The Civil Rights Act of 1875

John D. Lawson

(February 18, 1816 — January 24, 1896) John Daniel Lawson was a businessman and politician. Lawson was born in Montgomery, New York in 1816. After completing his education, he moved to New York City and worked as a clerk in a store until 1843 when he transitioned to working in the mercantile industry. Lawson was a loyal Republican, serving as a delegate to numerous state, county, and national conventions for the Republican Party throughout his political career. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives and served from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1875. After his service in Congress, Lawson continued to work in the mercantile business in New York City until his death in 1896. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000144]

Member of New York Delegation - The Civil Rights Act of 1875 [this display].

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