Biography of Edward Calvin Lambert - McDowell Co. WV The History of West Virginia, Old and New Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, Volume II, pg. 631 EDWARD CALVIN LAMBERT, superintendent of the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company at Yukon, McDowell County, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, May 1, 1875, a son of Vincent H. and Sarah (Campbell) Lambert, who now maintain their home at Grumpier, McDowell County, West Virginia. The father was born in Nebraska, and the mother in Pennsylvania, of Scotch parents. William Lambert, grandfather of the subject of this review, came from Eng- land and settled at Lambert's Point, Virginia. Vincent H. Lambert has been associated with mines and mining since boyhood, and in charge of mining operations conducted by the Means & Russell Iron Company, he was for twenty- seven years in iron ore, limestone and clay mines in Ohio and Kentucky. The subject of this sketch Edward Calvin, is the eldest of seven children. He gained his early education in the schools of his native city, Ironton, Ohio, and when but nine years old he began work in the mines with which his father was identified. After leaving school he served an apprenticeship in a plumbing establishment at Portsmouth, Ohio, but he never worked at this trade as a vocation. He found employment with the Means and Russell Iron Com- pany in the mining of limestone and fire clay, with which company he continued until he was twenty-four years old. On July 5, 1899, he was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Brewster, of Ironton, Ohio, whose mother was a member of one of the oldest and highly respected families of West Virginia. The father of Mrs. Lambert was a native of Virginia. Mr. Lambert established a home for himself and wife at Ironton, Ohio, where he remained for two years, being employed as general manager by the Chas. Taylor Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. In the winter of 1900 he came to Mingo County, West Virginia, and found employment in the mines of Tug River District. These mines are now controlled by the Red Jacket Consolidated Coal Company. He began work on the grades at ninety cents a day, and by efficiency and effective service he won continuous promotions until he was finally made general superintendent of three mines, the Maritime, Lick Fork and Grapevine. He next became superintendent for the Wil- liamson Coal & Coke Company at Williamson, West Virginia, later was manager of mines at Glenalum, West Virginia, and thereafter he was identified with production in one of the finest mining camps of the district, that of the Excelsior Pocahontas Coal Company. In 1917 he went with the George L. Carter Coal Company as general superintendent, remain- ing for one year, and going from there to the Yukon Pocahontas Coal Company, as general superintendent, by which company he is still employed and enjoys their respect and esteem. In 1913-14 Mr. Lambert served as state mine inspector of district No. 12, under appointment by Governor Hatfield, and he held the position of chief deputy under Sheriff Green- way Hatfield. Me was a member of the County Court of Mingo County, and within his incumbency of this position the new court house was erected. He is an enthusiastic advocate and supporter of the republican party. In the Masonic fraternity he is a member of the Blue Lodge at Williamson; a member of the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons at North Fork; Ivanhoe Commandery No. 10, Knights Templars, at Bramwell; Scottish Rite Consistory at Wheeling; and the Mystic Shrine at Charleston. He is a life member of the lodge of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Bluefield, No. 269. Mr. Lambert's family consists of four bright interesting boys and one girl. Charles, a graduate of R. M. A., Bed- ford, Virginia, and now a sophomore at Washington and Lee University, entered the United States Marine Corps when the nation became involved in the World war, he having been at the time only sixteen years old. Like his father, he is a splendid athelete, and ho was captain of the football team, while a student of R. M. A. Walter, a graduate of R. M. A. Front Royal, Virginia, will enter Washington and Lee University this fall. Mildred, the only daughter, enters Lewisburg Seminary this fall. Paul, the youngest member of the household, attends his home school. Three members of Mr. Lambert's family are affiliated with the Baptist Church. Submitted by Valerie Crook **************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. Files may be printed or copied for personal use only. ****************************************************************