John Watson Lawrence (August 19, 1800 – December 20, 1888) was an American banker and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1845 to 1847.

Born in Flushing, New York, on August 19, 1800, Lawrence attended the local schools.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1841 and 1842.

[1] He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress