Thomas Lawrence
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Thomas Lawrence

American mayor

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.2

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Born Sep 14, 1689, died Apr 21, 1754.1

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Career

Occupation: politician.4

Personal life

  • BornSep 14, 1689, New York City5
  • DiedApr 21, 1754, Philadelphia6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

Politics

Apart from his life in private business, Lawrence held several positions of trust in the city, including serving as mayor for six one-year terms, as city councilman and alderman, and as judge of the county court. During 1730 he worked with Dr. John Kearsley and Andrew Hamilton on a committee for the preparation and planning to build the Philadelphia state house, the later Independence Hall. At the provincial level, Lawrence began his service on the Provincial Council in 1728.

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