John D. Lawson

For other people named John Lawson, see John Lawson (disambiguation).

John Daniel Lawson (February 18, 1816 – January 24, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Montgomery, New York, Lawson attended the public schools, moved to New York City and was employed as a clerk in a dry-goods store. He became a successful merchant, and was active in politics as a Republican. Lawson served as a delegate to every Republican state, county, and district convention for thirty years, as well as the national conventions from 1868 to 1892. In 1884 he succeeded Thomas C. Platt as New York's member of the Republican National Committee.

Lawson was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress (March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875). After his unsuccessful bid for reelection, he resumed his former business pursuits. He died in New York City on January 24, 1896, and was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery.[1]

References

  1. ↑ John D. Lawson at Find a Grave

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
James Brooks		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 8th congressional district
1873 - 1875 		Succeeded by
Elijah Ward

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