Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-12-09
DEATH OF WIN. b. LAMBERT.

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DEATH OF WIN. b. LAMBERT.
Mr.. Wa. 81. Lambert, after few
weeks illness, died at the residence OF
his son.in-law, Mr.. r. D. Marshall, on
south Pitt street, on Saturday night at
1915 O'Clock. The deceased had been
in an unconscious condition for several
DAYS before the end came. Re had been
q sufferer from organic disease, and from
the time he was Frustrated 1t was seen that
his death was matter of but short
while. Mr.. Lambert leaves three chill
dreu-Mr. A. w. Lambert, OF st. Louis;
Mrs. K. d. Marshall, of this city, and
Mrs. Frank Bell, of Savannah, Ga. His
wife died about two years ago.
William Henry Lambert was the eld-
est son of the late Benjamin Fl. Lambert,
and WAS born 10 this city nearly 10
years ago. In his youth he was identi-
fed in business pursuits with his father
and the late Lewis Mckenzie, who con-
Quoted the commission aud ship chand-
lery business on the Strand, between
Prince and Duke streets. During this
period be made seeeral voyages in vessels
belonging to the firm, at one time having
gone around Cape Horo. In the year
1S49, when the Oalifornis gold fever was
raging. be visited that State, remaining
there a short time. Upon his return ne
re-entered Lis fathers Office and Engaged
actively 10 busiaess pursuits. The elder
Lambert was st that time conducting
business 10 bis own name, MI Mchen-
zie having 1ithdrswn from the firm and
opened commission house on Union
street. The subject of this notice be-
came one of the most prominent citiz IDS
almos, as soon as ne reached manhood,
and Was identified with the business in
terests Of Alexandria. He became an
officer in the Bank of the Old DO
minion and shortly alter the war when
that institution was succeeded by the
C;tizsns' National Bank he became the
cashier, a position he held up to few
years $50 when he virtually retired from
active business, though he held the office
of vice president Of the bank at the time
of his death. Mr.. Lambert never
sought any political position, and the
only office. it is believed, be ever held
was councilman from the Fret ward
shortly after the civil war. He served
but one term, not desiring reelection.
The deceased had been Mason from
the time he reached his msjOrity, having
been a member of Alexandria Washing
ton Lodge. He filled ell the positions In
this lodge, as we'll IS those 10 the Grand
Lodge of Virginia, aud up to the time
of his death he was probably the Oldest
Grand Master living. Mr.. Lsmbert WAS
sIso q member Of Mount Vernon Chapter,
Roysi Arch Mssons, end Of Old Do
minion Commande'y Koigh.s femplsr,
of this CITY. He was also Past Grand
High Priest OF the 9ia1d Chaplain
ROYAL Arch Assous IN the State.
The deceased wss tho last survivor
Of the AloxeudfisHs WAo we're Injured
nv a fsll.ng wall duriog the memorable
FIRE ia Tuner aud DJwelPs china store
Novembef II. 1855, by which seven
men were kAleJ. Mr. Lambert dur
jug his long life enjoyed the conf
de1ce and respect Ct all with whom he
miOgled, and his death 10 sincerely re-
GREETED by the entire community. dc
had been consistent Christian through
out life, and Il can be truly said that he
followed the purpose OF walking WITH
conscience void of ofense toward God
aud man.
A few days before his death, during
tbs Will of The night, with his family
aroapd his bedside expecting momen-
tsrily the end be sud ienly raised himself
upon bis pillow and while yet urcon-
scious but with bis face lighted by 0
most pleasing smile, he delivered
beautiful Masonic address, concluding
by saying that he saw the gates OF the
Celestial Lodge open for him and wlsned
ne could describe to his brethren the
beauties he ssw therein. he then sank
back exhausted and never rallied again.
HE funeral took place this evening at
3 o'clock from the Second Presbyterian
ChurcS and wss very largely attended.
The sarylcCs we're conducted by Rev. }.
r. Sewer. The remai6s WeSe escorted
to tue grave by Observation-Disclosures
Iosgs of Masons aad by delegation
from Old Dominion C0mmahdery.
The intermeut was With Masonic ser
vices conducted by DIR. I. b. Cochran,
Master of Alexandria Washington
Lodge. Several members of the Grand
Lodge were also present. The pallbesr'
era were 4. G. Uhler and K W. arnold,
representing Alexandria Washington
Lodge; August 0shlert, and Edgar war
fsld, Andrew Jackson Lo1ge; ID. h
Field and O. A. Simpson, Mt Vernon
Chapter, and J. L. Alexander and Il.
f. DoTnham, Old Dominion Com
msuderY. W.
The Grand Lodge Of Masons 10 VIZ
ginia was represented by l.. ". AT
dsews, G. s. d., of Roanoke; q: w.
CarFiueton, Grand Secretary, OF kicn,
mond, sad K. Kemper, P. G. W. NJ oil
Alexandra.
ARREST OF RELIC HUNTER.