succeeded by	Frederick William Lord
Member of the New York State Assembly from Queens County
In office 1841–1842
Personal details
Born	(1800-08-19)August 19, 1800 New York City, US
Died	December 20, 1888(1888-12-20) (aged 88) New York City, US
Political party	Democratic

John Watson Lawrence (August 19, 1800 – December 20, 1888) was an American banker and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1845 to 1847.

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

He was also a trustee of the village of Flushing from 1860 on 1875.

He married Mary King Bowne, daughter of Walter Bowne and had 10 children.^[1]

He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.

• United States Congress. "John W. Lawrence (id: L000136)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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