Lawrence, Abbott (1792-1855)
- Name:
- Lawrence, Abbott (1792-1855)
- Title:
- Member, United States House of Representative, 1835-37, 1839-40.
United States Commissioner, Northeastern Boundary Dispute, 1842.
Member, American Antiquarian Society, 1846
Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1847.
United States Minister to Great Britain, 1849-1852
Funder, Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard College. - Born:
- 12/16/1792
- Birthplace:
- Groton, MA
- Died:
- 08/18/1855
- Death Location:
- Boston, MA
- Residence:
- Groton, MA
Boston, MA
Lawrence, MA - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Businessman
Politician
Philanthropist - Father:
- Lawrence, Samuel (1754-1827)
- Relations:
- Partner in import and textiles firm: A. A. Lawrence & Co.
Lawrence, Amos: brother, to whom Abbott was apprentice until 1814, then both formed partnership in imports from Britain and China.
Lawrence, Luther: eldest brother. - Spouse:
- Katherine Bigelow, 1819
- Children:
- Katherine Bigelow
- Notes:
- Lawrence, MA, is named for him.
Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA
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