- Obituary
The Watertown Re-Union; Watertown, New York
Saturday, August 5, 1899
WILLIAM M. LAMBIE
Death of One of Theresa's Best Known Citizens and Business Men.
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Theresa, Aug. 4.? At 3:30 Wednesday afternoon occurred the death of William M. Lambie, who for nearly 30 years has been one of Theresa's Foremost and best beloved citizens. His death was not unexpected, as it has been known for many weeks that his sickness was likely to prove fatal.
Mr. Lambie was born in Hammond, St. Lawrence county, April 22, 1834. His parents were John Lambie, a native of Paisley, Scotland, who emigrated to this-country in 1821, and whose wife was Ellen Morris, a native of Glasgow. Their children were Mrs. Christiana Blackmon, of Hammond, the late Mrs. Margaret Gardner, of Hammond, William M., Robert, deceased, Jane, deceased, John F. Lambie, of Northampton, Mass., the late Jasper Lambie, ex-mayor of Northampton, and Mrs. Martha Manchester, of Easthampton, Mass.
Mr. Lambie was married Jan. 11, 1871, to Octavia, only daughter of the late Horatio Still, who survives him. Mr. Lambie was engaged for a few years in the furniture and undertaking business at Redwood and in 1870, in company with his brother, John F., embarked in the dry goods trade at Theresa. They immediately became successful and by strict integrity and pure methods of business Avon the confidence of the people far and near. About 15 years ago his brother discontinued business here and entered into partnership with Jasper Lambie at Northampton and during the past ten years George Blackman, a nephew, has been the junior member of the firm of William M. Lambie & Co. Mr. Lambie has held the office of president of the village, and at his death and since its organization has been the president of the Theresa cemetery association. He was one of the promoters of the Theresa high school, and in him was always found a friend to every public interest.
He was a member of the Presbyterian church here and one of its most useful and consistent workers, and his purity of heart and rectitude of conduct gave dally evidence of the character of the man. For nearly 30 years he has been an active member of Theresa lodge, No. 174, F. and A. M., and Theresa chapter, No. 149. R. A. M. He constantly held offices of trust in both these bodies and was at one time high priest of the chapter, and was always present at its convocations if possible, and was ever ready to perform even the humblest service in the interests of the craft. When the embers of the old Masonic hall were still burning in April 1800, he formulated a plan for a new hall, which took form and became a handsome reality after his ideas and by his energy. The present generation will not cease to miss him and mourn his departure from among us. His wife, his brother, John F., his sister, Mrs. Manchester, his physician, and his pastor, Rev. Charles G. Cady (Gady?) were present when death came to his relief.
The funeral will occur today at 1:30 p.m. from his late home in this village and the interment will be by his Masonic brethren, whom he loved so well, at Oakwood cemetery.
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DOD per NY State Death Index #31526 (Death Information courtesy of Find A Grave Contributor RD Calhoun-Egan)
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Abt 1833 - 1899 (~ 66 years)
