Effingham Lawrence
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Effingham Lawrence (March 2, 1820 – December 9, 1878) was an American politician known for serving for the shortest term in congressional history, serving - along with George A. Sheridan—for just one day in the U.S. House of Representatives.[1]
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Effingham Lawrence | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
In office March 3, 1875 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | J. Hale Sypher |
Succeeded by | Randall L. Gibson |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office 1871–1875 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1820-03-02)March 2, 1820 Bayside, Queens, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 9, 1878(1878-12-09) (aged 58) Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Ann George |
Children | 10 |
Residence | Louisiana |
Profession | Politician |
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