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Family HistoryFamily History - Delia Buell


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Delia Buell and 19 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Delia Buell,1 born ca. 1822 in New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 20 July 1903.7 Delia married Rev. Samuel Lewis Lamberson (born 14 September 1809 in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, the son of David Lamberson and Nancy Ann Furman;1, 2, 3, 4, 8 Samuel died 17 July 1875 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts8, 9, 10). Delia is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.7 Samuel is buried in Prospect Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, New York.8, 9

Children of Delia Buell and Rev. Samuel Lewis Lamberson:

+2i. Buell Lamberson, born 14 June 1841 in Hampton, Rock Island County, Illinois; died 4 May 1900 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married Helen Mary Swift.
 3ii. Mary Kilbourne Lamberson, born 23 November 1856 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11 died 30 May 1915 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.11 Mary is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.11
+4iii. Lewis Humphrey Lamberson, born 18 March 1858 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died 27 February 1908 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married Ella A. Owen.
 5iv. Cornelia F. Lamberson, born 1862 in Massachusetts;3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 died 7 March 1943.12 Cornelia is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.12

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page 477, family of Samuel Lamberson (40, New York, clergyman); Delia B. Lamberson (35, New York); Ruel [sic, Buell] Lamberson (9, Illinois); Mary H. Lamberson (20, New York); Cornelia A. Lamberson (22, New York) [the ages of Mary and Cornelia are low by several years compared to other records].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page No. 196, family of Samuel L. Lamberson (50, New York, Pres. Clergyman); Delia Lamberson (39, New York, agent, sewing machines); Buell Lamberson (19, Illinois, clerk, R. R. Office); Mary K. Lamberson (3, Mass.); Lewis H. Lamberson (2, Mass.); Catherine Colman (18, Ireland, domestic).
  3. Massachusetts State Census, 1865, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, family of S. L. Lamberson (55, N.Y., merchant); Delia Lamberson (43, N.Y.); Buel Lamberson (23, Illinois, tinner [?]); Cornelia Lamberson (35, N.Y.); Henrietta Lamberson (35, N.Y.); Mary Lamberson (9, Mass.); Louis Lamberson (8, Mass.); Cornelia Lamberson (3, Mass.); Catharine Callan (19, Ireland, servant).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page No. 77, family of Samuel L. Lamberson (60, New York); Delia Lamberson (48, New York); Mary K. Lamberson (13, Massachusetts); Lewis H. Lamberson (12, Massachusetts); Cornelia F. Lamberson (8, Massachusetts); plus 12 borders/domestic servants).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Enumeration District 59, Page No. 23; family of Delia Lamberson (58, New York, widow); daughter Mary Lamberson (22, Mass., school teacher); son Louis H. Lamberson (21, Mass., insurance salesman); daughter Cornelia F. Lamberson (18, Mass.).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 71, Sheet No. 16A; family of Delia Lamberson (60, New York, Jan 1840, widow, 4 children, 3 living, landlady [her age and birth year are significantly different from other records that indicate she was born c. 1822]); daughter Mary K. Lamberson (37, Massachusetts, Nov. 1863, assistant boarding (?) house); daughter Cornelia Lamberson (30, Massachusetts, June 1871, school teacher); sister Sarah Buell (55, New York, Apr. 1845).
  7. Obituary, The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; 22 July 1903, Delia Buell Lamberson, died 20 July 1903, aged 81 years, 5 months and 21 days [calculated birth date: 30 January 1822]. Interment in Riverview Cemetery.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Prospect Cemetery, Jamaica, Queens County, New York; Samuel Lewis Lamberson, born: 14 September 1809, Jamaica, Queens County, New York; died 17 July 1875, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts [from record].
  9. Cemetery Inscriptions, Prospect Cemetery at Jamaica, Long Island, New York, Copied by Josephine C. Frost (Mrs. Samuel K. Frost) Sept. 1910 [available at Google Books]; Lamberson, Rev. Samuel L., died Pittsfield, Mass. July 17, 1875, Age 64 years.
  10. Massachusetts Deaths, 1841-1915; Samuel L. Lamberson, age 65; married; born: Jamaica, L.I.; died 17 July 1875, Pittsfield, Massachusetts; occupation: Minister-Presbyterian; father: David, born Jamaica, L.I.; mother: Ann Furman, born Dutchess, N. Y.
  11. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Margaret Kilbourne Lamberson, born: 23 November 1853 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died: 30 May 1915 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and a copy of her death certificate). [Her birth date in the record differs from both her gravestone (23 November 1856) and her death certificate (26 March 1857).]
  12. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Cornelia F. Lamberson, born: 1862; died: 7 March 1943 (from record).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 36, Sheet No. 3B; Helen M. Lamberson (76, New York, widow); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (47, New Jersey, secretary, mission work); son Alfred B. Lamberson (45, New Jersey, divorced, engineer, steam boat); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (40, New Jersey, organist, church); sister-in-law Cornelia F. Lamberson (58, Massachusetts); roomer Polly M. Ford (87, New York).
Second Generation
2. Buell Lamberson2 (Delia1), born 14 June 1841 in Hampton, Rock Island County, Illinois;1, 2, 3, 4 died 4 May 1900 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1, 5 Buell married Helen Mary Swift4 (born February 1843 in Fort Edward, Washington County, New York, parents not determined;4, 6, 7, 8 Helen died 31 March 1922 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon9). Buell and Helen are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1, 9

