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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• SALLIE LANHAM mention January 23, 1802
  Daughter of Charity Lanham (wife of Solomon Lanham) also mentioned siblings named Sarah, Walter, Josias and Rezen.
  Prince George's Co. Will, TT(1): 495 Probated: January 23, 1802 (Source 20)
  
  
• SALLY LANHAM took license March 7, 1801
  To marry Benedict Barnes
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SALLY LANHAM married January 10, 1808
  To William Munford
  Christ Church, Washington, District of Columbia (Source 10)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention September 1, 1768
  Leased Fife 100 acres for 12 years from Joshua Beall for 100 pounds of tobacco Prince George's Co., Maryland Land Records September 1, 1768 Liber: BB2 Folio: 303. (Source 38)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention July 2, 1774
  Husband of Charity and father of Thomas Lanham born July 2, 1774 (Source 7)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention April 6, 1776
  Husband of Charity and father of John Lanham born April 6, 1776 (Source 7)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Samuel Lanham, age 30, Charity Lanham, 31
  Other males age 13, 9 and 1.Other female age 14.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention May 1777
  Appointed as Constable for Oxen Hundred
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Court Records (Source 32)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention February 28, 1778
  Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity required by the General Assembly of Maryland of all males 18 and older
  Prince George's County, Maryland
  Maryland Archives: Oath of Fidelity (Source 71)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention March 20, 1791
  Household of Samuel Lanham
  Males: two 16 and up, two under 16
  Females: two
  Slaves: three
  1790 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland
  Submitted: March 20, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM (Abreviated as Saml.) buried August 11, 1799
  Prince George's Parish, Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 8)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM (as Lannum) mention 1800
  Household of Samuel Lannum
  Males: one over 44,
  Females: one over 44
  Slave: six
  1800 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 470 (214) (Source 52)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Under 21 years-of-age.
  Son of Stephen Lanham,deceased and brother of Archibald, Jemimah, Thomas, Stephen, Leah, Mary Ann, Walter, Sarah, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2:90 Made: June 25, 1806 Probated: September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• SAMUEL LANHAM, deceased mention May 16, 1814
  Husband of Charity Lanham, deceased
  Virlinda Lanham, widow of John Lanham (only child of Samuel) renounces administration and in favor of Archibald Van Horn
  Children of Virlinda Lanham are John Westley Lanham and Elizabeth Eliza Lanham.
  Charity Lanham, dec. in debt to Solomon Davis, adminstrator of estate of Samuel Lanham
  Prince George's Co. 1810A File dated May 16, 1814(Source 24)
  
  
• SAMUEL W. T. LANHAM mention 1890
  Member of Congress living at 1136 12th Street Northwest, District of Columbia
  [Note: Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham (1846-1908) was born in South Carolina.] (Source 91)
  
