Samuel Lawrason Politician

Samuel McCutcheon Lawrason (July 31, 1852 – November 8, 1924) was an attorney who served two nonconsecutive terms in the Louisiana State Senate from West Feliciana Parish, located north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is principally known for the Lawrason Act of 1898, by which municipalities in Louisiana may incorporate into towns or cities without specific clearance from the state legislature.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 31, 1852
Birth place
Louisiana , New Orleans , United States
Religion
Episcopal Church (United States)
Date of deathNovember 08, 1924
Residence
Louisiana , West Feliciana Parish Louisiana , St. Francisville Louisiana
Education
University of Virginia
Tulane University

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Office holder

officeLouisiana State Senator from East and West Feliciana parishes
party
Democratic Party (United States)

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