The following site contains lists of primary source mentions of persons named Lanham living in the State of Maryland or the District of Columbia (once part of Maryland). It is not a genealogy as such since there are many mentions that might belong to one of several people with the same name and since many of the mentions give no clue to the relationship between the individual and other Lanhams. Please click on this link for introductory and background material.

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• L. LANHAM mention 1810
  Household of L. Lanham [Note: This may be Lewis Lanham of the 1800 census.]
  Males: one over 44, one 16-25, one 10-15, three under 10
  Females: one 26-44, one 16-25, two 10-15, one under 10
  1810 United States Census, Frederick County, Maryland, page 575 (349) (Source 53)
  
  
• LAURA VIRGINIA LANHAM died July 21, 1920
  White age 59
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Maryland Death Certificate Index (Source 79)
  
  
• LAYOR LANHAM took license December 18, 1787
  To marry Charles Selby
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• LEAH LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Daughter of Stephen Lanham, deceased and sister of Archibald, Sarah, Jemimah, Thomas, Stephen, Mary Ann, Walter, Samuel, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Wills L2:90 Made: June 25, 1806 Probated: September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• LEAH (nee Lanham) SWANN mentioned March 28, 1837
  Heir of Bethsheba Lanham
  Also mentioned as heirs Litty Lanham and Meek Lanham. A fourth heir's name is illegible.
  Prince George's Co., Maryland 1810 File March 28, 1837 (Source 24)
  
  
• LEAH (nee Lanham) SWANN mention April 20, 1837
  Leah Swann of the District of Columbia sells Hunter's Field 50 acres to Meek Lanham
  Leah Swann was a daughter of Azariah Lanham and was entiled to a 1/4 part. Meek Lanham was also an heir.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: April 20, 1837 Recorded: May 2, 1837 Liber: AB11 Folio: 119. (Source 38)
  
  
• LENA LANHAM baptised March 29, 1752
  Daughter of Edward Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• LENE LANHAM mention April 5, 1772
  Wife of Allen and mother of Katherine Lanham born April 5, 1772 (Source 7)
  
  
• LENNY LANHAM mention June 6, 1840
  
  Will of Lenny Lanham written June 2, 1840, Probated June 6, 1840
  Mentions sons: Thomas Mockee, Westly Lanham and Andrew Lanham
  Washington County, District of Columbia Wills (Source 84)
  
  
• LEONARD LANHAM mention February 25, 1764
  Son of William Lanham, who received a lease from Benedict Calvert, Esquire His Lordship's Kindness 113 acres. As was custom William's wife, Elizabeth and oldest son, Leonard Lanham, were given an interest.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Lease) Recorded: February 25, 1764 Liber: TT Folio: 159. (Source 38)
  
  
• LEONARD LANHAM mention December 16, 1769
  Leonard Lanham received a certificate of a stray.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Certificate) Made: December 16, 1769 Recorded: February 22, 1770 Liber: AA2 Folio: 75. (Source 38)
  
  
• LETHE LANHAM mention April 20 1795
  Daughter of Aaron Lanham, deceased and sister of Walter, Hezekiah, Aquila, Zadock, Elizabeth, Elleanor and Mercy Ann Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will Liber: L1 Folio: 323 Made: May 28, 1792 Probated: April 20, 1795 (Source 27)
  
  
• LETHE LANHAM mention March 12, 1800
  Benjamin and Eleanor Ray sold Littleworth and other tracts in Louden and Frederick Counties, Virginia to Walter and Elizabeth Lanham. Eleanor Ray, a daughter of Aaron Lanham will divide the land between Elizabeth, Lethe, Eleanor, and Mary Ann Lanham.
  Montgomery County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: March 12, 1800 Recorded: March 18, 1800 Liber: I Folio: 129. (Source 39)
  
  
• LETTY LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Elias Lanham, age 25
  John Lanham, age 4, Ann Lanham, age 30, and Letty Lanham age 1.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• LEVI LANHAM took license December 15, 1813
  To marry Ruth Musgrove
  Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 3)
  
  
• LEVI LANHAM gave manumission October 15, 1821
  To Negro Woman named Honor and her daughter, Lenezar
  Anne Arundel Co., Maryland
  Anne Arundel County Court, Manumission Record, 1816-1844 text
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention August 29, 1777
  Mustered August, 29 1777, 7^th Company, Lower Battalion, Montgomery Co., Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• LEWIS LANNUM took license March 27, 1784
  To marry Ann Jackson
  Baltimore Co., Maryland (Source 2)
  
