Effingham Lawrence
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.
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 | March 2, 1820 Bayside, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1878 (aged 58) Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Ann George |
| Children | 10 |
| Residence | Louisiana |
| Profession | Politician |
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