Wolcott Lawrence (November 1, 1786 — April 29, 1843) was an American jurist, businessman, and politician who served multiple terms on the Michigan Territorial Council.
In 1817, shortly after their wedding, Lawrence and his wife moved to Monroe, Michigan, and established a home on the River Raisin.
He gradually shifted his attention away from law towards the lumber and mercantile businesses as well as management of his real estate investments.
[1] When the government of the Territory of Michigan was restructured to include a new legislative council, Lawrence was one of the top 18 vote-earners in a general election.
Those names were sent to President James Monroe, who selected nine, including Lawrence, to form the First Michigan Territorial Council in 1824.