Children of Buell Lamberson and Helen Mary Swift:

 6i. Abby Swift Lamberson, born 24 May 1872 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey;4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 died 25 May 1934 in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington.10, 11 Abby is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.10
+7ii. Alfred Buell Lamberson, born 22 February 1874 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; died 15 April 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married Gertrude Eleanor Niedt.
+8iii. Robert Alden Lamberson, born 3 July 1876 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; died 7 January 1921 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Married Mary Louisa McGaw.
 9iv. Margaret Mills Lamberson, born 17 February 1879 in New Jersey;4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 died 5 September 1954 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.13 Margaret is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.13
+10v. Edward Seymore Lamberson, born 6 May 1881 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died 1 October 1939 in Saint Helens, Columbia County, Oregon. Married Edith Corrine Hanson.

4. Lewis Humphrey Lamberson2 (Delia1), born 18 March 1858 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts;3, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 died 27 February 1908 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.14 Lewis married, ca. 1898, Ella A. Owen18 (born March 1862 in Illinois, the daughter of Charles Maurice Owen and Lovisa A. ‘Louisa’ Shaw;18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Ella died 7 March 194319). Lewis and Ella are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.14, 19

Lewis was a bookkeeper in Portland, Oregon.25


Children of Lewis Humphrey Lamberson and Ella A. Owen:

 11i. Frances G. Lamberson, born 28 August 1899 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 died 12 November 1952 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.26 Frances is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.26
 12ii. Sarah Buell Lamberson, born 8 June 1902 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;22, 23, 24, 28, 29 died 6 October 1993 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.28 Sarah is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.28

