Amos Lawrence
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For his son, the anti-slavery activist, see Amos A. Lawrence. For the football player, see Amos Lawrence (American football).
Amos Lawrence (April 22, 1786 – December 31, 1852) was an American merchant and philanthropist.
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Born | (1786-04-22)April 22, 1786 Groton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | December 31, 1852(1852-12-31) (aged 66) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | merchant, investor, philanthropist |
Known for | Helping to establish the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts and charitable donations |
Spouses | Sarah Richards
(m. 1811; died 1819)Nancy Means Ellis (m. 1821) |
Children | 5, including Amos A. Lawrence |
Parent | Samuel Lawrence (father) |
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