Cornelius Lawrence
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.
Cornelius Lawrence | |
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From Volume 3 of 1896's History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise and Progress | |
| 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 February 28, 1791 Flushing, New York |
| Died | February 20, 1861 (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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