Thomas Lawrence (mayor)
Thomas Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| 19th Mayor of Philadelphia | |
| In office October 2, 1753 – April 25, 1754 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Willing |
| Succeeded by | William Plumsted |
| In office October 3, 1749 – October 2, 1750 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Willing |
| Succeeded by | William Plumsted |
| In office October 1, 1734 – October 7, 1735 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Griffitts |
| Succeeded by | William Allen |
| In office October 3, 1727 – October 7, 1729 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Read |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Griffitts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1689 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 21, 1754 (aged 64) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Merchant Politician |
Thomas Lawrence (1689–1754) was a merchant who was elected to six one-year terms as mayor of Philadelphia between 1727 and his death in 1754. He was also a founder and trustee of The Academy and College of Philadelphia.