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Lew Wallace Lamb, Sr.
16 August 1874 - 15 August 1945
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Lew Lamb was the 6th and youngest child of Hiram and Sarah Lamb. He was born in Union County, Iowa on 16 August 1874. His childhood and young adulthood were spent in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa. He married Katherine “Kate” Fivecoat on 19 September 1894[9]. The couple had one child, Claude Leon Lamb, born 14 March 1895. Katherine passed away from complications of a surgery in 1919. Seven years later, in 1926, Lew married Cleona Effie Smith. Lew and Cleona lived in Creston, Iowa where they raised 7 children, excluding a stillborn.
Lew worked on the railroad as a brakeman for the CB&Q line. Later he earned his living as a painter. He was often hired to paint the exterior of tall structures, such as church steeples or water towers, as the heights did not bother him.
Lew passed away on August 15, 1945, a day shy of his 71st birthday, from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was buried in the Murray Cemetery, Murray, Iowa
WW I Draft Card
Lew registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska. His permanent address was listed as the Dodge Hotel, 107 - 8013th, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. Lew was employed by C. S. Basler as a painter. The nearest relative was Kate Aren Lamb with her address listed as: “on visit after Cripple Creek, Colo.” Lew was described as a white, native born U. S. citizen, of medium height, slender build, with light brown eyes and dark brown hair. [1]
Marriages
Marriage Record: Lew Lamb and Katie I. Fivecoat [15]
Lew Lamb married Katie I. Fivecoat in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa on 19 September 1894.
Marriage Record Certificate # 80-17114 47 Lew Lamb and Cleona Smith [3]
Editorial note: There appear to be errors in this document in terms of age of the groom, number of marriages for the groom, and the groom’s mother’s first name.
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Tingley Vindicator, Tingley, Iowa,Thursday , August 19th, 1926 Page : 1 [4]
Children
Lew and Kate (Fivecoat) had one child:
Claude Leon Lamb was born on 14 March 1895 in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa. Married Martha “Fern” Hawker on 17 November 1917. Died on 6 February 1969 in Creston, Union County, Iowa.
Lew and Cleona (Smith) had 8 children:
Stillborn male: Born in Illinois in 1927.
Betty Lou Lamb
Clarence E. Lamb
Maude “Irene” Lamb
Doris J. Lamb
Lew Wallace Lamb, Jr.
Female [living]
Donald E. Lamb
Census
1880 Federal Census: Village of Murray, Clarke County, Iowa [6]
1895 Iowa Census: Murray City, Troy Township, Iowa [8]
Additional fields were included on the census form but were not completed for Lewis or Katherine. To view a scanned copy of the original document click here.
1900 Federal Census: South Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska [10]
Lew (Lou) was living or staying in what must have been a boarding house in South Omaha, Nebraska. His occupation is listed as laborer.
1905 Iowa Census: Murray, Clarke County, Iowa
The 1905 Iowa census consisted of a card for each person. The card number 309 for L. W. Lamb indicates that he was living in Murray, he was male, white, 30 years old, and married. He could read and write. Lew’s place of birth was listed at Iowa, his father’s place of birth was Indiana, and his mother’s place of birth was Ohio. The occupation listed was “laborer” and he was not unemployed during 1904. [12]
Kate Lamb’s census card number 310 which would suggest that they were living in the same residence. [11] And card number 311 was for Claude Lamb, age 10. [13]
1910 Federal Census: Murray, Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa [14]
1930 Federal Census: Creston, Union County, Iowa [16]
In 1930, Lew was living in Creston on South Pine Street with his wife Effie C. (Cleona E. Smith Lamb), and their children, Betty L. and Clarence E. Lamb. Lew was noted as being an painter.
1940 Federal Census: Creston, Union County, Iowa [17]
The 1940 census indicates that Lew and Cleona Lamb were living at 304 Lucas Street in Creston, Iowa. Lew is 65 years old and Cleona is 35. Lew’s occupation is painter. This census includes the level of education with Lew having completed 8th grade and Cleona had 4 years of high school. Their children are listed as: Betty Lou (age 11, 5th grade), Clarence Edward (age 10, 4th grade), Irene Leigh (age 9, 2nd grade), Doris Jean (age 7, 1st grade), Lew Wallace (age 3, not in school), and a daughter [living] (age 1). All born in Iowa.
Newspaper items
1901
“Lou Lamb has a broken hand which was caused by scuffling. Look out, boys, or you will get hurt.”
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. XLII, No. 39; Thursday, September 26, 1901, Page 8 [7]
1903
“L. W. Lamb, of Creston, visited his brother, C. L., Christmas and Miss Mattie Olmstead, of Murray, visited her sister, Mrs. Lamb the same day.” ~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Thursday, January 1st, 1903, Page 8 [7]
1904
"Lou Lamb, son of Postmaster Lamb at Murray, was brought to the hospital for treatment Tuesday."
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. XLV, No. 26; Thursday, June 30th, 1904; Page 5 [7]
1909
“Bob Carter and Lou Lamb are painting school house No. 6 which adds much to its appearance.”
