Records list parents as Peter and Mary (Morley) Lambert.

John S. Lambert, though he has been known as Judge Lambert for a long time, attained that title so early in life that he has hardly yet reached the prime of his powers. He was born in the eastern part of the Empire State, in Rensselaer County, shortly after the middle of the century; and received his education in the common schools, and in Greenwich Academy, Washington county. He then moved to the western end of the state, becoming a law student in the office of Morris & Russell of Fredonia, from which he was admitted to the bar in 1877. Beginning practice at first in Mayville on his own account, Judge Lambert, in 1878, accepted an ' invitation from his former preceptors, who showed their appreciation of his ability by taking him into partnership. He continued as a member of Morris, Russell & Lambert for four years, when Mr. Russell withdrew, and the firm of Morris & Lambert was formed, which lasted until Judge Lambert's elevation to the bench of the Supreme Court. He proved himself during this time to possess unusual talent as a legal practitioner, and he would undoubtedly have taken rank with the leaders of his profession in western New York had he remained at the bar. Judge Lambert began to take an interest in public affairs early in his professional career and served on the board of supervisors of Chautauqua County in 1880 and 1881 as a member from the town of Pomfret. In the fall of 1881, he was elected by the Republican party as county judge of Chautauqua County; and his work in this position was so well regarded that his first term was followed by a second, beginning in January 1888. He was not permitted to serve out this term, as he was elected justice of the Supreme Court of New York state in the fall of 1889. The judicial convention met in Buffalo on October 3, 1889; and it was not until ten days had elapsed, and 151 ballots had been taken, that a nomination was made. The election, however, brought out the strength of the candidate, and showed the wisdom of the choice, since Judge Lambert received a large majority throughout his district. His field of work is the 8th judicial district, which includes the counties of Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Niagara, Genesee, Allegany, and Wyoming. Judge Lambert's career on the higher bench has justified his advancement to such a station of trust and responsibility. He was less than forty years old when his term as Supreme Court justice began; but he had a natural aptitude for the judicial calling, and his training and experience in life were likewise factors in his success on the bench. He enjoys a high reputation with the legal profession of western New York. In social life he is noted for his affability and extreme courtesy.

Records list parents as Peter and Mary (Morley) Lambert.

John S. Lambert, though he has been known as Judge Lambert for a long time, attained that title so early in life that he has hardly yet reached the prime of his powers. He was born in the eastern part of the Empire State, in Rensselaer County, shortly after the middle of the century; and received his education in the common schools, and in Greenwich Academy, Washington county. He then moved to the western end of the state, becoming a law student in the office of Morris & Russell of Fredonia, from which he was admitted to the bar in 1877. Beginning practice at first in Mayville on his own account, Judge Lambert, in 1878, accepted an ' invitation from his former preceptors, who showed their appreciation of his ability by taking him into partnership. He continued as a member of Morris, Russell & Lambert for four years, when Mr. Russell withdrew, and the firm of Morris & Lambert was formed, which lasted until Judge Lambert's elevation to the bench of the Supreme Court. He proved himself during this time to possess unusual talent as a legal practitioner, and he would undoubtedly have taken rank with the leaders of his profession in western New York had he remained at the bar. Judge Lambert began to take an interest in public affairs early in his professional career and served on the board of supervisors of Chautauqua County in 1880 and 1881 as a member from the town of Pomfret. In the fall of 1881, he was elected by the Republican party as county judge of Chautauqua County; and his work in this position was so well regarded that his first term was followed by a second, beginning in January 1888. He was not permitted to serve out this term, as he was elected justice of the Supreme Court of New York state in the fall of 1889. The judicial convention met in Buffalo on October 3, 1889; and it was not until ten days had elapsed, and 151 ballots had been taken, that a nomination was made. The election, however, brought out the strength of the candidate, and showed the wisdom of the choice, since Judge Lambert received a large majority throughout his district. His field of work is the 8th judicial district, which includes the counties of Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Orleans, Niagara, Genesee, Allegany, and Wyoming. Judge Lambert's career on the higher bench has justified his advancement to such a station of trust and responsibility. He was less than forty years old when his term as Supreme Court justice began; but he had a natural aptitude for the judicial calling, and his training and experience in life were likewise factors in his success on the bench. He enjoys a high reputation with the legal profession of western New York. In social life he is noted for his affability and extreme courtesy.