Representative John Laurance
John Laurance
Painting (1792) by John Trumbull (1756-1843)
Courtesy of the New-York Historical Society 
| Life dates: | 1750-11 November 1810 |
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| Place of Residence (1789): | New York, New York |
| Occupation (1789): | Lawyer; Speculator |
| Place of Birth: | Falmouth, Cornwall, England |
| Age (March 4, 1789): | 39 |
| Religion (1789): | Episcopal |
| College Education: | Private Study |
| Marital Status (1789): | Married |
| Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | Officer, Continental Army |
| Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature Confederation Congress City Alderman |
| Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
| Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | No |
| Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
| Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Strong |
| Last year of continuous service in House: | 1793 | Senate Service: | 1796-1800 |
