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John W. Lawson
Member From: 1869 - 1884
- Birth Date: 1837 Birth Place:
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Additional Info: 1869 - 1871 Assembly - George R. Atkinson resigned, and Johw W. Lawson was elected to fill the vacancy.
1883 - 1884 Assembly - John W. Lawson was declared elected on prima facie evidence. No certificate from the Board of State Canvassers was presented.
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- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices:
Virginia Senate: 1874-1877
U.S. House of Representatives: 1891-1892
Virginia Constitutional Convention: 1901
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1869-1871 | Isle of Wight | Asylums and Prisons Chesapeake and its Tributaries Propositions and Greivances |
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| 1871-1873 | Isle of Wight | Asylums and Prisons (Chair) Propositions and Grievances Rules |
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| 1883-1884 | Isle of Wight | Democrat | Asylums and Prisons (Chair) Counties, Cities and Towns Library Roads and Internal Navigation |
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