  1. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Buell Lamberson, born: 14 June 1841 in Hampton, Rock Island County, Illinois; died: 4 May 1900 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which provides an extensive obituary giving vital and biographical details; and provides the names and links for his wife and five children).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page 477, family of Samuel Lamberson (40, New York, clergyman); Delia B. Lamberson (35, New York); Ruel [sic, Buell] Lamberson (9, Illinois); Mary H. Lamberson (20, New York); Cornelia A. Lamberson (22, New York) [the ages of Mary and Cornelia are low by several years compared to other records].
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page No. 196, family of Samuel L. Lamberson (50, New York, Pres. Clergyman); Delia Lamberson (39, New York, agent, sewing machines); Buell Lamberson (19, Illinois, clerk, R. R. Office); Mary K. Lamberson (3, Mass.); Lewis H. Lamberson (2, Mass.); Catherine Colman (18, Ireland, domestic).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland, Enumeration District 140, Page No. 8; family of Buell Lamberson (38, Illinois, hardware dealer); wife Helen M. Lamberson (36, New York); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (8, New Jersey); son Alfred B. Lamberson (6, New Jersey); son Robert A. Lamberson (4, New Jersey); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (1, New Jersey); aunt Nancy Swift (79, Connecticut).
  5. Obituary, The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; 5 May 1900, Buell Lamberson, died 4 May 1900 in Portland, Oregon. The article provides a biographical sketch, including his birth in Rock Island, Illinois, and indicates he leaves his wife, two sons, three daughters, one brother and two sisters.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 59, Sheet No. 10A; family of Helen Lamberson (57, New York, Feb 1843, widow, 5 children, 5 living, seed merchant); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (28, New Jersey, May 1872); son Alfred Lamberson (26, New Jersey, Feb 1874, seed merchant); daughter-in-law and wife of 6 years Gertrude Lamberson (25, New Jersey, Dec. 1874, no children, dentist); son Robert Lamberson (23, New Jersey, July 1876, seed merchant); daughter Margaret Lamberson (21, New Jersey, Feb. 1879, vocal teacher); son Edward Lamberson (19, Oregon, May 1881, printer).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 161, Sheet No. 3A; family of Helen M. Lamberson (67, New York, widow, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (37, New Jersey, Sect. of literature, Board of Missions); son Alfred B. Lamberson (35, New York [sic], pilot, river); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (30, New York [sic], organist, church; lodger Polly M. Lamberson (78, New York).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 36, Sheet No. 3B; Helen M. Lamberson (76, New York, widow); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (47, New Jersey, secretary, mission work); son Alfred B. Lamberson (45, New Jersey, divorced, engineer, steam boat); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (40, New Jersey, organist, church); sister-in-law Cornelia F. Lamberson (58, Massachusetts); roomer Polly M. Ford (87, New York).
  9. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Helen Mary Swift Lamberson, born: 20 February 1843 in Fort Edward, Washington County, New York; died: 31 March 1922 in Portland, Multnomah County, Washington (from record, which provides the names and links for her husband and five children).
  10. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Abby Swift Lamberson, born: May 1872; died: 25 May 1934 in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  11. Washington Deaths and Burials, 1810-1960, Abby Swift Lamberson, born: 24 May 1872 in Elizabeth, New Jersey; died: 25 May 1934 in Ocean Park, Washington; father; Buell Lamberson, born in Illinois; mother: Helen Swift, born in New York.
  12. New Jersey Births and Christenings, 1660-1980; Lamberson, female, born: 17 February 1879 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; father: Buel Lamberson; mother: Swift.
  13. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Margaret M. Lamberson, born: February 1879; died: 5 September 1954 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents and siblings).
  14. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Lewis Humphrey Lamberson, born: 18 March 1858 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died: 27 February 1908 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and a copy of his death certificate).
  15. Massachusetts State Census, 1865, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, family of S. L. Lamberson (55, N.Y., merchant); Delia Lamberson (43, N.Y.); Buel Lamberson (23, Illinois, tinner [?]); Cornelia Lamberson (35, N.Y.); Henrietta Lamberson (35, N.Y.); Mary Lamberson (9, Mass.); Louis Lamberson (8, Mass.); Cornelia Lamberson (3, Mass.); Catharine Callan (19, Ireland, servant).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Page No. 77, family of Samuel L. Lamberson (60, New York); Delia Lamberson (48, New York); Mary K. Lamberson (13, Massachusetts); Lewis H. Lamberson (12, Massachusetts); Cornelia F. Lamberson (8, Massachusetts); plus 12 borders/domestic servants).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Massachusetts, Berkshire County, Pittsfield, Enumeration District 59, Page No. 23; family of Delia Lamberson (58, New York, widow); daughter Mary Lamberson (22, Mass., school teacher); son Louis H. Lamberson (21, Mass., insurance salesman); daughter Cornelia F. Lamberson (18, Mass.).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, E.D. 78, Sheet No. 8A, Lewis Lamberson, 42, Massachusetts, Mar. 1858; book-keeper (wholesale house); wife of 2 years Ella Lamberson, 33, Illinois, Mar. 1867 [sic, several other records suggest she was born in 1862], 1 child, 1 living; daughter Frances Lamberson, 9/12, Oregon, Aug. 1899.
  19. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Ella A. Lamberson, born: 1862; died: 7 March 1943 (from record, which provides the names and links for two daughters).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Mitchell County, Osage, Page 43, Chas M. Owen, 52, Mass., farmer; Eliz Owen, 46, Vt.; Frances Owen, 21, Mass.; Charles Owen, 19, Mass., works farm; Edward Owen, 17, Mass.; Ida Owen, 15, Mass.; Fred Owen, 10, Ill.; Ella Owen, 8, Ill.
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Mitchell County, Osage, E.D. 309, Page No. 2B, Charles M. Owen, 62, Mass., widow, farmer; son Edward Owen, 26, Mass.; daughter Ida M. Owen, 24, Mass; son Fred E. Owen, 20, Ill., farmer; daughter Ella A. Owen, 18, Ill., school teacher; no kin Mary Henesey, 95, Ireland, widow, too old to labor.
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, E.D. 215, Sheet No. 9A, Ella [written over what appears to be Lewis, her deceased husband’s name] Lamberson, 48, Illinois, widow, 3 children, 2 living; teacher, pub. school; daughter Francis G. Lamberson, 10, Oregon; daughter Sarah Lamberson, 7, Oregon.
  23. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, E.D.122, Sheet No. 5A, Ella A. Lamberson, 58 Illinois, widow, teacher, public school; daughter Frances G. Lamberson, 20, Oregon; daughter Sarah B. Lamberson, 19, Oregon.
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, E.D.26-386, Sheet No. 1A, Ella. A. Lamberson, 68, Illinois, widow, first married age 32, teacher, public school; daughter Frances G. Lamberson, 30, Oregon, accountant, insurance co.; daughter Sarah V. Lamberson, 27, Oregon, librian [sic], public.
  25. Yearbook of the Oregon Society Sons of the American Revolution, Portland, 1903. Available at Internet Archive (website). Lewis Humphrey Lamberson, bookkeeper, Portland. The entry provides the names of four generation of his paternal and maternal ancestors, with a few brief biographical details of several.
  26. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Frances G. Lamberson, born: 28 August 1881 [sic, the year is erroneous, she was born in 1899] in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died: 30 December 1978 [sic, the date is erroneous; she died on 12 November 1952] in Portland Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her mother and sister).
  27. Oregon Secretary of State Archives, Oregon Historical Records Index. Lamberson, Francis G., born: 28 August 1899, City of Portland; parents: Lamberson, Lewis H. & Ella A. (Owen).
  28. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Sarah Buell Lamberson, born: 8 June 1902 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died: 6 October 1993 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her mother and sister).
  29. Oregon Secretary of State Archives, Oregon Historical Records Index. Lamberson, Sarah B. born: 8 June 1908, City of Portland; parents: Lamberson, Lewis H. & Ella A. (Owen).
Third Generation
7. Alfred Buell Lamberson3 (Buell,2 Delia1), born 22 February 1874 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 15 April 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1 Alfred married, ca. 1894, Gertrude Eleanor Niedt3 (born December 1874 in New Jersey, the daughter of Edward C. Niedt and Clara J. Reeser;3, 6, 7, 8 Gertrude died 16 August 1924 in San Anselmo, Marin County, California9, 10). Their marriage ended in divorce on 10 September 1905 in Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon.5, 11 Alfred is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.1

