Thomas Lawrence | |
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19th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
In office October 2, 1753 – April 25, 1754 | |
Preceded by | Charles Willing |
Succeeded by | William Plumsted |
In office October 3, 1749 – October 2, 1750 | |
Preceded by | Charles Willing |
Succeeded by | William Plumsted |
In office October 1, 1734 – October 7, 1735 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Griffitts |
Succeeded by | William Allen |
In office October 3, 1727 – October 7, 1729 | |
Preceded by | Charles Read |
Succeeded by | Thomas Griffitts |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] New York City, New York | September 4, 1689
Died | April 21, 1754[1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | (aged 64)
Occupation | Merchant Politician |
Thomas Lawrence (1689–1754) was a merchant who was elected to six one-year terms as mayor of Philadelphia between 1727 and his death in 1754. He was also a founder and trustee of The Academy and College of Philadelphia.[1]