Hiram and Sarah (Emery) Lamb

Hiram Lamb (1831 - 1914)

Hiram (“Hi”)was born in Floyd County, Indiana on October 28, 1831.  His parents were Benjamin and Charlotte “Lottie” (Atkins) Lamb.  Lottie passed away before 1844 when Hiram was approximately 12-13 years old. Benjamin then married Olive West. By 1850 Hiram, parents and siblings had moved to Decatur County, Iowa before permanently settling Pleasant Township in Union County, Iowa in 1851.

Sarah (emery) Lamb (1834 - 1926)

The daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Pounds) Emery, Sarah Jane, was born on February 12, 1834 in Holmes or Wayne County, Ohio. In 1835, when Sarah was a toddler, the family moved westward to Knox (now Stark) County, Illinois. The family relocated again in 1853 to settle in Clarke County, Iowa.

On 29 June 1854 Hiram and Sarah married in Hopeville, Clarke County, Iowa. [16] They were the 11th couple to be married in the county. The newlyweds moved into a house in Hopeville that Hiram built in 1853. “ He hewed the logs himself and did the carpenter work on it.  He hung the doors on the Forth day of July 1853, and had the building completed all ready for occupation before his marriage."

Children

1855: Birth of daughter, Margaret Malinda “Linnie” Lamb (DOB: Jun 1855). Married Jasper A. “Jap” Stone.

1858: Birth of daughter, Happa Lamb (1858 - 1948). Married James P. Wiley. DOD: July 1948 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa with burial at Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, Iowa.

1862: Birth of son, Clarence L. Lamb (1862 - 1913). Married Amy L. Olmstead.

1864: Birth of daughter: Dora Lamb. Married: Frank Garrett in 1882 and Hugh McFarquahr at a later date.

1871: Birth of daughter, Iva B. Lamb (DOB: 8 Sept 1871) Married Albert Ahern. DOD: 17 Dec 1953 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Buried in Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, Iowa on 19 Dec 1953.

1874: Birth of son, Lew Lamb (DOB: 16 Aug 1874). First married Katherine Fivecoat, who died in 1919. He then married Cleona Smith 13 Aug 1926. DOD: 15 Aug 1945 Creston, Union County, Iowa with burial in the Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County. Iowa.

Census

1850 Federal Census, Decatur County, Iowa [9] — Hiram Lamb

1850 Federal Census - Stark County, Illinois — Sarah J. EMery

1856 Iowa Census, Doyle Township, Clarke County, Iowa

1860 Federal Census: Doyle Township, Clarke County, Iowa [4]

1870 Federal Census: Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa [5]

1880 Federal Census: Village of Murray, Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa [6]

1900 Federal Census: Murray Village, Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa [7]

1910 Federal Census: Murray, Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa [8]

1920 Federal Census: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa

Gallery

News items

1868 (remembrances)

1887

"Capt. W. H. Lamb and son John from New Albany, Indiana, are the guests of Hiram Lamb and family. -- Murray News" —    Osceola Weekly Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXVIII, No. 21, Thursday, May 26th, 1887, Page 3 [2]

1895

"The petition of Hiram Lamb for rebate of taxes for loss of building by fire not granted." — The Weekly Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXVI, No. 5, Thursday, January 31st, 1895, Page 7 [2]

"Mr. Hiram Lamb is one the The Sentinel's pioneer subscribers.  While in the office lately he remarked having been a resident of Clarke county for about forty-five years.  He was here when the first town in Clarke, Hopeville, was platted and immediately cast his lot with the ambitious Hopevillians.  He has been a witness of all the changes in the county since and can relate many interesting anecdotes in its history." — The Weekly Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXVI, No. 50, Thursday, December 12th, 1895, Page 5 [2]

1896

"A Pioneer's Hopeville Castle.

