Josias Lambert

Josias Lambert - is a resident of Brown township, settling there in 1851; was born in Clarke county, Ohio, May 20, 1815. His first wife was Sarah, daughter of William and Sarah (Winens) Murphy. Her children are: Sarah Ann, Esther, Jane, Jonathan, Dana A., Hezekiah, Wesley, Celestia Jane, Clarissa, Permelia, Oliver P., and Orilla. His second marriage took place in Sidney, Shelby county, Ohio, his choice being Mary C. Park, whose birth took place in Shelby county, July 12, 1843. Their children are: Nancy, born June 11, 1876, died November 16, 1876; Orlando L., November 15, 1877. Ames and Sarah (Albin) Lambert, both of whom are deceased, were Josiah’s parents. Mrs. Lambert’s parents were John H. and Catherine (Nagle) Park, both of whom died in Shelby county. Mr. Lambert has been Township Trustee for several terms, and has filled nearly every township office in the gift of the people. He was in the three months’ service during the war of the Rebellion, and after his time expired he re-enlisted in the 38th Ohio, serving until the end of the war. Three of his sons were in the service, Jonathan, Hezekiah and Wesley; the latter was killed at Jonesboro. Mr. Lambert is engaged in the mercantile business at St. Andrews. His address is Royal Oak, Paulding county, Ohio.