Lawrence, Kansas June 16, 1883

Mr. B. P. Lambertson died at his home in this city last Saturday morning at 8:30 o’clock, only the members of his family living in this vicinity being present at the time of his death. Friday night he passed in a troubled sleep, which gradually became more peaceful, and in this condition passed away, the mourning family by his bedside waiting the moment of final dissolution.

Mr. Lambertson was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, April 1, 1819. His youthful years were spent in his native place. In 1840—being then in his twenty-first year—he married Mary A. Morgan, daughter of Elder Lewis Morgan. Shortly afterwards he moved to Iowa, and settled with his family in Jackson County. It was during his residence in Iowa that Mrs. Lambertson died. It was here also that he was married to Mary Pace, who, also with four children, survived the husband and father. The eldest daughter, Mrs. R. H. Simpson, resides in Wyoming, Iowa; Mrs. A. W. Nickell resides in Brownsville, Neb; Mrs. Jason Hidden id well known as a resident of Lawrence, and Mrs. Bierer, who lives with her parents.

It is more than three months ago that Mr. Lambertson was seized with an attack of jaundice, which, though severe and painful, did not, at that time, alarm himself or his family. While he had sufficient strength to travel he visited Iola Springs a number of times, in the hope of overcoming the disease and winning back the vigor and activity he once had. But he grew weaker day by day, with occasional indications of betterment, which, however, were followed by bitter disappointment. Being a man of strong frame and great physical endurance, he and his friends hoped, almost to the very last, that he would overcome in the struggle with disease. But it was ordained otherwise. Towards the end he was sometimes unconscious, the natural result of the weakened condition of the body, but so long as his faculties were his own he seemed hopeful even in the prospect of death, and resigned.

Mr. Lambertson, on account of his extensive business relations, was widely known as a citizen of Lawrence. He was a man of more than ordinary business capacity. By his energy and prudence he amassed considerable of this world’s goods. In his home he was cheerful, benevolent, and indulgent. In early life he publicly professed his faith in Christianity, and has ever since been a member of the church. He has been and his family are members of the Baptist church of this city.

The funeral took place Monday afternoon. The remains were followed to the grave by a large number of friends and acquaintances. The procession was a very long one. The services were conducted by Rev. D. S. MacEwen, pastor of the Baptist church, and Dr. Osmund of the Presbyterian church.