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Lawrence, Amos

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a distinguished American philanthropist, was born at Groton Massachussetts, April 22, 1786. He spent a great part of his immense fortune in various charities and donations to public institutions. He died December 31, 1852. His Life and Correspondence was published by his son in 1855. Thomas, Biog. Dict. page 1384.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Lawrence, Amos'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​l/lawrence-amos.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.