William Beach Lawrence

For other people, see William Lawrence.

William Beach Lawrence
Lawrence c. 1820
Acting United States Minister to the United Kingdom
In office
1827–1828
PresidentJohn Quincy Adams
Preceded byAlbert Gallatin
Succeeded byJames Barbour
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office
1851–1852
GovernorPhilip Allen
Preceded byThomas Whipple
Succeeded bySamuel G. Arnold
Personal details
BornWilliam Beach Lawrence
(1800-10-23)October 23, 1800
New York City, New York
DiedMarch 26, 1881(1881-03-26) (aged 80)
New York City, New York
Spouse
Esther Rogers Gracie
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(m. 1821; died 1857)​
Childrenseveral, including Albert G. Lawrence
Parents
  • Isaac Lawrence (father)
  • Cornelia Ann Beach (mother)
RelativesArchibald Gracie (father-in-law)
Alma materColumbia College
Litchfield Law School
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William Beach Lawrence (October 23, 1800 – March 26, 1881) was an American politician and jurist who served as lieutenant governor of Rhode Island from 1851 to 1852 under Governor Philip Allen.

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