  
• LEWIS LANNUM took license March 29, 1786
  To marry Martha Mitchell (NOTE:1)
  Baltimore Co., Maryland (Source 2)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM (as Lannum) mention May 19, 1789 Facsimile
  William Lannum, planter, of Montgomery County sells various household items and animals to Notley Lannum and Lewis Lannum
  Montgomery County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: May 19, 1789 Recorded: May 27, 1789 Liber: D Folio: 215. (Source 39)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention March 20, 1791
  Household of Lewis Lanham
  Males: two 16 and up, one under 16
  Females: two
  1790 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland
  Submitted: March 20, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM (1757-1822) mention March 30, 1799
  Born July 14, 1757 (recorded on original roll.)
  Mustered March 30, 1799 Capt. Jacob Duckett's Company 34th Regiment, Prince George's County, Maryland Militia
  This unit was raised during the undeclared war with France.
  Military Service Records
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention 1800
  Household of Lewis Lanham
  Males: one 26-44, two under 9
  Females: one 26-44, three under 9
  1800 United States Census, Frederick County, Maryland, District 3, page 781 (Source 52)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention June 8, 1807
  William Lanham, Tobias Belt and Lewis Lanham post bond for William Lanham to perform the duties of constable. [Note: Lewis Lanham was William's father.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bond) Made: June 8, 1807 Recorded June 30, 1807 Liber: JRM12 Folio: 307. (Source 38)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention August 5, 1808
  Lewis Lanham sells lot of blacksmith tools, horse and household items to William Lanham
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: August 5, 1808 Recorded August 13, 1808 Liber: JRM12 Folio: 307. (Source 38)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention 1810
  Household of Lewis Lanham
  Males: one over 44, two 10-15
  Females: one over 44, one 10-15, one under 10
  1810 United States Census, Horsepen and Patuxent Hundreds, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 77 (575) (Source 53)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention October 7, 1812
  John Darnall, Sheriff, sells Good Luck 15 acres to Lewis Lanham as a result of a suit against Tobias Belt by William Bowie of Walter, exectutor of the estate of Baruck Duckett.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: October 7, 1812 Recorded: December 1, 1812 Liber: JRM12 Folio: 307. (Source 38)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM mention 1820
  Household of Lewis Lanham
  Males: one over 44 (engaged in agriculture and commerce), two 26-44, one 16-25
  Females: one over 44, one 16-25, one under 10
  1820 United States Census, Vansville, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 10 (184) (Source 54)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM died October 12, 1822
  (Note: This would be the father of William, Benjamin and Trueman Lanham)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Trueman Lanham Family) (Source 11)
  
  
• LEWIS LANHAM died prior to November 1822
  Father of Trueman Lanham (mentioned in receipt to a physician for performing a phlebotomy)
  Administrator Benjamin Lanham
  Prince George's Co., Maryland 1810 File November 4, 1822 (Source 24)
  
  
• LETTECIA LANHAM-also see Lettie Lanham, Litty Lanham, Let. Lanham
  
  
• LETTIE LANHAM-also see Lucretia Lanham, Lettecia Lanham, Litty Lanham, Let. Lanham
  
  
• LETTIE LANHAM (Note: 2) died March 13, 1862
  Age about 70
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• LETTY LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Elias Lanham, age 25
  John Lanham, age 4, Ann Lanham, age 30, and Letty Lanham age 1.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 65)
  
  
• LITTY LANHAM-also see Lucretia Lanham, Lettecia Lanham, Lettie Lanham, Let. Lanham
  
  
• LITTY LANHAM mentioned March 28, 1837
  Heir of Bethsheba Lanham
  Other heirs Leah Swann and Meek Lanham for their parts. A fourth heir's name is illegible.
  Prince George's Co., Maryland 1810 File March 28, 1837 (Source 24)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The location of the home of Let. Lanham (Lettecia or Litty Lanham) on the 1861 Martenet's Map of Prince George's Co., Maryland
  
  
• LITTY LANHAM-also see Lettecia Lanham, Lettie Lanham, Let. Lanham
  
  
• LITTY LANHAM mention July 6, 1860
  Household of Litty Lanham, age 65, born Maryland, White Female Farmer
  1860 United States Census, Piscataway District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 19 (Source 58)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM took license April 16, 1810
  To marry Anne Butt
  Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 3)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM mention 1810
  Household of Lloyd Lanham
  Males: one 16-25
  Females: one 16-25 [Note: The prior household is Elenor Lanham.]
  1810 United States Census, Montgomery, Maryland, page 919 (306) (Source 53)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM mention August 30, 1813
  Walter Hinton sold various household items and aminals to Lloyd Lanham
  Montgomery County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Recorded: August 30, 1813 Liber: Q Folio: 422. (Source 39)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM mention January 15, 1820
  Household of Lloyd Lanham
  Males: one 16-25, one 26-44, one over 45 (engaged in agriculture)
  Females: one 16-25
  Female Slave under 10
  1820 United States Census, District 4, Montgomery County, Maryland, page 525 (152) (Source 54)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM mention May 10, 1832
  Lloyd Lanham of Montgomery County sold various household items and aminals for one dollar to Hazel and Jane Butts to settle a debt.
  Montgomery County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: May 10, 1832 Recorded: May 10, 1832 Liber: BS5 Folio: 564. (Source 39)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM (as Loyd Lanham) mention August 7, 1850
  Household of Charles Stiles, age 35, born Maryland, White Male Laborer
  William Lanham, age 25, born Maryland, White Male Laborer
  Loyd Lanham, age 22, born Maryland, White Male Laborer
  Mulitple other males with various surnames in the household all laborers.
  1850 United States Census, Fourth or Rockville District, Montgomery County, Maryland, page 776 (Source 57)
  