  
• SANDY LANHAM mention August 5, 1870
  Household of Wm. S. Offutt, age 50, born Maryland, White Male, Farmer
  Sandy Lanham, age 30, born Virginia, Black Male, Farm Laborer
  Maria Lanham, age 40, born Virginia, Black Female, Domestic
  1870 United States Census, Brighton, Fourth District, Montgomery County, Maryland, page 64 (Source 58)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention April 10, 1724
  Wife of Thomas and mother of Ellinor Lanham born April 10, 1724 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention May 28, 1726
  Wife of Thomas and mother of Stephen Lanham born May 28, 1726 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention July 3, 1728
  Wife of Thomas and mother of Mary Lanham born July 3, 1728 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM (NOTE 1) born May 9, 1735
  Daughter of William and Alice Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM (NOTE 1) born May 10, 1739
  Daughter of Edward Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention October 18, 1754
  Wife of Benjamin and mother of Joseph Lanham born October 18, 1754 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM born April 8, 1755
  Daughter of Shardrach and Sarah Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM born July 24, 1755
  Daughter of James and Elinor Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention June 20, 1770 (?)
  Wife of Shadrick and mother of Elisabeth Lanham born June 20, 1770 (?) (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention May 28, 1761
  Wife of Shadrick and mother of Henry Lanham born or baptized May 28, 1761 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM married March 1, 1762
  To William Jones
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention April 13, 1763
  Wife of Shedrick and mother of Mary Ann Lanham born April 13, 1763 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention December 9, 1762
  Daughter of Edward and sibling of Josiah (NOTE: see Josias) , Bersheba, , Mildred, Asonah, Edward, Susannah, Rachel, Mary Lanham and aunt of Solomon (son of Josiah), George (son of Josiah) and Sarah Bias Wilder Lanham (younger than 16).
  Prince George's County Wills, Box 34 Folder 197 made December 9, 1762 Probated May 19, 1766 (Source 20)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention March 16, 1766
  Wife of Shedrick and mother of Thomas Lanham baptized March 16, 1766 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM, widow, mention November 26, 1766
  Bought Hunter's Field 144 acres from Henry Rozer for 5 Shillings. Sarah Lanham was living on the land at the time of the purchase.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: March 25, 1767 Recorded: March 27, 1767 Liber: BB2 Folio: 6. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention September 4, 1768
  Wife of Shedrick and mother of Tabitha Lanham baptized September 4, 1768 (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM (NOTE: 2) mention May 20, 1769
  Elias Lanham, Sarah Lanham and Allen Lanham 10 Shillings to Solomon Peters for supersedeas on debt. Maryland Land Records (supersedeas) Made: May 20, 1769 Recorded: June 27, 1769 Liber: BB(2) Folio: 432. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Sarah Lanham, age 41
  Other male ages, 6 and other females ages 17 and 6.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Also see Nathan and Shadrick Lanham listing.
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 65)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mentioned October 13, 1778
  Sister of Henry Lanham, deceased and also of Josias Lanham, Robert Lanham, Edward Lanham, Mary Martin, Susana Achason, Racheal Bryan, Mildred Dickison, and Barshebah Lanham
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Administration Accounts ST(1):24 (Source 23)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention June 12, 1779
  Sarah Lanham transfers Hunter's Field 50 acres to her son Azariah Lanham (Note: Hazariah Lanham)
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed ) Made: June 12, 1779 Recorded: June 16, 1779 Liber: CC2 Folio: 632. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention June 12, 1779
  Sold Hunter Field 94 acres to her daughter Charity Lanham, wife of Solomon Lanham.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: June 12, 1779 Recorded: August 10, 1779 Liber: CC2 Folio: 645. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention May 19, 1783
  Sarah, widow of Notley, leased Pleasant Hills 10 acres to Jeremiah Lanham, a tailor. Witnessed by Nathan Lanham.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Lease) Made: May 19, 1783 Recorded: July 22, 1783 Liber: CC2 Folio: 645. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mentioned August 10, 1790
  Moses Lanham to testify regarding sanity of Sarah Lanham, administrix of the estate of Notley Lanham, deceased
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Guardianship Bonds II:238 (Source 25)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention April 28, 1791
  Household of Sarah Lanham
  Males: one under 16
  Females: one
  Charles County, Maryland
  1790 United States Census, Charles County, Maryland
  Submitted: April 28, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mentioned January 23, 1802
  Daughter of Charity Lanham (wife of Solomon Lanham) also mentioned siblings named Sallie, Walter, Josias and Rezen
  Prince George's Co. Will TT(1): 495 probated January 23, 1802(Source 20)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Daughter of Stephen Lanham,deceased and sister of Archibald, Jemimah, Thomas, Stephen, Leah, Mary Ann, Walter, Samuel, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2:90 Made: June 25, 1806 Probated: September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM took license January 2, 1808
  To marry Alexander Mockbee
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM took license June 24, 1809
  To marry William Bryan
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM took license April 14, 1816
  To marry John Ekton
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SARAH LANHAM mention 1890
  Living in Anacostia, District of Columbia (Source 91)
  