8. Robert Alden Lamberson3 (Buell,2 Delia1), born 3 July 1876 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey;2, 3, 12, 13, 14 died 7 January 1921 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.12, 15 Robert married, 6 May 1908 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Mary Louisa McGaw13, 23 (born 14 October 1876 in Urbana, Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of Rev. James Alexander Porter McGaw and Mary Ann Scott;13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Mary died 15 March 1961 in Multnomah County, Oregon21, 22). Robert and Mary are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.12, 21

Robert was a merchant in Portland, Oregon.24


Children of Robert Alden Lamberson and Mary Louisa McGaw:

+13i. James Buell Lamberson, born 18 May 1909 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon; died 31 December 1981. Married Henrietta Bernice Wilbur.
+14ii. Helen Mary Lamberson, born 21 February 1913 in Oregon; died 6 August 1980. Married Arthur William Hoff.
 15iii. Margaret Louise Lamberson, born 11 December 1917 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;14, 25 died 26 October 1928 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.25 Margaret is buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.25
+16iv. Robert Alden Lamberson, Jr., born 11 December 1917 in Oregon; died 5 May 2000. Married Barbara Lena Ritenour.

10. Edward Seymore Lamberson3 (Buell,2 Delia1), born 6 May 1881 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon;3, 26, 27, 28, 29 died 1 October 1939 in Saint Helens, Columbia County, Oregon.26 Edward married, 29 December 1908 in Multnomah County, Oregon, Edith Corrine Hanson26, 27 (born 9 June 1879 in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, parents not determined;27, 28, 29, 30 Edith died 15 March 1960 in Crook County, Oregon30). Edward and Edith are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.26, 30

Child of Edward Seymore Lamberson and Edith Corrine Hanson:

+17i. Buell Lamberson, born March 1910 in Washington; died 8 August 1969. Married Florence Mary Harper.

Child adopted by Edward Seymore Lamberson and Edith Corrine Hanson:

 18ii. Mary Corrine Lamberson, born 16 October 1919 in Washington;28, 29, 31 died 1 December 2015.31 Mary is buried in Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.31

Child of Edward Seymore Lamberson and Edith Corrine Hanson:

 19iii. Nancy Lamberson, born 21 June 1921 in Seattle, King County, Washington.29, 32

