John Lamb (congressman)

John Lamb
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1913
Preceded byTazewell Ellett
Succeeded byAndrew J. Montague
Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture
In office
March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1913
Preceded byCharles F. Scott
Succeeded byAsbury F. Lever
Personal details
BornJune 12, 1840
Sussex County, Virginia
DiedNovember 21, 1924(1924-11-21) (aged 84)
Richmond, Virginia
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
Professionfarmer, businessman, politician
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate Army
UnitCompany D, 3rd Virginia Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

John Lamb (June 12, 1840 – November 21, 1924) was a Virginia farmer, Confederate officer, businessman and politician who served 16 years in the United States House of Representatives.[1]

  1. ^ Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Virginia Biographical Encyclopedia (1915), vol. 5 p. 571