William Lamb (Confederate States Army officer)
William Lamb | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Norfolk, Virginia | |
| In office 1880–1886 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Barton Myers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 7, 1835 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 23, 1909 (aged 73) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (until 1882) Republican (from 1882) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Lamb (September 7, 1835 – March 23, 1909) was an American newspaper editor, politician, businessman, and soldier, noted for his role as a Confederate States Army officer in commanding the Confederate garrison at Fort Fisher at the mouth of the Cape Fear River during the Civil War.