John Lamb (1799–1873) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Dent, Seaton, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Benedict Lamb 1799–1873

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 May 1799 · Kentucky, United States

Died 12 May 1873 · Dent, Seaton, Missouri, United States

Father Thomas III (1746–1816)

Mother Katherine Or Catherine Lamb

Records

1840 United States Federal Census 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850 U.S., General Land Office Records, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas III

1746–1816

Katherine Or Catherine Lamb

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Benedict Lamb began in 1799 in Kentucky, United States. John Benedict Lamb passed away in 1873 in Dent, Seaton, Missouri, United States.

Sources

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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
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Land Records U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

Life Timeline

1799

Birth of John Benedict Lamb in Kentucky, United States

Birth

1873

Death of John Benedict Lamb in Dent, Seaton, Missouri, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Lamb

This ancestor line traces from Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, Chesire, England (1690) to Kentucky, United States (1799) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Lamb (1799–1873) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Dent, Seaton, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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