Background
Lambuth, James William was born on March 2, 1830 in Greene County, Alabama, United States. Son of John Russell.
Lambuth, James William was born on March 2, 1830 in Greene County, Alabama, United States. Son of John Russell.
Graduated from the University Mississippi, 1851.
Became member Mississippi Conference, Southern Methodist Church, 1854, appointed missionary to China. Preached in Chinese language, Shanghai and area, 1855-1861. Came back to Mississippi because of Civil War, 1861-1864.
Returned to mission work in China, 1864-1876. Established (with son, Doctor Walter Lambuth) Southern Methodist mission in Japan, 1876. Active in Kobe, Osaka and Inland Sea area (Japan) until 1892.
Member Miss.
Married Mary McClellan, 1 son, Walter R. Preacher in Mississippi, 1851-1854.