Lamb, William, 1835-1909
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William Lamb was born on 7 September 1835 and lived in Norfolk, Va. for most of his life. He was educated at the College of William and Mary and edited the Southern Argus. During the Civil War, he commanded Fort Fisher, N.C. After the war, he was a coal dealer, an advocate of direct trade with Europe, mayor of Norfolk and a member of the Republican Party. Lamb was Rector of the College of William and Mary. He died 23 March 1909.
From the description of Diaries and papers, 1835-1909. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 22549779
Mayor of Norfolk, Va.
From the description of Letter, 1893. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32452490
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- American diaries
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- Blockade
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- United States (as recorded)
- Virginia--Norfolk (as recorded)
- Fort Fisher (N.C.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
