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Matthew Lambert, merchant and planter, Champagnolle, Ark. Mr. Lambert, one of the old and eminently respected citizens of Union County, Ark., was born in Georgia, in 1814, and when about a year old was taken by his parents, Isaac and Abigail (Davis) Lambert, both natives also of the “Empire State of the South” to Alabama, and resided in that State for many years. There his parents received their final summons. Their family consisted of eight children: Alexander, Harvey, James, John, Emaline, Mary and Sarah. The father was a planter, and both he and wife were members of the Baptist Church. Matthew Lambert received a good practical education in Alabama, and in 1840 his nuptials with Miss Sarah A. Miles were celebrated. In 1842 he emigrated from Alabama to Arkansas, settled in Union County, and there he has remained ever since. When he first entered Arkansas he took up 200 acres of land, and as his means were limited he suffered many privations and hardships. His marriage resulted in the birth of these children: John (deceased) Martha (who became the wife of Thomas Mootler), Anna (who married Newton Cutter), James D., William, Charles (deceased). Mr. Lambert is now the owner of about 1,000 acres and has about 400 acres under cultivation. He is a first-class business man, carrying a stock of goods valued at $2,500, and in all he owns about $10,000. He served as private in the Indian wars and was a brave and fearless soldier. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and a man esteemed and honored for his many good qualities. He is now over the allotted age of man—three-score years and ten— but is hale and hearty, and bids fair to live many years longer.