Alfred W. Lamb

Alfred William Lamb (March 18, 1824 – April 29, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Alfred W. Lamb
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Gilchrist Porter
Succeeded by	Gilchrist Porter
Personal details
Born	Alfred William Lamb (1824-03-18)March 18, 1824 Stamford, New York, U.S.
Died	April 29, 1888(1888-04-29) (aged 64) Hannibal, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Marion College
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Born in Stamford, New York, Lamb moved with his parents to Ralls County, Missouri in 1836. He attended Marion College in Ely, Missouri. He studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Hannibal, Missouri.

Lamb was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1854 and resumed the practice of law.

He died in Hannibal, Missouri and was interred in Riverside Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Alfred W. Lamb (id: L000032)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Gilchrist Porter	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd congressional district 1853–1855	Succeeded by Gilchrist Porter