Hiram Lamb received a piece of wood Tuesday from Postmaster J. H. Stark of Hopeville that he prizes very highly although but of little intrinsic value.  It was cut from a timber of the old house that Mr. Stark is tearing down to make room for his new residence.  The old building was erected by Mr. Lamm in 1853 on its present location at the southeast corner of the square.  He hewed the logs himself and did the carpenter work on it.  He hung the doors on the Fourth day of July, 1853, and had the building completed all ready for occupation before his marriage."— The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXII, No. 52, Thursday, May 7th, 1896, Page 1 [2]

1897

"Mrs. Wiley and children of Des Moines have been visiting Hiram Lamb and family." “Mrs. H. Lamb was taken very ill Sunday with heart trouble.  She is some better at this writing.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, July 8th, 1897, Page 8 [2]

"Quite a number of persons in and around Murray are sick, among them …… Mrs. Hiram Lamb and B. F. Stockwell." — The Weekly Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXVIII, Thursday, July 15th, 1897, Page 8 [2]

1898

“Mrs. Hiram Lamb, of Murray, was the guest of her son, Recorder Lamb [Clarence L Lamb], over Sunday." — The Weekly Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXIX, No. Thursday, March 31st, 1898, Page 8 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb, of Murray, is quite ill." — The Weekly Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXIX, No. 44, Thursday, November 3rd, 1898, Page 1 [2]

1899

“Hi Lamb of Murray was the guest of his son C. L. Lamb Saturday.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, August 10th, 1899, Volume XXVI, No. 12, Page 5

1900

“The assessor is again abroad in the land. Hi Lamb with his knap sack and books can be seen on our streets daily. He will take the census also.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, January 18th, 1900, Volume XXVI, No. 35, Page 4 [2]

“Maude Garrett of Des Moines is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Lamb.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, February 15th, 1900, Volume XXVI, No 39, Page 5 [2]

“Sir Knights O. E. Garrett and Hi Lamb decorated the grave of Sir Knight W. P. Wiley, at this place last Sunday afternoon.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, June 21st, 1900, Volume XXVII, No. 5, Page 7 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb, of Murray, spent Sunday with Recorder Lamb and wife." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLI, No. 40, Thursday, October 4th, 1900, Page 8 [2]

“Henry Lamb comes in this week and orders the home paper sent to his brother, Hiram Lamb, of Murray, Iowa.” — The Americus Greeting, Americus, Kansas, Thursday, 29 Nov 1900, Page 1 [10]

1901

"Hiram Lamb has sold his fine home in north part of town to Henry Wetzel and gave possession Monday.  We are glad to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Lamb expects to remain in Murray, after spending the winter visiting their children in Omaha and Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ahern were Osceola visitors Tuesday." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLII, No. 50, Thursday, December 12th, 1901, Page 12 [2]

1902

“Real Estate Transfer

Albert Ahern to Sarah J. Lamb, lot 15, blk 27, Murray, $1,225.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXVIII, No. 52, Thursday, May 15th, 1902, Page 5

"Hiram Lamb Gets the Plum: --

Word has come that Congressman Heburn has recommended Mr. Hiram Lamb of Murray for postmaster.  This is equivalent to an appointment.  Mr. Lamb is a worthy man in every particular." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIII, No. 52, Thursday, December 25th, 1902, Page 5 [2]

1903

"Last Friday's dailies reported the appointment of Hiram, Lamb, postmaster at Murray." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIV, Thursday, January 15th, 1903, Page 5 [2]

 "Fred Stone, of Osceola, Neb., visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb last week en route to Chicago." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIV, No. 29, Thursday, July 16th, 1903, Page 8 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. C. Emery from Virginia, Nebraska, spent two or three days last week visiting Mr. Emery's sister, Mrs. S.L. Landis and family.  They were accompanied from Murray by Mrs. Hiram Lamb." — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXX, No. 26, Thursday, November 12th, 1903, Page 7 [2]

“Mrs. Perry Wiley, Blanche and Guy of Des Moines are visiting Mrs. Wiley’s parents, Hi Lamb and wife.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, December 31st, 1903, Volume XXX, No. 33, Page 8

1904

"Lou Lamb, son of Postmaster Lamb at Murray, was brought to the hospital for treatment Tuesday." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLV, No. 26, Thursday, June 30th, 1904, Page 5 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is nursing a sore hand." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLV, No. 28, Thursday, July 14th, 1904, Page 8 [2]

"Hiram Lamb Esq., postmaster of Murray, the second best post office in Clarke county, was an Osceola visitor Wednesday." — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXI, No. 9, Thursday, March 3rd, 1904, Page 7 [2]

1905

“Clarence Lamb and wife of Red Oak visited with Hi Lamb and family Friday and Saturday.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, February 23rd, 1905, Volume XXXII, No. 8, Page 8 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is in Omaha visiting her daughter, Mrs. Stone. — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLVI, No. 34, Thursday, August 24th, 1905, Page  8 [2]

