DANIEL C. LAMB, one of the enterprising and successful farmers of section 22, Loran Township, was but six years of age when, with his parents, he came to Stephenson County in the fall of 1842. His parents were John and Catherine (Heccock) Lamb, the father a native of Kentucky and the mother of New York State. They were among the pioneer settlers of Vigo County, Ind., which county has produced two members of Presidential cabinets, two United States Senators, three foreign ministers, and now has in the various departments at Washington, more representatives than any individual county in the West. They emigrated from that county to Stephenson County in the fall of 1842, and took up their residence in Loran Township, where they have since been honored and respected citizens. They were among the oldest settlers of Loran Township. The mother died on the 21st of March, 1854. The father, in the fall of 1857, was united in marriage with Mary Shumway Stout, who died on the 3d of October, 1886. The fruits of the first marriage were eight children, of whom four sons and one daughter grew up to manhood and womanhood.

The subject of this sketch was the oldest of the family. He was born in Vigo County, Ind., on the 16th of September, 1836. With the exception of seven months’ residence in Carroll County he has been a citizen of Stephenson County since 1842. On the 21st of October, 1863, he enlisted in Co. I, 13th Ill. Vol. Cav., and served in the army about two years. For meritorious service and faithfulness as a soldier he was promoted First Sergeant in his company. During the time he was a member of the 13th he participated in all the skirmishes and engagements in which his regiment took part. When he was mustered out of the service he retuned to Loran Township and resumed his care of the farm. He has always been engaged in farming, and has devoted considerable attention to the raising of stock. He is the owner of 200 acres of highly cultivated land. He has erected upon this farm substantial buildings, both for place of residence and the care of the products of the farm. He is one of the progressive farmers of the day, and is constantly adding improvements in the way of buildings and machinery.

Mr. Lamb was married to Miss Julia A. Calhoun, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Clouse) Calhoun, on the 22d of March, 1860. The parents of Mrs. Lamb were of Irish and French ancestry, and came to Stephenson County in 1857, settling in Loran Township. Thence they afterward removed to Jefferson Township, and subsequently to Carroll County. The mother died in Lanark, Ill., on the 10th of August, 1865. The father survives at an advanced age. The family of these aged people consisted of five boys and four girls. In the order of birth Mrs. Lamb was the sixth child. She was born in Bedford County, Pa., on the 6th of May, 1844.

Mr. and Mrs. Lamb have had ten children, of whom seven are living, viz: Emma C., Jessie A., Dora C., John W., Leslie L., Daisy E. and Shelby E. Hardin died when about four and one-half years old, and two died unnamed. Emma is the wife of D. W. Wallerman, and Jessie is the wife of Mr. M. E. Bashor. Through the partiality of his neighbors Mr. Lamb has been chosen to several offices, including School Treasurer and Township Collector. He is a member of John A. Davis Post No. 98, G. A. R., of Freeport. Ever since the close of the war Mr. Lamb has espoused the cause of the Republican party and although not a politician in the sense of being an office-seeker, he has steadily and persistently advocated the principles of that party.

Contributed by Carol Parrish from Portraits & Biographical 1888 Stephenson Co IL Pg 351