John W. Lawson
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John William Lawson (September 13, 1837 – February 21, 1905) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.
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John Williams Lawson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893 | |
Preceded by | George E. Bowden |
Succeeded by | D. Gardiner Tyler |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Isle of Wight County | |
In office 1884–1885 | |
Preceded by | Irvin W. Duck[1] |
Succeeded by | James Chalmers |
In office 1869–1873 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | George Jordan |
Member of the Virginia Senate from Isle of Wight, Nansemond and Southampton Counties | |
In office 1874–1877 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Boykin |
Succeeded by | Kenneth Griffin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-09-13)September 13, 1837 James City County, Virginia |
Died | February 21, 1905(1905-02-21) (aged 67) Smithfield, Virginia |
Resting place | Ivy Hill Cemetery, Smithfield, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary University of Virginia University of the City of New York |
Profession | physician, farmer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
Branch/service | Confederate Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Surgeon |
Unit | 32nd Virginia Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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