  1. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Alfred Buell Lamberson, born: 22 February 1874 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; died: 15 April 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents and siblings).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland, Enumeration District 140, Page No. 8; family of Buell Lamberson (38, Illinois, hardware dealer); wife Helen M. Lamberson (36, New York); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (8, New Jersey); son Alfred B. Lamberson (6, New Jersey); son Robert A. Lamberson (4, New Jersey); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (1, New Jersey); aunt Nancy Swift (79, Connecticut).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 59, Sheet No. 10A; family of Helen Lamberson (57, New York, Feb 1843, widow, 5 children, 5 living, seed merchant); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (28, New Jersey, May 1872); son Alfred Lamberson (26, New Jersey, Feb 1874, seed merchant); daughter-in-law and wife of 6 years Gertrude Lamberson (25, New Jersey, Dec. 1874, no children, dentist); son Robert Lamberson (23, New Jersey, July 1876, seed merchant); daughter Margaret Lamberson (21, New Jersey, Feb. 1879, vocal teacher); son Edward Lamberson (19, Oregon, May 1881, printer).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 161, Sheet No. 3A; family of Helen M. Lamberson (67, New York, widow, 5 children, 5 living); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (37, New Jersey, Sect. of literature, Board of Missions); son Alfred B. Lamberson (35, New York [sic], pilot, river); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (30, New York [sic], organist, church; lodger Polly M. Lamberson (78, New York).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 36, Sheet No. 3B; Helen M. Lamberson (76, New York, widow); daughter Abby S. Lamberson (47, New Jersey, secretary, mission work); son Alfred B. Lamberson (45, New Jersey, divorced, engineer, steam boat); daughter Margaret M. Lamberson (40, New Jersey, organist, church); sister-in-law Cornelia F. Lamberson (58, Massachusetts); roomer Polly M. Ford (87, New York).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, E.D. 104, Page No. 47, Edward C. Niedt, 36, New York, soap manufacturer; wife Clara J. Niedt, 35, Pennsylvania; daughter Clara Niedt, 14, Pennsylvania; daughter Alvirna Niedt, 12, Pennsylvania; daughter Gertrude Niedt, 10, New Jersey.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco City, E.D. 292, Sheet No. 17A, Frank L. Hunter, 38, California, manager, insurance; wife of 4 years Gertrude E. Hunter, 35, New Jersey, no children.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, San Francisco County, San Francisco, E.D. 181, Sheet No. 16A, Frank L. Hunter, 47, California, assistant manager, fire insurance; wife Gertrude E. Hunter, 38, New Jersey; servant Francis S. Abe, 22, Japan, student.
  9. California Death Index, 1905-1939 (available at familysearch.org), Gertrude E. Hunter, died: 16 August 1924 in Marin County; age: 48.
  10. Obituary, San Anselmo Herald, San Anselmo, California, 22 August 1924, Gertrude Eleanor Hunter, wife of Frank L. Hunter, died the previous Saturday [i.e., 16 August 1924] in San Anselmo. Funeral was in San Francisco on Monday [i.e., 18 August 1924].
  11. Divorce Filing, The Sunday Oregonian, Portland, Oregon; 10 September 1905, Oregon City, Ore., Dr. Gertrude Lamberson was granted a divorce from Alfred B. Lamberson.
  12. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Robert Alden Lamberson, born: 3 July 1987 in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey; died: 7 January 1921 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes the texts from three obituaries/death notices; and provides the names and links for his parents, four siblings, and one child).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Township, family of Robert Lamberson (33, New Jersey, salesman, pump co.); wife of 2 years Mary Lamberson (32, Ohio, 1 child, 1 living); son James A. Lamberson (11/12, Oregon).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 127, Sheet No. 9A; family of Robert A. Lamberson (43, New Jersey, cabinet maker, factory); wife Mary L. Lamberson (43, Ohio); son James D. Lamberson (10, Oregon); daughter Helen M. Lamberson (6, Oregon); son Robert A. Lamberson, Jr. (2, Oregon); daughter Margaret L. Lamberson (2, Oregon); father-in-law James A. McGaw (84, Ohio, widow).
  15. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Robert A. Lamberson, died 7 January 1921 in Portland.
