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Nathaniel Lawrence

1761 – 1797

American politician

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Lived 1761 – 1797 (aged 36). Nathaniel Lawrence was an American lawyer and politician.

Nathaniel Lawrence (July 11, 1761 – July 15, 1797) was an American lawyer and politician.

Life He was the son of Thomas Lawrence (1733—1816; brother of Jonathan Lawrence) and Elizabeth (Fish) Lawrence. He attended Princeton College, but left to fight in the American Revolutionary War as a lieutenant. In 1788, he was a delegate to the New York State Convention which ratified the U.S. Constitution. He was Secretary to the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York from 1790 to 1794. He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1791, 1792, 1795 and 1796. He was New York State Attorney General from 1792 to 1795.

He was a member of the New York Society Library, which has records of books he borrowed in 1791 and 1792.

On February 16, 1796, he was appointed Assistant Attorney General for the First District, comprising Suffolk, Queens, Kings, Richmond and Westchester Counties, and died in office.

He married Elizabeth Berrien (1762–1800; aunt of John M. Berrien), and they had two daughters: Margaret Elizabeth Lawrence who married Philip Lindsley, and Elizabeth Lawrence who died in infancy.

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Education
Princeton University
Positions held
Member of the New York State Assembly, Attorney General of New York

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Nathaniel Lawrence?

American politician

When was Nathaniel Lawrence born?

Nathaniel Lawrence was born on 11 July 1761 in Elmhurst.

When did Nathaniel Lawrence die?

Nathaniel Lawrence died on 15 July 1797 in Hempstead.

What was Nathaniel Lawrence's occupation?

Nathaniel Lawrence was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Nathaniel Lawrence?

Nathaniel Lawrence was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nathaniel Lawrence

· Wikidata: Q6969729

· DBpedia: Nathaniel Lawrence

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