William Beach Lawrence

William Beach Lawrence
Lawrence c. 1820
Acting United States Minister to the United Kingdom
In office 1827–1828
President	John Quincy Adams
Preceded by	Albert Gallatin
Succeeded by	James Barbour
Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island
In office 1851–1852
Governor	Philip Allen
Preceded by	Thomas Whipple
Succeeded by	Samuel G. Arnold
Personal details
Born	William Beach Lawrence (1800-10-23)October 23, 1800 New York City, New York
Died	March 26, 1881(1881-03-26) (aged 80) New York City, New York
Spouse	Esther Rogers Gracie ​ ​ (m. 1821; died 1857)​
Children	several, including Albert G. Lawrence
Parents	Isaac Lawrence (father) Cornelia Ann Beach (mother)
Relatives	Archibald Gracie (father-in-law)
Alma mater	Columbia College Litchfield Law School

William Beach Lawrence (October 23, 1800 – March 26, 1881) was an American politician and jurist who served as lieutenant governor of Rhode Island from 1851 to 1852 under Governor Philip Allen.