"Real Estate Transfers

M. L. Holcomb to Hiram Lamb fr tract see sec 16 Troy $275." — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXII, No. 46, Thursday, November 16th, 1905, Page  4 [2]

1906

"Mrs. Maud Jantsey of Waterloo, is visiting her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb." —  The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXIII, No. 12, Thursday, March 22nd, 1906, Page  8 [2]

1907

"Hiram Lamb, our genial postmaster was showing the handwriting of Theodore Roosevelt and George B Cortelyour, on the appointment as postmaster of Murray. Both names looked good to him. But Teddy writes the plainest and best hand.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXIV, No. 4, Thursday, January 24th, 1907, Page  8 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is reported much better." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 48, No. 12, Thursday, March 21st, 1907, Page  8  [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb are entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Dora McFarquhar and husband from Denver, Colo." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 48, No. 18, Thursday, May 2nd, 1907, Page 10 [2]

“Mrs. Happy Wiley returned to Dallas, Texas, recently with her daughter, Miss Bessie Holye, who, having been in poor health for some time, grew suddenly worse and wished to go home. She came to Murray in the spring to see her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lamb.” — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, July 25th, 1907, Volume 48, No. 30, Page 5 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb spent Sunday at Afton with relatives." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 48, No. 33, Thursday, August 15th, 1907, Page 8 [2]

"C. L. Lamb came in from Chicago Tuesday.  He and his wife were there to see George Forbes.  He is here for a days visit with his father Postermaster Lamb." -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXIV, No. 28, Thursday, September 19th, 1907, Page 8 [2]

1908

Death of granddaughter, Bessie Wiley Hoyle (daughter of Happa Wiley)at the age of 28 due to consumption. — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 29, Thursday, July 16th, 1908, Page 1 [2]

"Real Estate Transfers.

P.J. Hoffman to Hiram Lamb lot 145 block 2 Murray $500." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No 13, Thursday, March 26th, 1908, Page 1 [2]

"Miss Blanche Wiley of Des Moines came Saturday evening for a few days visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 24, Thursday, June 11th, 1908, Page 8 [2]

“Word came Thursday to Hi Lamb from Ft. Worth Texas that his granddaughter, Mrs. Bessie Hoyle, had died at that place. The remains were brought to this place Friday.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, July 16th, 1908, Volume XXXV, No. 29, Page 8 [2]

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LAMB Family Reunion - 1908

“MURRAY, Ia., Aug. 11. — Special: Postmaster Hiram Lamb and family attended a notable family reunion at the old homestead near Hopeville in Union county Sunday. In 1850 Hiram Lamb’s father, Benjamin Lamb, settled in Union county and was the first settler in that section of Iowa, the only other white people there being Mormons, who soon left the country. Benjamin Lamb came from Indiana in 1850, and was soon jointed by others from his native state. When Mr. Lamb first came to Iowa, Union county was not organized as a county yet, and Postmaster Lamb named Pleasant township, the township in which he resided. At the reunion sixty-five relatives were present, coming from Indiana, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas, and at the reunion brothers and sisters met who had not seen each other for over twenty-five years.” —- The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa, 12 Aug 1908, Wed, Page 3 [10]

"Mrs. S. E. Landis went to Murray Wednesday to attend a family reunion at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hiram Lamb.  Her brothers C. Emery and T. P. Emery and wife of Narka, Kansas, Elijah Emery and wife of Kansas City, Mo., were there." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 31, Thursday, July 30th, 1908, Page 5 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Emery, of Kansas City, are visiting the Hiram Lamb home." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. Thursday, July 30th, 1908, Page 8 [2]

"Hiram Lamb and little granddaughter were Osceola callers Monday" — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. Thursday, August 6th, 1908, Page 12 [2]

"Mrs. Happa Wiley came Sunday evening from Omaha where she had been visiting relatives.  She is now at the Hiram Lamb home." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 32, Thursday, August 6th, 1908, Page 12 [2]

"Mr. T. P. Emery and wife returned to their home in Mahaska, Kansas Friday after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Lamb."  — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 33, Thursday, August 13th, 1908, Page 8 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Adkins and little daughter Mildred, J. B. Lamb and son Kenneth, Mrs. Stella Schoein from Galina, Indiana, are guests for a brief time in the city, at the homes of Postmaster Lamb and Dr. G. I . Armitage, and for the purpose of attending the Lamb reunion."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XLIX, No. 33, on Thursday, August 13th, 1908, Page 8 [2]

