Effingham Lawrence | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
| In office March 3, 1875 – March 4, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | J. Hale Sypher |
| Succeeded by | Randall L. Gibson |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1871–1875 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1820 Bayside, Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 9, 1878 (aged 58) Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Ann George |
| Children | 10 |
| Residence | Louisiana |
| Profession | Politician |
Effingham Lawrence (March 2, 1820 – December 9, 1878) was an American politician known for serving for the shortest term in congressional history, serving—along with George A. Sheridan—for just one day in the U.S. House of Representatives.[1]