  16. Ohio County Births, 1856-1909; Mary Louisa Mcgaw, born 14 October 1876 in Urbana, Champaign [County], Ohio; father: J. A. P. Mcgaw; mother: Mary Morgan.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Ohio, Champaign County, Urbana, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 31, family of James A. P. McGaw (44, Ohio, minister); wife Mary A. McGaw (43, Ohio); daughter Bessie McGaw (20, Illinois); son Edward McGaw (14, Illinois); son Glenn McGaw (12, Illinois); daughter Mary L. McGaw (3, Ohio); niece Alice McGaw (17, Illinois).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Ohio, Allen County, Wayne Township, Enumeration District 29, Sheet No. 1A; family of James A. McGaw (65, Ohio, Feb 1835, clergyman); wife of 40 years Mary A. McGaw (63, Ohio, Aug 1836, 7 children, 4 living); daughter Mary L. McGaw (23, Ohio, Oct 1876).
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 26-526, Sheet Nos. 6A, 6B; family of Mary L. Lamberson (53, Ohio, widow); son James B. Lamberson (20, Oregon, moulder, foundary); daughter Helen M. Lamberson (17, Oregon); Robert A. Lamberson (12, Oregon).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 37-441B, Sheet Nos. 4A, 4B; family of Mary L. Lamberson (63, Oregon, widow); son James B. Lamberson (31, Oregon, draftsman, steel foundary); son Robert A. Lamberson (22, Oregon, sec. engineer, Aug. [?]).
  21. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Mary L. Lamberson: Mother / Mary L. Lamberson / 1876-1961 [from grave marker]; the record provides her death date as 15 March 1961.
  22. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998; Lamberson, Mary L., died 15 March 1961 in Multnomah [County], age 84; spouse: Robert Lamberson.
  23. Wedding Announcement, The Sunday Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, 10 May 1908, wedding of Mary Louise McGraw and Robert Alden Lamberson on 6 May 1908 in Portland, Oregon. The article provides wedding details and the names of various family members and attendees.
  24. Yearbook of the Oregon Society Sons of the American Revolution, Portland, 1903. Available at Internet Archive (website). Robert Alden Lamberson, merchant, Portland. The entry provides the names of two generation of his paternal ancestors.
  25. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Margaret Louise “Peggy” Lamberson, born: 11 December 1917 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died: 26 October 1928 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon (from record, which includes a copy of her death certificate; and provides the name and link for her father).
  26. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Edward Seymour Lamberson, born: 6 May 1881 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon; died: 1 October 1939 in Saint Helens, Columbia County, Oregon (from record, which includes a note detailing his marriage and the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, wife and one child).
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Snohomish County, Everett City, Enumeration District 287, Sheet No. 8A; family of Edw. S. Lamberson (28, Oregon, laborer, logging camp); wife of one year Corinnia Lamberson (30, Oregon, 1 child, 1 living); son Buell Lamberson (1/12, Washington).
  28. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, King County, Kirkland Town, Enumeration District 43, Sheet No. 13A; family of Edward S. Lamberson (38, Oregon, salesman, seed store); wife Corrine Lamberson (40, Oregon); son Buell Lamberson (9, Washington); adopted daughter Mary C. Lamberson (3/12, Washington).
  29. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Columbia County, Saint Helens, E.D. 5-28, Sheet No. 1A-1B, Edward Lamberson, 48, Oregon, first married age 27, sign painter, shop; wife Corinne Lamberson, 50, Oregon, first married age 29; son Buell Lamberson, 20, Washington, laborer, lumber mill; daughter Mary Lamberson, 10, Washington; daughter Nancy Lamberson, 8, Washington.
  30. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Edith Corrine Hanson Lamberson, born: 9 June 1879 in Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon; died: 15 March 1960 in Crook County, Oregon (from record, which includes a note detailing her marriage; and provides the names and links for her husband and one child).
  31. Find a Grave (website). Skyline Memorial Gardens, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Mary Corinne Lamberson Krueger, born: 16 October 1919; died: 1 December 2015 (from record, which includes the text from a touching note by her children; and provides the names and links for her [adoptive] parents and husband).
  32. Washington, County Births, 1873-1965, Nancy Lamberson, born: 21 June 1921 in Seattle; father: Edward Seymour Lamberson; mother: Corinne Hanson.
Fourth Generation
13. James Buell Lamberson4 (Robert,3 Buell,2 Delia1), born 18 May 1909 in Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 31 December 1981.5 James married, 9 December 1945, Henrietta Bernice Wilbur5 (born ____, parents not determined).

