Robert Ranson Lawder (August 17, 1894 – September 3, 1967) was an American politician from Maryland.
His mother was the daughter of Captain William Moore and a descendant of John O'Neill.
[2][4][5] After graduating college, Lawder worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for two years.
[6] From 1924 to 1930, Lawder served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County.
[9] He served as mayor for six terms until 1951, when he did not seek re-election and was succeeded by Walter McLhinney.
[5] Lawder was appointed by Governor Theodore McKeldin as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, in November 1953, after D. Paul McNabb resigned.