G1:Joseph Lamb > G2: Henry Lamb, Sr.
Henry Lamb, Sr (~1760 - 1817)
It is believed that Henry Lamb, Sr. was born Randolph County, North Carolina in approximately 1760. His father is thought to be Joseph Lamb, one of the 5 brothers that migrated from England in 1745 or 1750. The first Federal Census, taken in 1790, indicates that the Henry Lamb household consisted of 1 free white male 16 years old or over, 2 free white males under 16 years old and 3 free white females. Of note, there are several other Lambs living in close proximity to Henry and his family, including Joseph (presumably his father) and Jacob, John, Benjamin, Nathan and William, all of which could be Henry’s brothers or other relation. Between 1800 and 1810 Henry relocated to Surry County, North Carolina, along with his son, Henry Jr. He then died in 1817 in Surry County.
Census
1790 Federal Census - Randolph COunty, North Carolina [1]
1790 Federal Census: Randolph County, North Carolina. Columns: Head of household, free white males over 16 years or older, free white makes 15 or younger, free white females, all free persons, slaves, other free persons, and total people in household.
1800 Federal Census - Randolph County, North Carolina [2]
The 1800 census lists Henry Lamb (Sr) and his son, Henry Lamb (Jr), and Joseph Lamb (father) all living close to each other. The table presents the information clearly.
![[Population schedules of the second census of the United States, 1800, North Carolina; United States. Bureau of the Census; United States. National Archives and Records Service; Reel 32, Page 328; Archive.org]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad271b78f51306849c2e876/1591285400148-42M0AVY0ITM6LJWPUDM8/1800%2BCensus_Lamb_Henry_Henry_Jospeh.jpg)
1810 Federal Census - Surry County, North Carolina [3]
By 1810 the Henry, Sr., and Henry, Jr., relocated to Surry County, North Carolina.
![[Year: 1810; Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 171; Image: 00322; Family History Library Film: 0337911] Ancestry.com](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad271b78f51306849c2e876/1567190329059-5FS5L1XOVH92CP0GRU92/1810%252BCensus%252BSurry%252BCo.jpg)
Probate Records [4]
Henry Lamb, Sr., passed away in 1817, Surry County, North Carolina based on probated records. Unfortunately, the probate records do not mention any family members. It is interesting to read the inventory list to get a sense of what his life was like. As a farmer, his livestock consisted of horses, cows, pigs and sheep.
![[Surry County, North Carolina, Estate Records 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina] Ancestry.com](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ad271b78f51306849c2e876/1567191613485-B0B1RUDZQF3RF6WRSBMT/Lamb_Henry%2B1817%2BSurry%2BCo%2Bprobate%2B1.jpg)
CITATIONS
1790; Federal Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 279; Image: 165, Family History Library Film: 0568147
Population schedules of the second census of the United States, 1800, North Carolina; United States. Bureau of the Census; United States. National Archives and Records Service; Reel 32, Page 328; Archive.org
1810 Federal Census Place: Randolph, North Carolina; Roll: 38; Page: 171; Image: 00322; Family History Library Film: 0337911; Ancestry.com
Surry County, North Carolina, Estate Records 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Surry County); Probate Place: Surry, North Carolina; Ancestry.com