Edward A. Lawrence

Edward A. Lawrence, Sr., A.M., D.D. (October 7, 1808 – September 4, 1883) was a 19th-century American Congregational pastor and author. He ministered to congregations in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Marblehead, Massachusetts, and Orford, New Hampshire. He was also a professor of Ecclesiastical History and Pastoral Duty at the Theological Institute of East Windsor, Connecticut, and wrote several publications, books, pamphlets, and essays. Biography Edward Alexander Lawrence was born at St. Johnsbury, Vermont, October 7, 1808. His parents were Hubbard and Mary (Goss) Lawrence. Lawrence graduated from Dartmouth College, 1834, before studying divinity at Andover Theological Seminary, graduating in 1838. Dartmouth conferred the Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1858. He taught at Gilmanton Academy from 1834 to 1835. He was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at Haverhill, Massachusetts, May 4, 1839, serving as pastor, May 8, 1839 – June 12, 1844. He was installed pastor at Marblehead, Massachusetts, serving during the period of April 23, 1845 – July 12, 1854.