  
• SARAH ANN LANHAM took license January 18, 1780
  To marry Basil Green
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SARAH BIAS WILDER LANHAM mention December 9, 1762
  Granddaughter of Edward and neice of Josiah (NOTE: see Josias) , Bersheba, , Mildred, Asonah, Edward, Susannah, Rachel, Sarah Lanham and cousin? of Solomon (son of Josiah), George (son of Josiah)
  Prince George's County Wills, Box 34 Folder 197 made December 9, 1762 Probated May 19, 1766 (Source 20)
  
  
• SARAH LEE LANHAM took license December 22, 1800
  To marry James Swann King
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SARAH LECREASE LANHAM mention August 11, 1796
  (Note: see Sarah Lecresa Lanham)
  Bersheba Lanham gives daughter Sarah Lecrease Lanham a slave
  (Note: see Sarah Lanham born August 14, 1781.)
  Bersheba is the widow of Hezehiah Lanham
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed of Gift) Made: August 11, 1796 Recorded: Spetember 6, 1796 Liber: JRM4 Folio: 583. (Source 38)
  
  
• SARAH LEORESA LANHAM born August 8, 1781
  Daughter of Hezekiah and Bersheba Lanham (Note: see Sarah Leorease Lanham)
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SARAH M. LANHAM
  1856-1939
  Grave St. Barnabas Church, Oxonhill, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 16)
  
  
• SARG. LANNUM (Note: likely Sergeant) mention 1820
  Household of Sarg. Lannum
  Males: three over 44, thirteen 16-25 (NOTE: 3)
  1820 United States Census, First Ward, City of Washington, District of Columbia, page 143A (210) (Source 54)
  
  
• SENCA ANN WILDER LANHAM born December 16, 1795
  Daughter of Moses and Elizabeth Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SHADRACH LANHAM- also see Shadrick, Shedrick
  
  
• SHADRACH LANHAM mention April 8, 1755
  Husband of Sarah and father of Sarah Lanham born April 8, 1755 (Source 7)
  
  
• SHADRACK LANHAM mention April 22, 1791
  Household of Shadrack Lanham
  Males: two 16 and up, two under 16
  Females: three
  1790 United States Census, Montgomery County, Maryland
  Submitted: April 22, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• SHADRICK LANHAM mention May 28, 1761
  Husband of Sarah and father of Henry Lanham born or baptized May 28, 1761 (Source 7)
  
  
• SHADRICK LANHAM mention June 20, 1770?
  Husband of Sarah and father of Elisabeth Lanham born June 20, 1770? (Source 7)
  
  
• SHADRICK LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of Shadrick Lanham, age 47
  Sarah Lanham, age 35, other males ages, 17, 15, 13, 10, and other females age 19, 16, 12 7, 4 and 2.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• SHADRICK LANHAM mention February 28, 1778
  Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity required by the General Assembly of Maryland of all males 18 and older
  Prince George's County, Maryland
  Maryland Archives: Oath of Fidelity Box 4, Folder 19 (Source 71)
  
  
• SHEDRICK LANHAM- also see Shadrack, Shadrick Note on Spelling
  
  
• SHEDRICK LANHAM mention April 13 1763
  Husband of Sarah and father of Mary Ann Lanham born April 13 1763(Source 7)
  
  
• SHEDRICK LANHAM mention March 16, 1766
  Husband of Sarah and father of Thomas Lanham born March 16, 1766(Source 7)
  
  
• SHEDRICK LANHAM mention September 4, 1768
  Husband of Sarah and father of Tabitha Lanham baptized September 4, 1768 (Source 7)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention January 2, 1753/4
  Son of Josias and Mary Lanham born
  January 2, 1753 or January 2, 1754 (twice recorded) King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention December 9, 1762
  Grandson of Edward and son of Josiah (NOTE: see Josias) nephew of Bersheba, Susannah, Mildred, Asonah, Edward, Mary, Rachel, Sarah Lanham and brother of George and cousin? of Sarah Bias Wilder Lanham (younger than 16).
  Prince George's County Wills, Box: 34 Folder: 197 Made: December 9, 1762 Probated: May 19, 1766 (Source 20)
  
