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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• GENEVA 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)
  
  
• GENEVA A. LANHAM took license September 17, 1873
  To marry Humphrey Beckett
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• GENEVA AUGUSTA LANHAM born February 13, 1849
  (Note: Daughter of Trueman Lanham and Mary Ellen Tucker
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Source 11)
  
  
• GENEVE LANHAM mention July 21, 1860
  [Note: This is Geneva Lanham, daughter of Trueman Lanham.]
  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)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM baptized February 7, 1762
  Son of Ely Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE 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 Solomon 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)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention February 26, 1778
  Subscribes to the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity required by the General Assembly of Maryland of all males 18 and older, (Source 71)
  
  
• GEORGE (appears as GEO.) LANHAM took license February 23, 1781
  To marry Ann Jarmain
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention June 23, 1787
  Husband of Ann and father of Calmore Lanham born June 23, 1787 (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention November 8, 1788
  George Lanham gives Eleazor Lanham a power of attorney to settle business should he leave the state.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (POA) Made: November 8, 1789 Recorded: November 20, 1789 Liber: HH2 Folio: 545. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention March 20, 1791
  Household of George Lanham of Jo. [Note: George Lanham, son of Josias Lanham.]
  Males: one 16 and up, two under 16
  Females: four
  Slaves: one
  1790 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland
  Submitted: March 20, 1791 (Source 51)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM buried July 18, 1793
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM died about July 1793.
  His will mentions land for Charles D. Robinson, and schooling for Elie Allen, William Allen, John Allen, Ann Allen, Elizabeth Allen, (NOTE:1) Barbary Locker, Amelia Locker, Matilda Lindsey and Susanna Lindsay. No mention of the exact relationship to these individuals. John Fraser (NOTE:2) and Elie Lanham (NOTE:3) were executors.
  Prince George's County Wills, TT(1):333 Made: January 3, 1793 Probated: July 30, 1793(Source 20)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM took license January 27, 1818
  To marry Barbara Dixon
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention November 1, 1819
  Father of Henly Lanham born November 1, 1819 (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention October 20, 1820
  Household of George Lanham
  Males: one 16-25 (engaged in commerce)
  Females: one 10-16
  All Other Persons except Indians not Taxed: one
  Subscribed: October 20, 1820
  1820 United States Census, Town of Piscataway Prince George's County, Maryland, page 88 (232) (Source 54)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention April 14, 1821
  Horatio Moore sells various household items and animals to George Lanham.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: April 14, 1821 Recorded: May 1, 1821 Liber: AB1 Folio: 530. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention September 14, 1821
  George Lanham of Prince George's County submits an insolvency petition before the Prince George's County Court. Edward Dixon submits a statement that he is acquainted with George Lanham and the name Henly W. Lanham appears among the creditors. [Note: Edward Dixon narried Elizabeth Lanham in 1818.] George signed with an "X." [Note: This must be the George Lanham who married Barbara Dixon in 1818.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Court Minutes April 1822 Term (Source 34)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention September 15, 1860
  Household of Henson Lanham, age 50, born Maryland, White Male, Planter
  Eliza Lanham, age 45, born Maryland, White Female
  John Lanham, age 23, born Maryland, White Mmale
  James Lanham, age 20, born Maryland, White Male
  Emily Lanham, age 15, born Maryland, White Female
  Marion Lanham, age 13, born Maryland, White Female
  George Lanham, age 10, born Maryland, White Male
  Eliza Lanham, age 8, born Maryland, White Female
  Alfred Lanham, age 6, born Maryland, White Male
  Columbus Lanham, age 6, born Maryland, White Male
  Richard Lanham, age 3, born Maryland, White Male
  1860 United States Census, Surrattsville, Ninth District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 85 (Source 57)
  
