His death certificate records William Gordon Lambert, age 69 years 2 months 25 days, born 10 Mar 1871 in W. Va., died 5 June 1940 in Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, occupation miner, married, husband of Rebecca Lambert age 62, father Harve Lambert, mother’s maiden name Bess Lambert, both born in WVa, cause of death cerebral hemorrhage, informant Rebecca Lamber, Helen, WVa, burial in Lusk Cemetery, Herndon, WVa.

Their marriage license records the marriage on 15 July 1901 in McDowell Co., West Virginia of W. G. Lambert, age 29, son of William & Betsy, occupation farming, to Rebecca J. Gross, age 21, daughter of Thomas & Lorice, both born in and residents of McDowell Co., W.Va., first marriage for both, performed by H. Christian, minister.

1900 census of Wyoming Co., West Virginia, Slab Fork precinct, enumerated 16 April, lists on p. 2A as family #27/28:
Lambert, William G., 38, farmer; Rebecca J., wife, 31, first marriage for both, married 10 years, mother of 6 children, 5 living; Martha, dau, 9; Willie M., son, 7; Blaine, son, 5; Walter L., son, 2; Mollie, dau, 8/12. All born WV WV WV.