United States Congressman from New York

Fought in the War of 1812

(1788-1859) Born in New York City, he attended the area's common schools, and then became engaged in mercantile pursuits. During the War of 1812 with the British, he served in the Fourth Regiment, New York State Artillery. He later moved to Cayuga County, N.Y., in 1823, and engaged in farming. He served as Justice of the Peace in 1838. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth U.S. Congress serving 1847-49. He died at his country home near Cayutaville, N.Y., October 25, 1859; and was buried in the family cemetery on Shore Road, in the Borough of Queens, New York City.

Signature with place: 6 x 1, in ink, William T. Lawrence, Cayutaville, New York. Very fine.