Cornelius Lawrence
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Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence (February 28, 1791 – February 20, 1861) was a politician from New York. He became the first popularly elected mayor of New York City after the law was changed in 1834.[1]
Quick Facts Collector of the Port of New York, Preceded by ...
Cornelius Lawrence | |
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Collector of the Port of New York | |
In office 1845–1849 | |
Preceded by | Cornelius P. Van Ness |
Succeeded by | Hugh Maxwell |
61st Mayor of New York City | |
In office 1834–1837 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Lee |
Succeeded by | Aaron Clark |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – May 14, 1834 | |
Preceded by | Seat added |
Succeeded by | Charles G. Ferris |
Personal details | |
Born | Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence (1791-02-28)February 28, 1791 Flushing, New York |
Died | February 20, 1861(1861-02-20) (aged 69) Flushing, New York |
Resting place | Lawrence Cemetery, Bayside, New York |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Jacksonian Democratic |
Spouse | Lydia A. Lawrence |
Profession | Merchant Businessman |
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