BARKLEY LAMBERT of

Lotus Creek Township

Page 879

“was born in Ohio, November 4, 1823, where he was raised and educated; he came to Linn county, Missouri, in the spring of 1865, and with the  exception of one summer has made Linn county his home ever since, always engaged in agricultural pursuits; he owns a well-improved farm of three hundred and eighty-four acres, well stocked, and a  fine residence.  Mr. Lambert is a man of good business habits, and well deserves the success and high standing he holds in the community.  He was married in Ohio December 7, 1843 to Miss Alice Edgerton.  Their family consists of seven children: Ida E., born July 30, 1864; died August 13, 1864; Abner E., born September 17, 1844; Esther A., born July 23, 1846; Joshua S., born November 30, 1848; Elmira J., born December 7, 1851; Mary E., born January 20, 1854; John H., born February 2, 1857, died September 8, 1862; Zilpha D., born January 2, 1859; Robert B. born September 29, 1862.

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