William Lawrence (Ohio Democrat)

William Lawrence
in 35th Congress
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	Charles J. Albright
Succeeded by	Thomas Clarke Theaker
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Guernsey County district
In office December 4, 1843 – December 1, 1844
Preceded by	William Douglas
Succeeded by	William Skinner
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 19th district
In office January 7, 1856 – March 4, 1857
Preceded by	Western T. Sinclair
Succeeded by	M. Morron
In office January 6, 1868 – January 2, 1870
Preceded by	R. Savage
Succeeded by	James O. Amos
In office January 4, 1886 – January 1, 1888
Preceded by	inactive
Succeeded by	David H. Mortley
Personal details
Born	(1814-09-02)September 2, 1814 Old Washington, Ohio
Died	September 8, 1895(1895-09-08) (aged 81) Old Washington, Ohio
Resting place	Washington Cemetery, Old Washington
Political party	Democratic
Children	James Lawrence
Alma mater	Jefferson College

William Lawrence (September 2, 1814 – September 8, 1895) was a state legislator and one-term member of the United States House of Representatives from the 17th District of Ohio, serving from 1857 to 1859.

He also served as President of the board of directors of the Ohio Penitentiary.