  
• SOLOMON 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)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM took license January 14, 1778
  To marry Charity Lanham
  [Note: Charity appears to have been the daughter of John Lanham III and his second wife Sarah.]
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention February 27, 1778
  Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity required by the General Assembly of Maryland of all males 18 and older
  Prince George's County, Maryland
  Maryland Archives: Oath of Fidelity (Source 71)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention June 12, 1779
  Sarah sold Hunter Field 94 acres to her daughter Charity Lanham, wife of Solomon Lanham.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: June 12, 1779 Recorded: August 10, 1779 Liber: CC2 Folio: 645. (Source 38)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention August 10, 1779
  Records his mark for cattle and hogs
  It appears that this was done the same day as the deed for Hunter Field was recorded. (NOTE: During the period animals were grazed on open land and often strayed. Establishing a mark was important in proving ownership.)
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records Recorded: August 10, 1779 Liber: CC2 Folio: 645. (Source 38)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention November 23, 1779
  Appointed Overseer of Roads Middle Part of Piscataway Hundred
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Court Records (Source 32)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention May 4, 178?
  Husband of Charity and father of Josias Wilder Lanham born May 4, 178? (Source 7)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention March 20, 1791
  Household of Solomon Lanham
  Males: one 16 and up, three under 16
  Females: four
  Slaves: five
  1790 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland
  Submitted: March 20, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM (as Lannum) mention 1800
  Household of Solomon Lannum
  Males: one over 44, one 16-25, two 10-15
  Females: one 26-44, one 16-25, one 10-15
  Slaves: seven [Note: next household is Barsheba Lanham.]
  1800 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 462 (210) (Source 52)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mentioned January 23, 1802
  Husband of Charity Lanham (her Will) and father of Sarah, Sallie, Rezen, Josias and Walter
  Prince George's Co Will TT(1): 495 probated January 23, 1802 (Source 20)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention October 13, 1805
  SOLOMON LANHAM of Prince George's Co. sells a slave to Henry Burch Thorn
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: October 13, 1805 Recorded: October 31, 1806 Liber: JRM12 Folio: 48. (Source 38)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention December 23, 1806
  Solomon Lanham sells a slave to John Lindsay
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: December 23, 1806 Recorded: January 13, 1807 Liber: JRM12 Folio: 141. (Source 38)
  