  
• LLOYD LANHAM took license August 21, 1856
  To marry Sarah V. Metz
  District of Columbia (Source 6)
  
  
• LOUISA V. LANHAM married August 16, 1893
  To Constantine Walden (NOTE: 3)
  Christ Church, Washington, District of Columbia (Source 10)
  
  
• LOUISA VIRGINIA LANHAM born October 6, 1869
  Daughter of Jno. and Amelia Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• LUCRETIA LANHAM-also see Litty Lanham, Lettecia Lanham, Lettie Lanham, Let. Lanham
• LUCRETIA LANHAM (as Lanum) mention September 16, 1850
  Slaves of Lucretia Lanum:
  Male 64
  Felmales 80, 62, 34, 20 and 2. [Note: Although Lucretia Lanum appears as owning slaves she herself is missing from the census.]
  Prince George's County, Piscataway
  Maryland State Census 1850 Slave Schedules p. 678 (Source 76)
  
  
• LUCY LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Solomon Lanham, age 21, Lucy Lanham, 45
  Other females age 11 and 8.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• LUCY LANHAM (NOTE: see Lucy Ray) mention February 8, 1801
  Wife of John and mother of Tabitha Wheat Lanham born February 8, 1801 (Source 8)
  
  LUCY LANHAM took license April 3, 1819
  To marry James Mitchell
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• LUCY LANHAM mention July 21, 1860
  Household of Mary Lanham, age 50, born Maryland, White Female
  Trueman Lanham, age 20, born Maryland, White Male
  Mary Lanham, age 18, born Maryland, White Female
  Benjamin Lanham, age 16, born Maryland, White Male
  Geneve Lanham, age 12, born Maryland, White Female
  Lucy Lanham, age 8, born Maryland, White Female
  1860 United States Census, Beuna Vista, Second District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 65 (Source 57)
  
  
• LUCY ANN LANHAM funeral held September 1835
  Wife of Robert H. Lanham
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• LUCY E. LANHAM born February 13, 1849
  (Note: Daughter of Trueman Lanham and Mary Ellen Tucker)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Source 11)
  
  
• LUCY E. LANHAM mention August 6, 1870
  Household of Mary E. Lanham, age 66, born Maryland, White Female Keeping House
  Truman Lanham, age 30, born Maryland, White Male Collector
  Mary M. Lanham, age 28, born Maryland, White Female
  Geneva Lanham, age 21, born Maryland, White Female
  Lucy E. Lanham, age 18, born Maryland, White Female
  Jane Johnson, age 19, born Maryland, Black Female Servant
  George Johnson, age 12, born Maryland, Mulatto Male Servant
  1870 United States Census, Bladensburg, Bladensburg District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 29 (56) (Source 58)
  
  
• LUCY E. LANHAM died June 21, 1925
  (Note: Daughter of Trueman Lanham and Mary Ellen Tucker)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Source 11)
  
  
• LUM LANHAM mention August 25, 1870
  (Note: See Columbus Lanham)
  Household of Henson Lanham, age 62, born Maryland, White Male Farmer
  Eliza Lanham, age 50, born Maryland, White Female
  Alfred Lanham, age 12, born Maryland, White Male
  Lum Lanham, age 12, born Maryland, White Male
  (Note: This is Col(LUM)bus Lanham.)
  Richard Lanham, age 10, born Maryland, White Male
  Eliza Lanham, age 16, born Maryland, White Female
  1870 United States Census, Silver Hill, Surratts District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 19 (255) (Source 58)
  
  

NOTES:

1. The March 29, 1786 marriage license of Lewis Lanham and Martha Mitchell has been claimed by various researchers for two different Lewis Lanhams. One of the Lewis Lanhams died in Prince George's Co., Maryland on October 12, 1822 and the other in Clermont Co., Ohio about 1832. That Martha Lanham's death is recorded in the bible records of the Trueman Lanham family is evidence that this marriage was not that of the man dying in Ohio. This assumes there is no evidence that the wife of the Ohio Lewis Lanham was not also named Martha. [Detailed Discussion of Controversy]
2. This is Letitia (also as Lettecia) Lanham unmarried daughter of Hazariah and Bathsheba Lanham.
3. This is Adam Constantine Walden (born June 1861 in Russia- 1900 Census), who was a sailor in the United States Navy. This family appears as boarders in the 1900 census of Washington. In addition to Louise Walden, born September 1865 and married for seven years, there is daughter Dora Walden born June 1893 in the District of Columbia. Adam Constantine Walden served in the USN during World War One (Maryland in the World War). The dates do not match Louise Virginia Lanham, daughter of John W. Lanham and this is either another census error or we are dealing with two persons. (There is more to this, but rather than presenting even more conflicting data, I will cut myself off here.)