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"Miss Blanche Wiley, teacher in the Des Moines schools, passed thru here Saturday enroute to Murray to visit her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume XXXV, No. 52, Thursday, December 24th, 1908, Page 5 [2]

1909

“Mrs. Jap Stone, of Omaha, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Lamb, this week.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, April 8th, 1909, Volume XXXVI, No. 14, Page 4 [2]

"Miss Blanche Wiley came Monday evening from her home in Des Moines for a visit at the Hiram Lamb home." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume L, No. 34, Thursday, August 26th, 1909, Page 8 [2]

"Blanche Wiley returned to her home in Des Moines Saturday after a pleasant visit at the Hiram Lamb home." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume L, No. 36, Thursday, September 9th, 1909, Page 10 [2]

"C W B M will meet with Mrs. Hiram Lamb Friday afternoon.  Special business to attend to.  All members requested to be present." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume L, No. 42, Thursday, October 21st, 1909 Page 12 [2]

1910

"Miss Blanche Wiley of Des Moines came Saturday for a few day's visit at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb; also a granddaughter and baby from Omaha."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 23, Thursday, June 9th, 1910, Page 5 [2]

“Clarence Lamb of Red Oak visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Lamb, Tuesday, July 5th.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, July 14th, 1910, Volume 37, No. 28, Page 8 [2]

"Mrs. Thad Ray and baby of Omaha, came Tuesday for a visit at the Hiram Lamb home."-- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 28, Thursday, July 14th, 1910, Page 8

"Last Saturday the sad news was telegraphed to Hiram Lamb that Bert Stone had been killed in the railroad years at Lafayette, Ind.  He was in the employ of Ringling Bros.' Circus, and was assisting in loading previous their leaving for another town.  By some accident he stepped back onto another track and was struck by a Wabash passenger train, severing both limbs. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jap Stone, and was born and raised in this place.  He was 37 years old, and a single man. The body was brought to Murray and buried in the Murray cemetery Monday afternoon." -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 27, No. 32, Thursday, August 11th, 1910, Page 4 [2]

"The funeral services of Bert Stone were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the home of Hiram Lamb, the deceased being a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb. He came to his death in a railroad accident in La Fayette, Ind.  He was born September 7, 1875 near Murray.  He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jap Stone now of Omaha.  A the time of his death he was one of the foremen of Ringling Bros. show.  The funeral was conducted by Rev. Carter.  A male quartette sang.  The pall bearers were Jno. Brisben, R. H. Martindale, R. M. Smith, N. C. Hoffman, Arthur Dewey and Wilburt Badger.  The remains were laid to rest in the Murray cemetery." --  Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 32, Thursday, August 11th, 1910, Page 8 [2]

"Mrs. H. L. Wiley was called from Des Moines Tuesday by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Hiram Lamb of Murray."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 47, Thursday, November 24th, 1910, Page 5 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb has been very sick since Friday.  Mrs. Linn Stone of Omaha, was called by her illness."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 47, Thursday, November 24th, 1910, Page 10 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb still remains very low.   C.L. Lamb of Red Oak, came Sunday to see his mother."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 48, Thursday, December 1st, 1910, Page 12 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb still remains very low with little hopes of her recovery."  "Mr. Emery of Kansas City, came Saturday to see his sister, Mrs. Lamb who is very sick."  "Miss Blanche Wiley and brother Guy, came Sunday and remained until Monday at the Lamb home." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LI, No. 49, Thursday, December 8th, 1910, Page 9 [2]

1911

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is reported much better."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LII, No. 1, Thursday, January 5th, 1911, Page 8  [2]

"Among the appointments of postmasters for Iowa towns sent to the senate by President Taft last week are Hiram Lamb of Murray and Henry S. Ferris of Lorimor."--  Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LII, No. 15, Thursday, April 13th, 1911, Page 1 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb are entertaining their granddaughter, Mrs. Olga Brown and son from out of town." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LII, No. 19, Thursday, May 11th, 1911, Page 8 [2]

"Mr. and Mrs. Jap Stone and daughter, Mrs. Maud Brown of Omaha, came Sunday for a visit at the Hiram Lamb home."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa , Volume LII, No. 22, Thursday, June 1st, 1911, Page 8 [2]

