Obituary of Edwin LAMB - Henry County, Illinois

LAMB.--At his home in Kewanee, Illinois, January 12, 1894, Bro. Edwin
Lamb. He was born in Wombern, Staffordshire, England, August 20, 1839.
He was married to Miss Eliza Whitehouse in 1859, in Dudley, England.
They
both united with the church October 15, 1864, being baptized by John D.
Jones.
They came to this country in 1862, settling in Kewanee. Ten children
were
born to this union, eight of whom are still living. About thirteen years
ago his wife died, leaving him a widower for three years, when, on May
26, 1884, he was married to Mrs. Martha Wiggins, who survives him.
Bro. Lamb will always be remembered as a peaceful and hard working
citizen, honest in every respect, a good brother, and by his family as a
kind father and loving husband.
He leaves a wife, eight children, and thirteen grandchildren to mourn
his
sudden departure. The funeral was held 15th inst., Bro. John Chisnall
officiating.

Source: Saints Herald, Lamoni Iowa, Jan 1894, p.79
Submitted by: Susie Martin-Rott
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