John Lamb (congressman)

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.

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
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