James C. Lamb, well known in this community, died Saturday at the state hospital, Jacksonville, where he had been confined for the past few months. Mr. Lamb had been failing in health for the past several years.
For many years Mr. Lamb conducted a blacksmith shop in Bluff City and also carpentered in that community and operated a threshing machine. He was an honest, hard working man and had many friends who regret his demise.
James C. Lamb was born in Marion County, Ky., Oct. 5, 1858. At the time of his death he was aged 72 years, 10 months and 4 days.
He was united in marriage to Sarah Kathryn Roach Nov. 28, 1877 in Green county, Ky. To this union three children were born. Two sons remain to mourn his death, Wm. A at home, John H. at Springfield, Ill. A daughter, Mattie Lou departed this life July 3rd, 1904. There also remains a foster daughter Maye Curless Hamm, two grandchildren, eight foster grandchildren, one brother, Wm. S. of Colchester and one brother who is deceased.
He was converted in a revival meeting in the M. E. church at Green County, Ky., and united with the church there.
He moved with his family from Kentucky to Plymouth, Ill., from there he moved to Bluff City where he spent the remainder of his life. He worked at the trade of a blacksmith and carpenter. He met with an accident ten years ago from which he never fully recovered but gradually grew worse until death finally relieved him of his suffering. He was a kind father and devoted husband and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A precious one from us is gone.
A voice we loved is stilled.
A place is vacant in our home,
Which never can be filled.
Funeral services were held at the Bluff City church Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Fred Thompson, assisted by Rev. John Davis. Interment was made in Bluff City cemetery.
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