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. L, No. 36; Thursday, September 9, 1909, Page 10 (7)
“Signs Pledge for a Year
Lew Lamb of Murray was brought to the county bastile last week to serve a sentence of fifteen days for assaulting the marshal, and intoxication, but was released by order of Mayor Scott last Thursday on condition of signing an agreement or pledge that he would not touch a drop of liquor for a year.” ~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. L, No. 50; Thursday, December 16th, 1909; Page 1 [7]
1912
“VALUABLE GOLD WATCH STOLEN FROM CABOOSE
Brakeman L. W. Lamb Loses Time Piece Which Is Taken from His Vest to Waycar at Marion
Brakeman L. W. Lamb of Perry had the misfortune yesterday to lose a valuable watch while out on his run on the middle division. He was at Marion and had hung his vest up to wash his hands. He was gone only a few minutes, but when he returned he found that the watch was missing.
He returned to Perry last night and has started an investigation. He has secure the number of the watch and has left a description of it. Upon the case is engraved the name of his wife. Mr. Lamb says that he thinks he knows who got the watch and will give the guilty person an opportunity to return it without persecution.”
~~ Perry Daily Chief; Perry, Iowa, USA; December 20, 1912, page 1 [2]
1914
“Brakeman L. W. Lamb met with a very painful accident yesterday morning in the Madrid yards. While attempting to couple some eight cars, his right hand was caught, which resulted in mashing two fingers. The middle finger was removed by Drs Mowrer and Ross. He will be off duty for a time.” ~~ The Perry Advertiser, Perry, Iowa, USA; January 18, 1914, Page 5 [2]
"Mr. and Mrs. [Katherine] Lew Lamb of Perry, Iowa, spend a portion of the last week at the Hiram Lamb home."
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. LV, No. 26; Thursday, June 25th, 1914; Page 6 [7]
"Lou Lamb of Perry, has been here to see his father, Hiram Lamb who is very poorly."
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. LV, No. 36; Thursday, September 3rd, 1914; Page 12 [7]
"Lou Lamb of Creston, was called to Murray Saturday by the serious illness of his father, Hiram Lamb."
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. LV, No. 51; Thursday, December 17th, 1914; Page 8 [7]
1915
“Lew Lamb of Creston, spent a few days with is mother last week.”
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. LVI, No. 5; Thursday, February 4th, 1915; Page 4 [7]
“Lou Lamb was a Murray visitor a portion of last week.”
~~ Osceola Sentinel; Osceola, Iowa; Vol. LVI, No. 7; Thursday, February 18th, 1915; Page 9 [7]
1935
"Lew Lamb was able to be taken home from the hospital today." ~~ Creston News Advertiser; Creston, Iowa; April 4, 1935, Page 5 [2]
"Lew Lamb entered the Greater Community hospital yesterday." ~~ Creston News Advertiser; Creston, Iowa; July 20, 1935; Page 2 [2]
1936
“Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith and daughter, Norma, and Mrs. Orrin Ticknor were Creston shoppers Wednesday afternoon. They also called on their sister, Mrs. Cleona Lamb, who has been bedfast for the last month with rheumatism.”
~~ Creston News Advertiser, Creston, Iowa, Monday, May 11, 1936, Page 5 [2]
"Births
Mr. and Mrs. Lew Lamb, 310 Livingston Avenue, are the proud parents of a 10-pound baby boy born Saturday. The young man has been named Lew Wallace.” ~~ Creston News Advertiser; Creston, Iowa, USA; October 13, 1936, Page 2 [2]
1938
“Vaccine for 1,600
Dr. Watts stated this morning that he has enough vaccine for 1,600 persons. A small charge will be made for each vaccination to cover expenses.
The newest case to break out was at the Lew Lamb home this morning at 403 West Lucas street. To date there are 15 cases of smallpox in Creston.“
~~ Creston News Advertiser, Creston, Iowa, 59th Year, Number 19, Monday, April 18, 1938, Page 1. [2]
1939
"Births
Mr. and Mrs. Lew Lamb are the parents of a daughter born this morning at the Greater Community Hospital."
~~ Creston News Advertiser; Creston, Iowa; March 21, 1939 [2]
ObituarY
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Creston News Advertiser, Creston, Iowa, Thursday, August 16, 1945, Page 1 [5]
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Creston News Advertiser, Creston, Iowa, Friday, August 17, 1945, Page 1 [5]
CItations
The National World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 The National Archives, M1509, Nara Catalog Id: 572850 [Fold3.com]
"Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XJXP-N32 : 4 November 2017), Lew Wallace Lamb and Effie Cleona Smith, 13 Aug 1926, Diagonal, Ringgold County, Iowa, United States; citing reference MR 18 CN 99, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,705,601.
Private collection
1880 Federal Census [microfilm]; National Archives and Records Service, General Services Administration; Reel 0332 - 1880 Iowa Federal Population Census Schedules - Cerro Gordo (cont'd: ED 44, sheet 51-end), Chickasaw, Cherokee, and Clark (part: EDs 1-43, sheet 21) Counties; Internet Archive
"Iowa State Census, 1895," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTSR-PPL : 20 February 2021), Lewis S Lamb, Clarke, Iowa, United States; citing p. 410, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1,020,344.
12th census of population, 1900 [microform] : Nebraska; by United States. Census Office; National Archives Trust Fund Board; Reel 926 - 1900 Nebraska Federal Population Census Schedules - Douglas County, City of Omaha (cont'd: ED 107, 137, 138, 108-116), and Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, and Franklin Counties; Supervisor District 2, ED 108, Sheet 4; Internet Archive
15th census, 1930 [microform] : population : Iowa; United States. Bureau of the Census; National Archives Trust Fund Board; Volume Reel 684 - 1930 Iowa Federal Population Census Schedules - Internet Archive