Abbott Lawrence (December 16, 1792, Groton, Massachusetts – August 18, 1855) was an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist.

He was among the group of industrialists that founded a settlement on the Merrimack River that would later be named for him, Lawrence, Massachusetts.

On the conclusion of his apprenticeship, in 1814, the Lawrences formed a partnership, specializing in imports from Britain and China, and later expanded their interests to textile manufacturing.

[2] When Amos retired from the business in 1831 due to ill health, Abbott became head of the firm.

[4] In the 1820s, Lawrence became a prominent public figure, including as a vocal supporter of railroad construction for economic benefit.

[8] In 1848, Lawrence was an unsuccessful candidate for party nomination as vice president on the Whig ticket, headed by Zachary Taylor.

Lawrence rejected a cabinet appointment, and chose the post of minister to Great Britain.

He died in Boston on August 18, 1855, aged 62, and was interred in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts.