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Lawrence, William Badger, 1856-1928

 Person

Biography

William Badger Lawrence was born November 16, 1865. He was educated at Boston Latin and Harvard College (BA 1879). He received his law degree from Harvard in 1883 and entered into railroad and corporation law. Lawrence was involved in politics and local business in Medford for many years. He also served as the clerk of the board of directors of the Boston and Maine Railroad. He died in 1928.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

William Badger Lawrence papers relating to the proposed takeover of the Boston and Maine Railroad by the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company

Collection Identifier: Mss:724 1907-1915 B747a
Overview:

Collection consists of the papers of William B. Lawrence, clerk of the Boston & Maine Railroad, regarding the aborted merger of the Boston and Maine Railroad with the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Company, 1907-1915.