Richard A. Lawrence Sr.

Richard Abbott Lawrence Sr. (January 30, 1906 – December 30, 1993) was a mayor of Melbourne, Florida from 1949 to 1953 and also in 1962. He also served on the Melbourne City Council, and as a municipal judge for Melbourne.[1]

Richard Abbott Lawrence Sr.
36th and 43rd Mayor of Melbourne, Florida
In office November 8, 1949 – November 3, 1953
Preceded by	Purley F Tucker
Succeeded by	Austin Van Catterton Sr.
In office June 26, 1962 – November 6, 1962
Preceded by	John J. Spitznogle Jr.
Succeeded by	Grady W. White
Personal details
Born	(1906-01-30)January 30, 1906[1][2] Marion, Ohio[1]
Died	December 30, 1993(1993-12-30) (aged 87)[1][2] Melbourne, Florida[1][3]
Spouse(s)	Anna J. Lawrence
Children	Richard A. Jr., Anna Josephine Lawrence Batsche[1][2]
Residence	819 E. Melbourne Avenue, Melbourne, Florida[1][3]
Occupation	lawyer[1]

Associations

• Member, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church[1]
• Member, Melbourne Lodge #143 F. & A. M., Scottish Rite[1]
• Member, Orlando, AZAN Temple[1]
• Member, Florida Blue Key[1]
• Member, Scabbard and Blade[1]
• President, Melbourne Rotary Club[1]
• President, Melbourne Elks Club[1]
• President, Brevard County Bar Association[1]

References

1. Obituary
2. Find A Grave
3. "United States Social Security Death Index," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VSYN-NZ9 : accessed 15 Apr 2013), Richard A Lawrence, 30 December 1993.

Preceded by Purley F Tucker	Mayor of Melbourne, Florida November 8, 1949–November 3, 1953	Succeeded by Austin Van Catterton Sr.
Preceded by John J. Spitznogle Jr.	Mayor of Melbourne, Florida June 26, 1962–November 6, 1962	Succeeded by Grady W. White