William Lawrence (Ohio Republican)

thumb|William Lawrence William Lawrence (June 26, 1819 – May 8, 1899) was a Republican lawyer and politician from Ohio. He was most noted for being a US Representative influential in attempting to impeach President Andrew Johnson, creating the United States Department of Justice, helping to create the American Red Cross, and ratifying the Geneva Convention. Quotes Protect every citizen, including the millions of people of foreign birth who will flock to our shores to become citizens and to find here a land of liberty and law. Speech in the U.S. House of Representatives (April 7, 1866). Civil Rights: Speech of Hon. William Lawrence, of Ohio, in the House of Representatives, April 7, 1866 (Washington, D.C.: Congressional Globe Office, 1866) p. 1 External links Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Lawyers from the United States Category:People from Ohio Category:1819 births Category:1899 deaths