“Clarence Lamb passed through Murray Sunday. He was here long enough to greet his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Lamb.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, June 22nd, 1911, Volume 38, No. 25, Page 8 [2]

1912

“Nola Agy, who has been visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hi Lamb, left for her home in Colorado, Monday.” — The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, December 5th, 1912, Volume 40, No. 47, Page 3 [2]

"The petition also alleges that Jesse Emery to whom Hiram Lamb and wife conveyed lots one (1) and seven (7) in block six (6) in said East Hopeville by deed dated January 6th, 1855 and recorded in book 3 page 24 executed a deed of conveyance for said lots prior to 1894 to David Newton but that said deed was lost without having been recorded and the plaintiff asks that the cloud created upon his title by reason of said lost deed be removed by decree of this Court." -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 40, No. 50, Thursday, December 19th, 1912, Page 3 and The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 40, No. 51, Thursday, December 26th, 1912, Page 3 [2]

1913

Court dispute on land:  The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 41, No. 1, Thursday, January 2nd, 1913, Page 6 and  The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 41, No. 2 Thursday, January 9th, 1913, Page 4 [2]

Obituary Clarence L. Lamb -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LIV, No. 8, Thursday, February 20th, 1913. Page 8 and The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 41, No. 8, Thursday, February 20th, 1913, Page 1 and The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 41, No 9, Thursday, February 27th, 1913, Page 9 [2]

Court dispute on land:  The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 40, No. 34, Thursday, August 21st, 1913, Page 2 and  The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 40, No. 35, Thursday, August 28th, 1913, Page 2 [2]

"Mrs. Clarence Lamb of Red Oak, and daughter visited the home of Hiram Lamb for a few days last week."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LIV, No 33, Thursday, August 14th, 1913, Page 3 [2]

"Miss Maude Yontsey from Terre Haute, Ind., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb." "Mrs. J.A. Stone from Omaha, Nebr., is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb." "Mrs. Hugh McFarguhar from Evanston, Wyo., is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LIV, No. 37, Thursday, September 11th, 1913, Page 12 [2]

Court dispute on land continued: The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, October 30th, 1913, Page 2 and The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 40, No. 45, Thursday, November 6th, 1913, Page 8 [2]

1914

"Mrs. Wiley of Des Moines is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb."  -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 43, No. 22, Thursday, May 28th, 1914, Page 4 [2]

"Mrs. Stone of Omaha, Iva Ahern of Colfax, Happy Wiley of Des Moines, all daughters of Hiram Lamb, spent Decoration Day here and visited their parents." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 23, Thursday, June 4th, 1914, Page 3 [2]

"Hiram Lamb is reported very poorly, being scarcely able to walk up town." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 44, Thursday, June 18th, 1914, Page 10 [2]

"Hiram Lamb is in very poor health being unable to attend to any business in the post office the past month." "Mr. and Mrs. Lew Lamb of Perry, Iowa, spend a portion of the last week at the Hiram Lamb home."-- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 26, Thursday, June 25th, 1914, Page 6 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is reported some better, being able to sit up some." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. Thursday, July 30th, 1914, Page 6 [2]

"Mrs. J. A. Stone returned to her home in Omaha after an extended visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Lamb."-- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 32, Thursday, August 6th, 1914, Page 4 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is again about to be out." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 33, Thursday, August 13th, 1914, Page 8 [2]

"Lou Lamb of Perry, has been here to see his father, Hiram Lamb who is very poorly." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 36, Thursday, September 3rd, 1914, Page 12 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb is home again after a few days' visit at Van Wert with her daughter." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 38, Thursday, September 17th, 1914, Page 3 [2]

"Dr. and Mrs. Landis formerly of Murray, but of late years living in California, came Friday for a visit with Mrs. Landis' sister, Mrs. Hiram Lamb and family, and old friends in Murray who were all glad to see them." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 39, Thursday, September 24th, 1914, Page 8 [2]

"Land Transfers

… Hiram Lamb to C. W. Ries, lots 1, 4 and 5 blk 2 Murray, $1." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 40, Thursday, October 1st, 1914, Page 15 [2]

"Hiram Lamb is reported about the same." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 41, Thursday, October 8th, 1914, Page 10 [2]

"Mrs. Albert Ahern and daughter, Irene of Des Moines, and Mrs. Kate Lamb of Creston, spent Sunday at the Hiram Lamb home."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No 44, Thursday, October 29th, 1914, Page 8 [2]

