Thomas Lawrence (mayor)

Thomas Lawrence
19th Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
October 2, 1753 – April 25, 1754
Preceded byCharles Willing
Succeeded byWilliam Plumsted
In office
October 3, 1749 – October 2, 1750
Preceded byCharles Willing
Succeeded byWilliam Plumsted
In office
October 1, 1734 – October 7, 1735
Preceded byThomas Griffitts
Succeeded byWilliam Allen
In office
October 3, 1727 – October 7, 1729
Preceded byCharles Read
Succeeded byThomas Griffitts
Personal details
Born(1689-09-04)September 4, 1689
New York City, New York
DiedApril 21, 1754(1754-04-21) (aged 64)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
OccupationMerchant
Politician
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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.

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