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                                         Descendants of

       John WASHINGTON, of Surry County

* Our Lanier Family is descended from John Washington through Elizabeth Washington, who married Sampson Lanier, Sr. in Surry County, Virginia. This Washington Family is descended from the Washington's of Sulgrave Manor, who descend from William de Wessyngton, of Durham, England. See the Lanier Pages for more information on the rest of John's descendants.   

1-John WASHINGTON, of Surry County, son of Richard WASHINGTON and Frances BROWNE, was born in Northampton, England and died about 1661 in Surry County, Virginia.

General Notes: About John Washington, of Surry County, Virginia, from Louise Ingersoll's book, "LANIER":

 John Washington arrived in Surry County, Virginia, some time before September 1658. He was not transported, but paid his own passage, thereby depriving researchers of a record.

On September 15, 1658, a Marriage Contract was made between himself and the widow Mary "Fford", making provisions for Mary's son Thomas Blunt, son of first husband, Richard Blunt (Surry Co., Va. Book 1645-1672, f. 126)

 John and Mary Washington had one son Richard, who was "of full age 5 September 1681", showing that he was born on, or before 5 September 1660. (Surry C. O. B. 1671-90, p348)

It has been thought for years that John Washington of Surry County was the son of Sir John Washington of Thropstone, Northamptonshire, but a more thorough study of the family wills showed that the crucial point was in the will of Dame Margaret Sandys, 11 October 1673 (Dycer 118, P. C. C.) printed by Waters in the New England Historical Register 1889. Margaret Sandys was the sister of Sir John, Sir William, the Rev. Lawrence Washington , and five other brothers.

 Sir Willliam died 1643, leaving an only daughter Elizabeth, and no sons. Dame Sandys' will says, "I give to my nephew John Washington , my dear eldest brother;'s son, Twenty pounds".

In one sentence she shows that Sir John must be older than Sir William, who had no son living, and that Sir John's son was alive to receive the twenty pounds in 1673. Therefore Sir John's son John did not die in Virginia in 1660, as did John Washington of Surry County, whose widow married fourth, before 1661, Henry Briggs.

 It can be accepted that John Washington of Surry could be the son of Richard, the younger brother of Sir John. No records have been found to connect John of Surry to this family, but it can be theorized that since John Washington named his son Richard, that John himself may have been son of Richard, the younger brother of Sir John.

Richard Washington was a freeman of the Clothworkers' Company of London. Their record shows that on the "7th July 1614 Richard Washington , son of Lawrence Washington of Wickammond Co., Northanmptonshire Gent (appreticed) to Richard Brent.

This Richard Washington was born about 1598, and was married at St. Martin-in-the-Fields 27 April 1627, to Frances Browne. They had a duaghter Amy baptized 21 October 1628, and a son John baptized 14 March 1631-2. Richard, the father, died and was buried 8 January 1641-2; Frances, his widow, married second 17 January 1642-3 Ralph Hall.

The will of Ralph Hall, dated 30 July 1658 (Nabbs 186) P. C. C.) named his wife Frances and left several legacies to "Mrs. Amy Washington , my wife's daughter". John was not mentioned.

No marriage has been found for Frances Washington -Hall or for Amy Washington or a will for either one; nor a will for Richard Washington or guardianship for his very young children.

 Richard Washington, the son of John Washington of Surry County, Virginia, was born 5 September 1660. He married 1682 Elizabeth Jordan, the daughter of Arthur Jordan and Elizabeth Bavin, widow of Richard Bavin. The Marriage Contract of Arthur Jordan and Elizabeth Bavin was dated 22 April 1654, in which he provides for her in a very generous way. The Jordan family were early settlers of Virginia and were important men in the Colony, holding many high offices.

Children of Richard and Elizabeth Washington:

John married Mary FLOOD, daughter of John FLOOD, Colonel and Margaret, in 1658 in Surry County, Virginia. Mary was born about 1635. They had one son: Richard.

2-Richard WASHINGTON, Sr. was born about 1660 in Surry County, Virginia and died in Nov 1724 in Surry County, Virginia about age 64.

Richard married Elizabeth JORDAN, daughter of Arthur JORDAN and Elizabeth BAVIN, in 1682 in Surry County, Virginia. Elizabeth was born in 1663 in Surry, Virginia and died in 1735 at age 72. They had two children: Elizabeth and Priscilla.

3-Elizabeth WASHINGTON was born in 1689 in Surry, Virginia.

Research Notes: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Elizabeth Washington

Name:Elizabeth Washington Gender:female Spouse Name:Sampson Lanier Spouse Birth Place:VA Number Pages:1

 U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Elizabeth Washington

Name:Elizabeth Washington Gender:female Spouse Name:Sampson Lanier Spouse Birth

Place:VA Spouse Birth Year:1682 Marriage Year:1706 Number Pages:11

Elizabeth married Sampson LANIER, Sr., son of John LANIER, Jr. and Katherine SAMPSON, in 1706 in Surry, Virginia. Sampson was born in 1682 in Charles City, Virginia and died after Jan 1742 in Brunswick, Virginia. They had seven children: Thomas, Arthur, Sampson, Richard, Lemuel, Elizabeth, and James.

