John W. Lawson
John William Lawson (September 13, 1837 – February 21, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
John Williams Lawson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | George E. Bowden |
| Succeeded by | D. Gardiner Tyler |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County | |
| In office 1884–1885 | |
| Preceded by | Irvin W. Duck |
| Succeeded by | James Chalmers |
| In office 1869–1873 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | George Jordan |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from Isle of Wight, Nansemond and Southampton Counties | |
| In office 1874–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Boykin |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth Griffin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 13, 1837 James City County, Virginia |
| Died | February 21, 1905 (aged 67) Smithfield, Virginia |
| Resting place | Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary University of Virginia University of the City of New York |
| Profession | physician, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Surgeon |
| Unit | 32nd Virginia Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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