14. Helen Mary Lamberson4 (Robert,3 Buell,2 Delia1), born 21 February 1913 in Oregon;2, 3, 6 died 6 August 1980.6 Helen married Arthur William Hoff (born 1 November 1914, the son of Charles Arthur Hoff and Matilda Amelia Streu;7 Arthur died 20 February 19737). Helen and Arthur are buried in River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.6, 7

Child of Helen Mary Lamberson and Arthur William Hoff:

+20i. Kathleen Amelia Hoff, born 14 April 1947 in Woodlawn, Grays Harbor County, Washington; died 14 February 2014. Married Frank Howard.

16. Robert Alden Lamberson, Jr.4 (Robert,3 Buell,2 Delia1), born 11 December 1917 in Oregon;2, 3, 4, 8, 9 died 5 May 2000.8, 9 Robert married Barbara Lena Ritenour (born 30 July 1920, parents not determined;10 Barbara died 21 February 199910). Robert and Barbara are buried in Union Point Cemetery, Banks, Washington County, Oregon.10, 8

17. Buell Lamberson4 (Edward,3 Buell,2 Delia1), born March 1910 in Washington;11, 12, 13, 14, 15 died 8 August 1969.11 Buell married Florence Mary Harper (born 9 January 1914 in Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho, parents not determined;15, 16, 17, 18 Florence died 11 June 199916, 17, 18). Buell and Florence are buried in Bethany Memorial Cemetery, Warren, Columbia County, Oregon.11, 16