Marriage Notes: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Sampson Lanier

Name:Sampson Lanier Gender:male Birth Place:VA Birth Year:1682 Spouse

Name:Elizabeth Washington Marriage Year:1706 Number Pages:11

U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Sampson Lanier

Name:Sampson Lanier Gender:male  Birth Place:VA  Spouse

Name:Elizabeth Washington Number Pages:1

 4-Thomas LANIER was born in Surry, Virginia and died after Aug 1745 in Brunswick, Virginia.

Thomas married Anne MACLIN, daughter of William MACLIN, Sr. and Katherine BREWER, before 1735 in Virginia. Anne was born on an unknown date. They had four children: Jacob, William, Drury, and Benjamin.

5-Jacob LANIER.

5-William LANIER.

5-Drury LANIER.

5-Benjamin LANIER.

4-Arthur LANIER was born on an unknown date in Surry, Virginia and died before 1743.

4-Sampson LANIER, Jr. was born in Surry, Virginia and died in 1757 in Brunswick, Virginia.

Sampson married Elizabeth CHAMBERLAIN, daughter of Samuel CHAMBERLAIN and Unknown, in 1739 in Brunswick, Virginia. They had eight children: Burwell, Buckner, Rebecca, Winnifred, Martha, Anne, Agnes, and Lewis.

Marriage Notes: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900 about Sampson Lanier

Name:Sampson Lanier Gender:male Spouse Name:Elizabeth Chamberlin Number Pages:1

5-Burwell LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Buckner LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Rebecca LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Winnifred LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Martha LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Anne LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Agnes LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

5-Lewis LANIER was born in Brunswick, Virginia.

4-Richard LANIER was born in Surry, Virginia.

Richard married Lucy BRIGGS, daughter of Samuel BRIGGS and Mary BAILEY, before 1743 in Surry, Virginia. Lucy was born on an unknown date.

4-Lemuel LANIER was born in Surry, Virginia.

4-Elizabeth LANIER was born after 1723 in Surry, Virginia.

 Elizabeth married John BURCH before 1743 in Brunswick, Virginia. John was born on an unknown date.

Elizabeth next married Thomas CRAFT before 1753 in Brunswick, Virginia. Thomas was born on an unknown date.

4-James LANIER was born on 11 Nov 1724 in Virginia and died about 1786 in Virginia about age 62.

James married Mary COOKE before 1747 in Virginia. Mary was born in Virginia and died about 1774 in Virginia. They had ten children: Henry, Nathaniel, Lydia, Abbie, James, Cynthia, Isom, Mary, Lucretia, and Sampson.

5-Henry LANIER was born in 1747 in Virginia.

5-Nathaniel LANIER was born on 15 Nov 1749 and died after 1793 in North Carolina.

Research Notes: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890 about Nathaniel Lanier

Name:Nathaniel Lanier State:NC County:Pitt County Township:No Township Listed Year:1775 Database:NC Early Census Index

 North Carolina Census, 1790-1890 about Nathaniel Lanier

Name:Nathaniel Lanier State:NC County:Wilkes County Township:Morrow District Year:1793 Record Type:Tax List Page:308 Database:NC Early Census Index

Nathaniel married someone. They had one son: James.

6-James LANIER was born about 1785 in North Carolina and died after 1850 in Georgia.

Research Notes: U.S. Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914 about James Lanier

Name:James Lanier Birthyear:abt 1789 Birthplace:North Carolina, United States Enlistment Date:29 May 1813 Enlistment Age:24

"#1135, Lanier, James, Pvt, 10 U.S.I., Capt. Robert Mitchell, Height - 6 feet 1/2 inch, Eyes - Hazel, Hair - Dark, Complexion - Dark, Age - 24, Occupation - Carpenter, Anson, North Carolina, Enlisted May 29 or June 9, 1813, Wadesboro, by Lt. Duphrey, Period - D. War, Remarks - M. R. Capt. Cloud's Co. April 30 / 14 1/ present(?), D. R. dated Feb. 16, and I. R. Buffalo, Feb. 28 and April 13 / 15, present. Discharged at Buffalo, May 31 / 15, Term expired. See Pension case."

1850 United States Federal Census about James Lanier

Name:James Lanier Age:65 Estimated Birth Year:abt 1785 Birth Place:North Carolina Gender:Male Home in 1850(City,County,State):Division 59, Meriwether, GeorgiaHousehold Members: Name AgeMartha A L Bryant 4 Nancy C Bryant 31 William Bryant 2 James Lanier 65 John H Lanier 15 Polly G Lanier 57 Seretha A Lanier 18

James married Polly SMITH about 1809. Polly was born about 1793 in North Carolina. They had three children: Cynthia A., John Henry, and Nancy C..

                
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