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Gershom Lambert 1716–1763 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1716

Birth Location: Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 26 Mar 1763

Death Location: Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox

Father: John Lambert

Mother: Abigail Bumstead

Spouse(s): Sarah Merriam

Children(s): Senator Lambert, Senator Lambert

In 1716, Gershom Lambert entered the world in Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States, born to John Lambert And Abigail Bumstead. In 1763, Gershom Lambert resided in Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States. Gershom Lambert married Sarah Merriam, and had children including Senator And Governor Joseph Lambert, Senator John Lambert. Gershom Lambert passed away in 1763 in Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox.

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Biography

  • In 1716, Gershom Lambert entered the world in Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States, born to John Lambert And Abigail Bumstead.
  • In 1763, Gershom Lambert resided in Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States.
  • Gershom Lambert married Sarah Merriam, and had children including Senator And Governor Joseph Lambert, Senator John Lambert.
  • Gershom Lambert passed away in 1763 in Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lambert
1687–1763
Birth Location: Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
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Abigail Bumstead
1683–1718
Birth Location: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Merriam
1724–
Birth Location: Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
SM

Children(s)

Senator Lambert
1746–1823
Birth Location: Amwell Township, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
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Senator Lambert
1749–1821
Birth Location: Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States
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Gershom Lambert's Ancestors

Self
Gershom Lambert
1716–1763
Birth Place: Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Lambert
1687–1763
Stonington, New London, Connecticut, United States
Abigail Bumstead
1683–1718
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Gershom Lambert
1664–1752
Rowley, Massachusetts
Deborah Frink
1665–1717
Boston, Massachusetts
Jeremiah Bumstead
1636–1702
Rattlesden, Suffolk, , England
Sarah Blanchard
1649–1729
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John SR
1630–1667
Abigail Hutchinson
1636–1670
John II
1630–1718
Grace Stevens
1635–1717
Thomas Bumstead
1606–1677
Susanna Chambers
1611–1688
Thomas Blanchard
1623–1649
Hannah Rolfe
1622–1678
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Jr.
1582–1647
Jane Barker
1600–1659
Richard Hutchinson
1602–1682
Alice Bosworth
1606–1694
John Frink
1610–1675
Mary Wood
1607–1675
Henry Stevens
1611–1690
Elizabeth Gallup
1613–1649
Edward Bumstead
1580–1611
Rebecka (Bumstead)
1566–1611
Thomas Blanchard
1596–1654
Agnes Bent
1582–1639
Henry Rolfe
1585–1643
Honour Rolfe
1593–1650

Gershom Lambert's Descendants

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Gershom Lambert (26 Dec 1716–26 Mar 1763) m. Sarah Merriam (1724–)
  1. 1. Senator (John) Lambert 1746–1823
  2. 2. Senator (and Governor Joseph) Lambert 1749–1821 m. Ruth Hull 1755–1863 m. Elizabeth Wilson--Woolverton 1749–1840 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Holcombe 1762–1837
    1. 1. John (Thomas) Lambert 1779–1863 m. Nancy (Elizabeth A) Lee 1789–1883
      1. 1. Josias Lambert 1824–1890 m. Rebecca ("Beckie") Goble 1828–1901
        1. 1. Rev (William Riley) Lambert 1847–1922 m. Louisa (Ann) Boyer 1853–1935
        2. 2. James (Silas) Lambert 1860–1942
        3. 3. Frank Lambert 1867–
        4. 4. Dora (A) Lambert 1865–
        5. 5. Chester Lambert 1871–
        6. 6. Hattie (J) Lambert 1862–
        7. 7. Wendel (S.) Lambert 1860–
        8. 8. Rachel (Ann (Annie)) Lambert 1854–1885
        9. 9. James (Silas) Lambert 1860–1942
        10. 10. Joseph (Vincent) Lambert 1850–1884 m. Ellen (Roseltha) Lambert 1852–1942
        11. 11. Rev (Lot Silvester Ellis) Lambert 1861–1945 m. Elmira (Ann) Morris 1856–1935
        12. 12. Peter (Nathan) Lambert 1869–1870
        13. 13. Sarah (Ellen) Lambert 1865–1941
        14. 14. John (Thomas) Lambert 1845–1908 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Morrison 1848–1928
        15. 15. Nancy (Elizabeth) Lambert 1852–1919 m. William (Albert) Delehoy 1861–1910
        16. 16. Jonathan (Andrew) Lambert 1858–1863
        17. 17. Rebecca (Jane) Lambert 1863–1864
        18. 18. David (Marion) Lambert 1872–1956
    2. 2. Parmelia Lambert 1797–1850

Gershom Lambert's Timeline

4 Records

1716
26 Dec 1716
Birth of Gershom Lambert in Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States
Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States
1717
12 May 1717
Age 1
Gershom Lambert was baptized in Stonington, Connecticut, USA
Stonington, Connecticut, USA
1763
19 Mar 1763
Age 47
Gershom Lambert resided here in Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
1763
26 Mar 1763
Age 47
Death of Gershom Lambert in Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox
Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1716
    Event Place: Stonington, Colony Of Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 May 1717
    Event Place: Stonington, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1763
    Event Place: Amwell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1763
    Event Place: Amwell, Hunterdon, Province Of New Jersey, United States, of Smallpox
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
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