San Joaquin County Biographies
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Transcribed by: Linda Diane Jackson 3/2/2010
WILLIAM W. LAMB
A successful Delta farmer, the owner and proprietor of 350 acres on Lower Union Island, is William W. Lamb, who has brought his ranch to a high state of cultivation. Born in San Joaquin County, near Mohr's Landing, January 20, 1872, he is the eldest son of L.D. and Ella (McCraney) Lamb, natives of Missouri and Nevada, respectively. The father, L.D. Lamb, crossed the plains to California with ox-teams and settled in San Joaquin County at an early day, while the mother came to California at eleven years of age and grew up and married in San Joaquin County. Two sons were born to them: William W., of this sketch, and Frank M. The family home was first located near Banta, where they remained until 1879, when they removed to Union Island. The father became a well-known farmer and stockman, as well as a public-spirited citizen. He passed away when in his sixty-sixth year. The mother now makes her home at 741 North Hunter Street, Stockton.
William Lamb attended the Banta school, and early in life received practical lessons in agriculture. In 1908, in partnership with his brother, he began farming near Clifton Court, where they raised large quantities of barley, the partnership continuing until 1919. Mr. Lamb continues to raise barley on an extensive scale, and during the past eight years has also been a successful grower of pink beans.
Mr. Lamb was married in Portland, Ore., to Miss Minnie Snoderly, who was a mining engineer. Both her parents are now deceased. Two daughters have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Lamb: Georgia is a student in the Stockton high school, and Ella is in grammar school. In 1919 a residence was purchased at 503 West Acacia Street, Stockton, where the family make their home.
History of
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
With A
Biographical Review
of
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been
Identified with Its Growth and Development
from the Early Days to the Present
HISTORY BY
George H. Tinkham
HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
1923
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