William M. Lamkin, M. D., is a son of Josiah Lamkin, who came from Kentucky to Cole County, Mo., with his uncle Ramsey, when a boy of sixteen years, and was here reared to manhood and married, the latter event being to Miss Margaret Menteer, by whom he became the father of the following family: William M., Uel (deceased), Josiah, Rachel, wife of Lon Isom, of Cole County, and Samuel, a resident of Colorado. Josiah Lamkin is now seventy-nine years of age. His father's name was Samuel. Dr. William M. Lamkin was born in 1849 on a farm about three miles south of Jefferson City, and there resided with his parents until he was about fifteen years of age, when he entered school at Jefferson City, and applied himself diligently to his studies for three years. He began his medical studies under Dr. Lenox, of Dent County, in 1872, being afterward under the direction of Dr. R. E. Young, of Jefferson City, remaining with him until he entered the Missouri Medical College at St. Louis, from which institution he graduated in 1875. He first entered upon his practice in Westphalia, then in St. Thomas, and in 1877 came to his present location, continuing here until 1884. At this date he went to Jefferson City, and after remaining here one year came to his farm of 277 acres, which he had purchased at a previous date. He has erected a handsome residence and made other improvements since locating. His practice now extends over a large area, and is among a desirable class of people. In 1876 he was married to Miss Lavinia, a daughter of James and Jane Jevely, of Osage County, where she was born. They have two children: William Ernest and Mary Madora. The Doctor's views are in accord with the Democratic party, but he is no aspirant for office. His wife is a worthy and consistent member of the Christian Church.

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History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries, and Osage Counties, Missouri, Goodspeed Publishing Company (1889).