Lawton, William Cranston (M)

Surname: Lawton
Forename(s): William Cranston
b. 22 May 1853. d. 18 April 1941. Nationality: American. VIAF.
Poet. Alternative signature: William C. Lawton. Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Son of James Madison and Sarah Greene Cranston L. Worked as a school principal and professor of literature at Hobart College and Adelphi College. Married Alida Allen Beattie on 24 Jan 1884. Publications include several academic texts on classical literature, and many translations in his later career. Biographical information: Lawton, William Cranston, Database of Classical Scholars (Rutgers) (26 November 2024). (BGL)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 1
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
Lied und Leid 1896-04 Longman’s Magazine Poet 19095