William Beach Lawrence
William Beach Lawrence | |
|---|---|
Lawrence c. 1820 | |
| Acting United States Minister to the United Kingdom | |
| In office 1827–1828 | |
| President | John Quincy Adams |
| Preceded by | Albert Gallatin |
| Succeeded by | James Barbour |
| Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office 1851–1852 | |
| Governor | Philip Allen |
| Preceded by | Thomas Whipple |
| Succeeded by | Samuel G. Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Beach Lawrence October 23, 1800 New York City, New York |
| Died | March 26, 1881 (aged 80) New York City, New York |
| Spouse |
Esther Rogers Gracie
(m. 1821; died 1857) |
| Children | several, including Albert G. Lawrence |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Archibald Gracie (father-in-law) |
| Alma mater | Columbia College Litchfield Law School |
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.