"J. A. Stone returned to his home in Omaha after an extended visit at the Hiram Lamb home." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa on Thursday, November 5th, 1914, Page 7 [2]

Listed on the delinquent tax list -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 43, No. 47, Thursday, November 19th, 1914, Page 6 [2]

"Hiram Lamb is very sick again." "Lou Lamb of Creston, was called to Murray Saturday by the serious illness of his father, Hiram Lamb." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 51, Thursday, December 17th, 1914, Page 8 [2]

"Hiram Lamb is no better."  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 52, Thursday, December 24th, 1914, Page 7 [2]

"Again Murray people are saddened by the death of one of their oldest citizens.  After several months' illness Hiram Lamb passed away at noon Monday.  Funeral services will be held at the Christian church on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LV, No. 53, Thursday, December 31st, 1914, Page 7 [2]

1915

"Those from Des Moines who attended the funeral of H. Lamb were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ahern and daughter Irene, Mrs. Happy Wiley and son Guy and daughter Blanche; those from Omaha Mrs. Jap Stone and daughter, Mrs. Maude Brown; those from Creston Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lamb and son Claude." "Mrs. Clarence Lamb of Red Oak, came Wednesday to attend the funeral of Hiram Lamb Thursday." -— Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LVI, No. 1, Thursday, January 7th, 1915, Page 10 [2]

Hiram Lamb Obituary:  -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LVI, No. 1, on Thursday, January 7th, 1915, Page 16 [2]

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb and daughter, Mrs. Stone, spend Tuesday of last week with relatives in Afton." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LVI, No. 3, Thursday, January 21st, 1915, Page 9[2]

1916

"Mrs. Albert Ahern of Des Moines, spent a portion of last week here with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Lamb." -- Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LVII, No. 24, Thursday, June 15th, 1916, Page 4 [2]

"Miss Blanche Wiley of Des Moines is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hiram Lamb." -- The Osceola Democrat, published in Osceola, Iowa, Thursday, August 31st, 1916, Page 3 [2]

Reminiscenses of Hiram Lamb — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LVII, No. 42, Thursday, October 19th, 1916, Page 8 [2]

1918

1919

"Mrs. Hiram Lamb of Des Moines is visiting old Murray friends this week." -- The Osceola Tribune, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume 48 - 14, Thursday, April 3rd, 1919, Page 4 [2]

1920

"Mrs. Sarah Lamb, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Ahern, at St. Charles, has been in Murray several days visiting Mrs. E. M. Westbrook and many other old-time friends." -- The Osceola Tribune, published in Osceola, Iowa, No. 32, Thursday, August 5th, 1920, Page 7 [2]

1924

“Mrs. H. L. Wiley and son of Des Moines, are visiting her mother, Mrs. Lamb, and her sister, Mrs. Ahern.” — Winterset Madisonian, published in Winterset, Iowa, Volume LXVIII, No. 25, Thursday, February 21st, 1924, Page 3 [3]

1926

“Mrs. H. L. Wiley returned to her home in Des Moines the first of last week after a short visit here with her mother, Mrs. Lamb and her sister, Mrs. Ahern.” — Winterset Madisonian, published in Winterset, Iowa, Volume LXX, No. 29, Thursday, March 18th, 1926, Page 8 [3]

“Mrs. L. H. Wiley and son, Guy, of Des Moines, was here the later part of last week helping care for her aged mother, who is gradually growing worse. Mrs. Lamb is past 92 years of age.” — Winterset Madisonian, published in Winterset, Iowa, Volume LXX, No. 47, Thursday, July 22nd, 1926, Page 9 [3]

“Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Swabb of Murray visited here last Monday with Mrs. Ahern and her mother, Mrs. Lamb, who has been poorly for a long time and is failing fast.” “L. W. Lamb of Cedar Rapids came last Saturday evening, called here by the serious illness of his mother.”— Winterset Madisonian, published in Winterset, Iowa, Volume LXX, No. 48, Thursday, July 29th, 1926, Page 6

"Mrs. Lillian Lamb of Red Oak, came Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Lamb. Claude Lamb of Creston, came Tuesday morning to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Lamb." — Osceola Sentinel, published in Osceola, Iowa, Volume LXVII, No. 31, Thursday, August 5th, 1926, Page 3 [2]

Obituaries

Death Certificates [1]

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