Legislator Details
George A. Lambert
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/1/1856
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 11/3/1910
City: Kalamazoo, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Niles, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Silverbrook Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Julia [or Juliette] Smith, 11/11/1880 in Niles, MI; children: 2, John R. and Georgiana R.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools; graduated from Niles High School; graduated from Ann Arbor Law College
Biographical Sketch:
Son of James Lambert. He held the office of Circuit Court Commissioner 2 terms, 1882 and 1884, and was elected Supervisor 5 times in succession from 1882 to 1887, and was elected City Recorder in 1887, representing Berrien County before the State Board of Equalization in 1886; served as city attorney. Member of the Berrien County Bar Association; and Modern Woodmen of the World.
Notable Facts:
Died of apoplexy
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Michigan Asylum for Insane Criminals, Municipal Corporations
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Niles
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 2
District Description: City of Niles; townships of Bertrand, Buchanan, Chickaming, Galien, Lake, New Buffalo, Niles, Three Oaks and Weesaw
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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