Nic Lambert

As printed in 1894

NIC LAMBERT, who is living on section 18, Wilson Township, where he operates a valuable farm, is one of the wide-awake and enter[)rising 3'oung men of the community. He was born on a farm in Oneida County, N. Y., December 26, 1861, and is a son of Michael and Elizabeth (Killian) Lambert, both of whom were natives of Germany. During his boyhood the father came with his parents to the New World, the family locating in the Empire State. During the first few years after his arrival he worked at railroading, and then sought a home in the West, coming to Winona County in 1865. Two years later he purchased a farm of one hundred and twenty acres on section 18, Wilson Township, and afterward added to it until he now owns one hundred and sixty acres. This lie placed under a high state of cultivation, transforming the once wild prairie into rich and fertile fields. He placed thereon many'' excellent improvements, including all the accessories and conveniences which are found upon a model farm. There may be found a comfortable residence, good barn and outbuildings and well kept fences. Mr. Lambert has retired from active business life and is now living in Winona, at the age of sixty-six years. His business career has been a prosperous one, and in his declining days he can rest from all care, for a competence acquired through his own exertions supplies him with all the necessities and many of the luxuries of life.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lambert were born seven children, all of whom are yet living in this county, namely: Barbara, now the wife of John Redick, a resident of Winona; Mike, who is living in Winona Township; Nic, of this sketch; Philip and Adam, at home; Mrs. Mary Redick; and Annie, who is still under the parental roof.

Mr. Lambert, of this sketch, was a child of only four years when he was brought by his parents to this county. In the usual manner of farmer lads the days of his boyhood and youth were passed. He attended the district schools in the winter season, but during the greater part of the year his time and attention were given to farm work. He continued under the parental roof until he had attained his majority, when he started out to earn his own livelihood, working as a farm hand and at carpentering.

As a companion and helpmate on life's journey Mr. Lambert those Miss Tracy Einhorn, their wedding being celebrated on the 13th of April, 1884. Her father, Michael Einhorn, was born in Germany, and on emigrating to America began farming. He is now one of the well-to-do agriculturists of Winona County. To Mr. and Mrs. Lambert have been born eight children, five sons and two daughters, who in order of birth are as follows: Michael, Nic, Elizabeth, Philip, Johnnie and Angeline, and an infant son.

In his political views Mr. Lambert is a Democrat. He is now serving as School Clerk, and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend. He has, however, never sought public office, its honors and emoluments having no attraction for him. He is connected with the German Catholic Church. Mr. Lambert has spent almost his entire life in this county, and has therefore become widely known. He has many warm friends, among whom are those who have known him from boyhood and have been witnesses of his well spent life and straightforward career. As a citizen he manifests a commendable interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community and bears his part in the work of public advancement.

Oliver W. Tibbetts.

As printed in Portrait and biographical record of Winona county, Minnesota. Containing biographical sketches of prominent ... citizens .. (1894). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.