| John W. Lawrence | |
| State: | New York |
| Term Start: | March 4, 1845 |
| Term End: | March 3, 1847 |
| Predecessor: | Selah B. Strong |
| Successor: | Frederick William Lord |
| Office2: | Member of the New York State Assembly from Queens County |
| Term2: | 1841–1842 |
| Birth Date: | 19 August 1800 |
| Birth Place: | New York City, US |
| Death Place: | New York City, US |
| Party: | Democratic |
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 engaged as a mercantile clerk. He served as president of the village of Flushing 1835–1845. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1841 and 1842. He was extensively interested in banking.
Lawrence was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847). He resumed banking pursuits.
He was also a trustee of the village of Flushing from 1860 on 1875.
He married Mary King Bowne, daughter of Walter Bowne and had 10 children.[1]
He died in Flushing, New York on December 20, 1888. He was interred in Flushing Cemetery.