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Alfred William Lamb (March 18, 1824 – April 29, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.
Alfred W. Lamb | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Gilchrist Porter |
| Succeeded by | Gilchrist Porter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred William Lamb March 18, 1824 Stamford, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1888 (aged 64) Hannibal, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverside Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Marion College |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Born in Stamford, New York, Lamb moved with his parents to Ralls County, Missouri in 1836. He attended Marion College in Ely, Missouri. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Hannibal, Missouri.
Lamb was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1854 and resumed the practice of law.
He died in Hannibal, Missouri and was interred in Riverside Cemetery.
References
edit- United States Congress. "Alfred W. Lamb (id: L000032)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.