  
• GEORGE LANHAM mention 1874
  Husband of ANN and father of Emma Edgar Lanham 1874 (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE EDWARD LANHAM baptized July 11, 1874
  Son of John and Amelia L. Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM- see GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM [Note: The name George H. Lanham appears multiple times in Prince George's Land Records connected with his duties as sheriff. Since these records do not concern land owned by George H. Lanham I will not reproduce them.]
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM (as Lanum) mention 1800
  Household of George H. Lanum
  Males: one over 44, one 16-25, one 10-15, one under 10
  Females: one over 44, two 10-15,
  Slave: Thirty-four
  1800 United States Census, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 460 (209) (Source 52)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention 1820
  Household of George H. Lanham
  Males: one over 44(engaged in agriculture), two 16-25 , one 16-18, two under 10
  Females: one 26-44, one under 10-15, one under 10
  Male Slaves: one over 44, one 26-44, one 14-25, three under 14
  Female Slaves: one over 44, one 26-44, six 14-25, five under 14
  Subscribed: October 20, 1820
  1820 United States Census, Piscataway District, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 88 (226) (Source 54)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention December 26, 1820
  George H. Lanham, Joseph N. Burch and Edward H. Calvert post a bond for George Horatio Lanham to hold the office of sheriff.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bond) Made: December 26, 1820 Liber: AB1 Folio: 459. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention September 14, 1821
  George H. Lanham, Sheriff of Prince George's County, is unable to complete collection due to a scarity of money and would like a delay to complete his collections. [Note: It was George H. Lanham's misfortune to be the sheriff and tax collector for the county during the Depression of 1819-1822.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Petition) Made: September 14, 1821 Liber: AB1 Folio: 605. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention May 17, 1825
  Edward L. Lanham, and George H. Lanham post a bond for Edward L. Lanham to serve as constable of 5th Election District. [Note: George H. Lanham was the father of Edward L. Lanham.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bond) Recorded: May 17, 1825 Liber: AB3 Folio: 591. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention September 6, 1823
  George H. Lanham, Sheriff of Prince George's County 1819-1821 and Tax Collector 1818-1819, is unable to complete collections
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Petition) Made: September 6, 1823 Liber: AB3 Folio: 71. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention March 12, 1825
  George H. Lanham qualifies as Justice of the Peace
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Appoinment) Made: March 12, 1825 Liber: AB3 Folio: 126. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention 1828
  George H. Lanham property tax of 1828
  Slaves: three under 8 (value 72), four 8-13 (value 160), two males 14-45 (value 240), six females 14-35 (value 480), three males over 45 or females over 35 (value 125)
  Plate: 14 ounces
  Other Property: 568
  Piscataway and Hynson Hundreds, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 47)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention July 26, 1833
  George H. Lanham transfers slaves to his grandchildren: Cordelia Matilda Shannon, Simphronia Virgina Shanon, John Horatio Shannon, all children of John Shanon and George's daughter Eleanor.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed of Gift) Made: July 26, 1833 Recorded: July 26, 1833 Liber: AB8 Folio: 8. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE H. LANHAM mention November 4, 1834
  George H. Lanham sells slaves to Edward L. Lanham and William Bryan of Rich.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bill of Sale) Made: November 4, 1834 Recorded: November 14, 1834 Liber: AB9 Folio: 124. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM- also see George H. Lanham and Horatio Lanham (one entry)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention April 23, 1791
  Son of EDWARD (in his will) and brother of Richard Lanham and Mary Humphrey, and uncle of Samuel Clarkson.
  Prince George's County Wills, Liber: T(1) Folio: 303 Made: January 25, 1791 Probated: April 23, 1791 (Source 20)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention July 28, 1797
  Son of Susannah Lanham, deceased (See Susannah Page, widow of Edward c.1731-1791)
  and brother Massey Ann Cretin and Elizabeth Smith and uncle of Cassandra Humphrys. John Cretin of Harford County, Maryland and Robert Smith of Montgomery to be executors of Susannah's estate.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L1:376 Made: June 19, 1797 Probated: July 28, 1797 (Source 27)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention January 16, 1800
  George Horatio Lanham sells Stoney Harbor to Edward Edelen, son of Thomas.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: January 16, 1800 Liber: JRM7 Folio: 572. [See-Horatio Lanham, the name appearing on the deed purchasing the land in 1798. Usually, George Horatio Lanham does not appear as Horatio Lanham.] (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM (as G.H. LANHAM) mention 1810
  Household of G. H. Lanham
  Males: one 26-44, one 10-15, one under 10
  Females: one 26-44, two under 10
  Slaves: Thirteen
  1810 United States Census, Piscataway and Hynson Hundreds, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 29 (527) (Source 53)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention October 10, 1818
  George Horatio Lanham, Colmore Beanes, Richard Lanham and William Marshall post a bond for George Horatio Lanham to hold the office of sheriff.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: October 10, 1818 Recorded: October 16 1818 Liber: EH1 Folio: 89. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention July 31, 1819
  George Horatio Lanham, Colmore Beanes, --more Harsey and William Marshall post a bond for George Horatio Lanham to hold the office of sheriff.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bond) Made: July 31, 1819 Liber: AB1 Folio: 54. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE HORATIO LANHAM mention December 14, 1819
  George Horatio Lanham, Joseph N. Burch, Edward H. Galiout and Henry Hill post a bond for George Horatio Lanham to hold the office of sheriff.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Bond) Made: December 14, 1819 Liber: AB1 Folio: 157. (Source 38)
  
  
• GEORGE W. LANHAM was born April 25, 1849
  Son of Hanson and Eliza E. Lanham
  Family Bible Records of the Hanson Lanham Family. (Source 87)
  
  
• GEORGE W. LANHAM mention 1890
  Gardener living Glesboro Road, District of Columbia (Source 91)
  
  
• GRAFTON 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)
  
  
• GRAFTON 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)
  
  
• GRAFTON LANHAM mention 1863
  Lanham, Grafton age 27 Laborer Single
  1863 Draft Registration Record: 5th Congressional District, 7th Election District, Prince George's Co., Maryland III:303 (Source 88)
  
  
• GRAFTON LANHAM (as Grafton Lanahan) mention June 29, 1870
  Household of Margaret Cooke, age 30, born Maryland White Female Dressmaker
  Grafton Lanham, age 32, born Maryland, White Male Blacksmith
  Elizabeth Lanham, age 21, born Maryland, White Female
  1870 United States Census, Ward 11, Baltimore City, Maryland, page 179 (Source 58)
  
  
• GRAFTON LANHAM mention August 6, 1880
  Household of Grafton Lanham, age 43, born Maryland, White Male Farmer
  Elizabeth Lanham, age 33, (Wife) born Maryland, White Female
  1880 United States Census, Seventh Election (Queen Anne) District, Prince George's County, Maryland, Enumeration Distict 127, page 7 (146) (Source 59)
  
  
• GRAFTON T. LANHAM took license June 6, 1866
  To marry Elizabeth A. Power
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  

NOTES:

1. The Allen children were those of John Allen and Verlinda Lanham, a sister of George Lanham.
2. John Fraser married Mary Lanham, a sister of George.
3. Elie or Eleazer Lanham was a brother of George.
4. 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.