  
• SOLOMON LANHAM mention April 8, 1809
  Solomon Lanham sells a mare and household goods to Barsheba Lanham [Note: This is often an indication that a person was planning to move.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: April 8, 1809 Recorded: April 12, 1809 Liber: JRM13 Folio: 180. (Source 38)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM born May 28, 1726
  Son of Thomas and Sarah Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM (as LENHAM) mention 1749
  Enrolled 1749 in Captain Samuel Magruder's Co., Prince George's Co. Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention January 18, 1756
  Will of William Beall, Sr. conveys part of a tract of land, called William and Elizabeth No relationship is stated.
  Frederick Co. Wills, Liber: A Folio: 89 Made: January 18, 1756 Probated: March 30, 1756. (Source 20)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM born 1760
  Stephen Lanham was born 1760 in Prince George's Co., Maryland. His brother Thomas Lanham is over two years older and was born in the same place. Stephen gave a statement June 4, 1836 and was living in Madison Co., Kentucky.
  Revolutionary War Pension File of Thomas Lanham
  S 30,534 Certificate 30,902 issued December 10, 1836 (Source 82)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention 1777
  Household of Three Taxables (Free Males over 16 and Slaves, Lower Newfoundland Hundred, Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 72)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention August, 29 1777
  Mustered August, 29 1777, 7^th Company, Lower Battalion, Montgomery Co., Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  STEPHEN LANHAM mention 1778
  Montgomery County, Maryland
  Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity required by the General Assembly of Maryland of all males 18 and older
  Maryland Archives: Oath of Fidelity (Source 71)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM took license October 4, 1779
  To marry Eleanor Selbey
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention August 3, 1789
  Archibald Lanham transfers horses, cattle and household goods to his father Stephen Lanham [Note: This kind of thing often was often done prior to a move.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Sale) Made: August 3, 1789 Recorded: August 19, 1789 Liber: JJ1 Folio: 265. (Source 38)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention July 15, 1780
  Mustered July 15, 1780, 4^th Company, Lower Battalion, Montgomery Co., Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention March 20, 1791
  Household of Stephen Lanham
  Males: one 16 and up, two under 16
  Females: three
  1790 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland
  Submitted: March 20, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention April 22, 1791
  Household of Stephen Lanham
  Males: one 16 and up
  Females: one
  Slave: one
  1790 United States Census, Montgomery County, Maryland
  Submitted: April 22, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention December 23, 1794
  Stephen Lanham sells Mizpah 41 1/2 acres to Andrew Scholfield
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: December 23, 1794 Recorded: February 17, 1795 Liber: JRM3 Folio: 352. (Source 38)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention 1800
  Household of Stephen Lanham
  Males: one over 44, one 26-44, two under 10
  Females: one 26-44, one under 10
  Slave: one
  1800 United States Census, Montgomery County, Maryland, District 4, page 71 (178) (Source 52)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention July 15, 1806
  Stephen Lanham of Montgomery Co. sells Mizpah 14 3/4 acres to John R. Bussard and Daniel Renner of District of Columbia
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: July 15, 1806 Liber: JRM11 Folio: 492. (Source 38)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM deceased prior to September 9, 1806
  Husband of Susannah and father of Archibald, Sarah, Jemimah, Thomas, Stephen, Leah, Mary Ann, Walter, Samuel, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2:90 Written June 25, 1806 Probated September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Son of Stephen Lanham,deceased and brother of Archibald, Jemimah, Thomas, Samuel, Leah, Mary Ann, Walter, Sarah, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2:90 Written June 25, 1806 Probated September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM (as Lanahan) mention September 17, 1850
  Household of M. Lanahan, age 45, born Maryland, White Female
  B. Lanahan, age 24, born Maryland, White Female
  Harriet Lanahan, age 24, born Maryland, White Female
  Thomas Lanahan, age 10, born Maryland, White Male
  Stephen Lanahan, age 9, born Maryland, White Male
  Grafton Lanahan, age 7, born Maryland, White Male (NOTE: 4)
  1850 United States Census, First District, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, page 592 (Source 57)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  The location of the home and blacksmith shop of Stephen D. Lanham on the 1861 Martenet's Map of Prince George's Co., Maryland
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention August 28, 1860
  Household of Stephen Lanham, age 25, born Maryland, White Male Blacksmith
  Mary E. Lanham, age 20, born Maryland, White Female
  Mary Lanham, age 2, born Maryland, White Female
  William Lanham, age 1, born Maryland, White Male
  Grafton Lanham, age 22, born Maryland, White Male Blacksmith
  1860 United States Census, Buenavista, 7th District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 116 (Source 58)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention 1863
  Lanham, Stephen age 33 Blacksmith Married (lined through with notation) "Exempted by Election of Widowed Mother"
  1863 Draft Registration Record: 5th Congressional District, 7th Election District, Prince George's Co., Maryland III:303 (Source 88)
  
  
• STEPHEN LANHAM mention September 9, 1870
  Household of Stephen Lanham, age 34, born Maryland, White Male Blacksmith
  Mary E. Lanham, age 32, born Maryland, White Female
  Mary Lanham, age 2, born Maryland, White Female
  Wm. B. Lanham, age 11, born Maryland, White Male
  Jas. W. Lanham, age 9, born Maryland, White Male
  Nickolas Lanham, age 7, born Maryland, White Male
  Edward Lanham, age 5, born Maryland, White Male
  John T. Lanham, age 3, born Maryland, White Male
  Stephen Lanham, age 1, born Maryland, White Male
  Elitha Lanham, age 65, born Maryland, White Female (Note: see Aleatha Hardesty Lanham, widow of Benjamin Lanham)
  1870 United States Census, Buenavista, Queen Ann District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 45 (216) (Source 58)
  
  
• STEPHEN CLARENCE LANHAM born March 19, 1869
  Son of Stephen Decatur and Mary Ellen Lanham (Source 12)
  