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Cuyahoga County, Cleveland Township, family of Robert Lamberson (33, New Jersey, salesman, pump co.); wife of 2 years Mary Lamberson (32, Ohio, 1 child, 1 living); son James A. Lamberson (11/12, Oregon).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 127, Sheet No. 9A; family of Robert A. Lamberson (43, New Jersey, cabinet maker, factory); wife Mary L. Lamberson (43, Ohio); son James D. Lamberson (10, Oregon); daughter Helen M. Lamberson (6, Oregon); son Robert A. Lamberson, Jr. (2, Oregon); daughter Margaret L. Lamberson (2, Oregon); father-in-law James A. McGaw (84, Ohio, widow).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 26-526, Sheet Nos. 6A, 6B; family of Mary L. Lamberson (53, Ohio, widow); son James B. Lamberson (20, Oregon, moulder, foundary); daughter Helen M. Lamberson (17, Oregon); Robert A. Lamberson (12, Oregon).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Multnomah County, Portland City, Enumeration District 37-441B, Sheet Nos. 4A, 4B; family of Mary L. Lamberson (63, Oregon, widow); son James B. Lamberson (31, Oregon, draftsman, steel foundary); son Robert A. Lamberson (22, Oregon, sec. engineer, Aug. [?]).
  5. FamilySearch, James Buell Lamberson.
  6. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Helen Mary Lamberson Hoff, born: 21 February 1913; born: 6 August 1980 (from record, which provides the text of her obituary; and provides the names and links for her mother, husband, and one child).
  7. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Arthur William Hoff, born: 1 November 1914; died: 20 February 1973 (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, wife, and one child).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Union Point Cemetery, Banks, Washington County, Oregon, Robert A. Lamberson, born: 11 December 1917; died: 5 May 2000 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Lamberson, Robert A., no. 542-03-3653; born: 11 December 1917; died: 5 May 2000; last residence: Washington [County], Oregon.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Union Point Cemetery, Banks, Washington County, Oregon, Barbara L. Lamberson, born: 30 July 1920; died: 21 February 1999 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  11. Find a Grave (website). Bethany Memorial Cemetery, Warren, Columbia County, Oregon, Buell Lamberson, born: 1910; died: 8 August 1969 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Washington, Snohomish County, Everett City, Enumeration District 287, Sheet No. 8A; family of Edw. S. Lamberson (28, Oregon, laborer, logging camp); wife of one year Corinnia Lamberson (30, Oregon, 1 child, 1 living); son Buell Lamberson (1/12, Washington).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Washington, King County, Kirkland Town, Enumeration District 43, Sheet No. 13A; family of Edward S. Lamberson (38, Oregon, salesman, seed store); wife Corrine Lamberson (40, Oregon); son Buell Lamberson (9, Washington); adopted daughter Mary C. Lamberson (3/12, Washington).
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Oregon, Columbia County, Saint Helens, E.D. 5-28, Sheet No. 1A-1B, Edward Lamberson, 48, Oregon, first married age 27, sign painter, shop; wife Corinne Lamberson, 50, Oregon, first married age 29; son Buell Lamberson, 20, Washington, laborer, lumber mill; daughter Mary Lamberson, 10, Washington; daughter Nancy Lamberson, 8, Washington.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Oregon, Columbia County, Saint Helens, E.D. 5-30, Sheet No. 6B, Buel [sic, Buell; incorrectly indexed as Bud] Lamberson, 30, Washington, electrician helper, lumber mill; wife Florence Lamberson, 26, Idaho, laborer, bag factory.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Bethany Memorial Cemetery, Warren, Columbia County, Oregon, Florence M. Lamberson, born: 1914; died: 1999 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  17. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Family Search (website), Florence M. Lamberson, died: 11 June 1999; born: 9 January 1914.
  18. United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014 (available at familysearch.org), 14 June 1999, Florence Mary Lamberson, died: 11 June 1999 in Portland, Oregon; born: 9 January 1914 in Silver City, Idaho. The entry provides the names of her husband, three children, and two brothers.
Fifth Generation
20. Kathleen Amelia Hoff5 (Helen,4 Robert,3 Buell,2 Delia1), born 14 April 1947 in Woodlawn, Grays Harbor County, Washington;1 died 14 February 2014.1 Kathleen married Frank Howard (born ____, parents not determined).

  1. Find a Grave (website). River View Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, Kathleen Amelia Hoff, born; 14 April 1947 in Woodlawn, Grays Harbor County, Washington; died: 25 February 2014 (from record, which includes the text from her obituary; and provides the names and links for her parents).