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John Lamb (engineer)
John Lamb may refer to: *John Lamb (general) (1735–1800), U.S. Revolutionary War general and Anti-Federalist organizer *John Lamb (Australian politician) (1790–1862), New South Wales politician *John Lamb (congressman) (1840–1924), United States Congressman from Virginia *John Edward Lamb (1852–1914), U.S. Representative from Indiana *John Lamb (architect) (1859–1949), architect based in Nottingham *John Lamb (American football) (1873–1955), American football coach for Emporia State University *John Lamb (rugby union) (1907–1983), rugby union player who represented Australia *John Lamb (musician) (born 1933), jazz double bassist with the Duke Ellington Orchestra *John Lamb (right-handed pitcher) (born 1946), American baseball player *John Lamb (left-handed pitcher) (born 1990), American baseball player *John Lamb (producer), American film producer and director, animator, artist *John Lamb (footballer) (born 1893), English football half back *John Lamb (priest) (1789–18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Lamb (general)
John Lamb (1735–1800) was an American soldier, politician, and Anti-Federalist organizer (particularly in New York state). During the American Revolutionary War he led the 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment. Career He was born January 1, 1735, in New York City, the son of Anthony Lamb. His father was a convicted burglar who was transported to the colonies in the 1720s. John was initially trained as an optician and instrument maker in New York City and became a prosperous wine merchant. Prior to the Revolutionary War, Lamb was a leading member of the Sons of Liberty. He wrote articles in and published anonymous handbills. When the news of the Battles of Lexington and Concord was received he and his men seized the military stores at Turtle Bay, Manhattan, Turtle Bay. He was commissioned a captain of an artillery company and served under Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold in the Battle of Quebec (1775), Battle of Quebec. He was wounded and captured at the assault on Quebec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