  
• STEPHEN CLARENCE LANHAM mention August 8, 1895
  Husband of Margaret (nee Balwin) Lanham and father of Stephen Clifford born August 8, 1895 (Source 11)
  
  
• STEPHEN CLIFFORD LANHAM born August 8, 1895
  Son of Stephen Clarence and Margaret (nee Baldwin) Lanham
  Ascension Catholic Church, Bowie, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 11)
  
  
• STEPHEN CLIFFORD LANHAM married September 29, 1915
  To Helen L. Brady (NOTE: 5)
  Ascension Catholic Church, Bowie, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 11)
  
  
• STEPHEN D. LANHAM mention October 6, 1851
  Stephen D. Lanham, an orphan age 17 on March 1, 1851, with consent of his mother, is apprenticed to Michael McDermott to learn coach blacksmithing. [Note: This is a son of Benjamin Lanham.]
  District of Columbia Court Indenture of Apprenticeship, Volume: VI Page: 109 Made: October 6, 1851 Recorded: October 8, 1851. (Source 69)
  
  
• STEPHEN D. LANHAM mention 1864
  Paid tax of $1 on a One Horse Carriage valued at $75
  1864 IRS Tax Assessment
  Collington Post Office, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 80)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM took license January 25, 1856
  To marry Mary Ellen Henry
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM married January 27, 1856
  To Mary Ellen Henry
  Holy Trinity Church, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1858
  Husband of M. Anne (NOTE: 6) and father of Mary Florence (NOTE: 7)
  1858 (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1859
  Father of William Edward 1859 (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1862
  Husband of M. E. "(nee Henry)" and father of James Winfield 1862 (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1863
  Father of Nicholas 1863 (NOTE: 8) (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1865
  Father of Edward 1865 (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM (abreviated as S. D.) mention 1866
  Father of John Thomas 1866 (Source 9)
  
  
• STEPHEN DECATUR LANHAM buried April 26, 1871
  Holy Trinity Church, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 9)
  
  
• SUSANA LANHAM born May 7, 1731
  Daughter of Edward Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• SUSANE LANHAM mention May 10, 1739
  Wife of Josias and mother of Rachel Lanham born May 10, 1739 (Source 7)
  
  
• SUSANA LANHAM mentioned October 13, 1778
  Married (unknown first name) Achason
  Sister of Henry Lanham, deceased and also of Josias Lanham, Robert Lanham, Edward Lanham, Mary Martin, Sarah Lanham, Racheal Bryan, Mildred Dickison, and Barshebah Lanham
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Administration Accounts ST(1):24 (Source 23)
  
  
• SUSANAH LANHAM mentioned March 27, 1735
  Daughter of Josias Lanham, deceased, granddaughter of Barbara (nee Ringgold) Lanham and sister of Barbara (nee Lanham) Smith.
  Request for resurvey of tract Huntingfield in Kent Co., Maryland that is suspected to have error in original survey.
  Provence of Maryland Land Office Warrents March 27, 1735 Liber: EE Folio: 500 (Source 35)
  
  
• SUSANNA LANHAM mention August 31, 1794
  Wife of John and mother of Elizabeth Lanham born August 31, 1794 (Source 7)
  
  
• SUSANNA LANHAM, widow of John Lanham, mention September 1838
  John Lanham age 45 or over states that his mother, Susanna Lanham, widow of Revolutionary War Veteran John Lanham and mother of Elizabeth, wife of Robert Bier, died about the 15th May 1837.
  Revolutionary War Pension File S 25073, National Archives (Source 82)
  
  
• SUSANNA P. LANHAM took license February 28, 1827
  (Note: see Susannah P. Lanham 1895 below.)
  To marry Willian Bryan
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SUSANNAH LANHAM mention December 9, 1762
  (NOTE: see Susana Lanham above)
  Daughter of Edward and sibling of Josiah (NOTE: see Josias) , Bersheba, , Mildred, Asonah, Edward, Mary, Rachel, Sarah Lanham and aunt of Solomon (son of Josiah), George (son of Josiah) and Sarah Bias Wilder Lanham (younger than 16).
  Prince George's County Wills, Box: 34 Folder: 197 Made: December 9, 1762 Probated: May 19, 1766 (Source 20)
  
