Cornelius Lawrence
Cornelius Lawrence | |
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From Volume 3 of 1896's History of the City of New York: Its Origin, Rise and Progress | |
| Collector of the Port of New York | |
| In office 1845–1849 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius P. Van Ness |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Maxwell |
| 61st Mayor of New York City | |
| In office 1834–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Gideon Lee |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Clark |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – May 14, 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Seat added |
| Succeeded by | Charles G. Ferris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence February 28, 1791 Flushing, New York |
| Died | February 20, 1861 (aged 69) Flushing, New York |
| Resting place | Lawrence Cemetery, Bayside, New York |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Jacksonian Democratic |
| Spouse | Lydia A. Lawrence |
| Profession | Merchant businessman |
Cornelius Van Wyck Lawrence (February 28, 1791 – February 20, 1861) was an American politician from New York. He became the first popularly elected mayor of New York City after the law was changed in 1834. He also served briefly as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.