Carey, Charles Henry. "History of Oregon." Chicago-Portland: Pioneer Historical Pub. Co., 1922. pg. 389. GEORGE HARRISON LAMBERSON Through the course of an active life George Harrison Lamberson, now deceased, was connected with farming interests and was also a recognized leader in political circles. His interest in the welfare of the state was pronounced and made manifest in may tangible and helpful ways. He was born in Syracuse, New York, in 1850, the son of John and Catherine (Steves) Lamberson. The ancestry is traced back in direct line to the Harrison family which has furnished two presidents to the United States. John Lamberson passed away while in the east, after which Mrs. Lamberson and a sister came to Oregon about 1874. The son, George Lamberson, had already made the trip to this state. On attaining his majority he had crossed the continent to Oregon, taking up his abode in Portland and later removing to Polk county, where he engaged in farming and stock raising for several years. He brought his land under a high state of cultivation, most carefully developing his fields and naturally gathering good crops. He made his live stock also a feature of his enterprise, contributing to his annual income. In 1876 Mr. Lamberson was united in marriage to Miss Lillie Groner, a step-daughter of John and a daughter of Ellen (Burns) Groner, who were early pioneer settlers of this state. Mrs. Lamberson crossed the Isthmus with her parents when but three months old and thus has practically been a lifelong resident of the state. Four children were born to this marriage: Catherine E.; Grace, the wife of Harry A. Wilder of Honolulu; John C., who passed away at the age of five years and six months; and Raymond G., who is living in Oakland, California. With many interests of public concern Mr. Lamberson was closely connected and his aid and support were always given on the side of progress and advancement. He was for several years the secretary of the state board of horticulture and in this connection did much to further its interests in Oregon. He always took an active part in politics and was a supporter of any measure which he deemed of value to the state. He passed away December 4, 1906, and the community mourned the loss of this representative citizen. He attended the Westminster Presbyterian church and his life was actuated by the highest and most honorable principles. He belonged to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, also to the Republican Club and to the Multipore Club. His social qualities as well as his business abilities and his public spirited citizenship established him high in the regard of those who knew him. The daughter, Miss Catherine Lamberson, acquired her education in the schools of Portland and also took special courses in the University of Oregon and in the University of California at Berkeley. She is now successfully teaching in the Washington high school. Mrs. Lamberson is well known in club and social circles of Portland and was at one time president of the Portland Rose Society, occupying that position at the time of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. She had supervision over twenty committees to look after the decoration of the buildings with flowers and gave away tons of roses and won for Portland its well earned reputation as Rose City. It was Mrs. Lamberson who was the organizer of this movement of which she made a great success. And no visitor to the Lewis and Clark Exposition will ever forget the wealth of adornment in the buildings and the many millions of beautiful roses given away there and used in decoration. Mrs. Lamberson also did excellent work on the food conservation board during the World war and she is well known as a supporter of many movements which have been of benefit and value to the city. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in May 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.