  
• SUSANNAH LANHAM took license April 13, 1790
  To marry Hugh McShery
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• SUSANNAH LANHAM mention June 19, 1797
  (Note: see Susannah Page, Widow of Edward c.1731-1791)
  Deceased prior to July 28, 1797
  Mother of George Horatio Lanham, Massey Ann Cretin and Elizabeth Smith and grandmother of Cassandra Humphrys (NOTE: 9). Bequest made to Joseph Eden Priest. John Cretin of Harford County, Maryland and Robert Smith of Montgomery to be executors.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L1:376 Made: June 19, 1797 Probated: July 28, 1797 (Source 27)
  
  
• SUSANNAH LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Widow of Stephen Lanham,deceased and mother or step-mother of Archibald, Sarah, Jemimah, Thomas, Stephen, Leah, Mary Ann, Walter, Samuel, Margaret and Ruth Lanham. The last four likely her children.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2:90 Made: June 25, 1806 Probated: September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• SUSANNAH P. (nee LANHAM) BRYAN died July 20, 1895
  (NOTE: Daughter of George Horatio Lanham)
  She married William Bryan on April 17, 1827 in Prince George's Co., Maryland. He served as a private in Captain Samuel Coe's company Prince George's Co. Militia. He died June 18, 1853 in Prince George's Co. She was living in Prince George's Co. in 1852 and 1853 and in 1878 in Robeystown.
  Bounty Land and Pension Application, Pension W.O. No. 27386, W.C. 10662, Bounty Land Application: 1850 40 acres No. 77748, Application: 1855 120 acres No. 69121(Source 67)
  
  
• SUSANNAH PAGE (nee LANHAM) BRYAN mention August 9, 1895
  She died July 20, 1895 "87th year of her age" at the residence of her son-in-law Walter P. Griffin and was the widow of William Bryan
  Obituary: Prince George's Enquirer, Upper Marlboro, Maryland (Source 68)
  
  

1. The name Sarah Lanham born May 9, 1735 appears twice in the same basic entry in the parish record. The original text begins recording a series of children born to William and Alice Lanham, but then (after John, son of William) an entry mentioning John, son of Edward (no wife named) intrudes. Most of those transcribing the document have interpreted the children following the intrusion to have been additional children of Edward Lanham. Sarah appears twice among the various births, once before and once after the intrusion with the exact same birth date. It is difficult to know if this is an error or that both William and Edward Lanham happened to have a Sarah born the same day. William and Edward were closely associated with each other. They jointly patented the tract of land Lannums Delight in 1725. Sarah Lanham may be the widow of John Lanham, III.
2. This unusual household appears to be a military unit with the senior noncommissioned officer as Sergeant Lannum. That would explain the large number of males all the same age and no females. The next name is "Colonel Lavall." Retired Colonel Jacint Laval (c.1762-1822) served as a military storekeeper and may be the Colonel Lavall of the census. As a military storekeeper he would have been associated with a military post. I do not know who Sergeant Lannum might have been.
3. Usually, I would not consider the surname Lanahan a variation of Lanham or list it in this site. I am making an exception here because this appears to be the children of the late Benjamin Lanham and I believe the census taker took Lanham to be Lanahan. (This is not unusual when I see how my own name is misspelled.) The only problem is that Benjamin's widow was Lethe or Eletha and the head of this household is "M. Lanahan." B. Lanahan has the correct age for daughter, Bennetta. Stephen is correct for Stephen Decatur Lanham and the unusual name Grafton Lanahan corresponds to Grafton T. Lanham. Otherwise, these persons would all missing from the 1850 census. I should add the author descends from Stephen D. Lanham.
4. Another source gives the year as 1911. (P.G. Co. Genealogical Society Bulletin, December 1980, page 41
5. She generally appears as Mary Ellen (nee Henry) Lanham.
6. She generally appears as Mary Ellen Lanham.
7. This may be a daughter of Mary Lanham, who predeceased Susannah.