Richard A. Lawrence Sr.
Richard Abbott Lawrence Sr. (January 30, 1906 – December 30, 1993) was a mayor of Melbourne, Florida from 1949 to 1953 and also in 1962. He also served on the Melbourne City Council, and as a municipal judge for Melbourne.[1]
Richard Abbott Lawrence Sr. | |
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| 36th and 43rd Mayor of Melbourne, Florida | |
| In office November 8, 1949 – November 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Purley F Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Austin Van Catterton Sr. |
| In office June 26, 1962 – November 6, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | John J. Spitznogle Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Grady W. White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1906[1][2] Marion, Ohio[1] |
| Died | December 30, 1993 (aged 87)[1][2] Melbourne, Florida[1][3] |
| Spouse(s) | Anna J. Lawrence |
| Children | Richard A. Jr., Anna Josephine Lawrence Batsche[1][2] |
| Residence | 819 E. Melbourne Avenue, Melbourne, Florida[1][3] |
| Occupation | lawyer[1] |
Associations
- Member, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church[1]
- Member, Melbourne Lodge #143 F. & A. M., Scottish Rite[1]
- Member, Orlando, AZAN Temple[1]
- Member, Florida Blue Key[1]
- Member, Scabbard and Blade[1]
- President, Melbourne Rotary Club[1]
- President, Melbourne Elks Club[1]
- President, Brevard County Bar Association[1]
References
- Obituary
- Find A Grave
- "United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VSYN-NZ9 : accessed 15 Apr 2013), Richard A Lawrence, 30 December 1993.
| Preceded by Purley F Tucker |
Mayor of Melbourne, Florida November 8, 1949–November 3, 1953 |
Succeeded by Austin Van Catterton Sr. |
| Preceded by John J. Spitznogle Jr. |
Mayor of Melbourne, Florida June 26, 1962–November 6, 1962 |
Succeeded by Grady W. White |
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