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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• WALTER LANHAM mention August 22, 1776
  Household of Aaron Lanham, age 45
  Walter Lanham, age 5, Elizabeth Lanham, age 25, Eleanor Lanham age 4 and Elizabeth Lanham age 2.
  Frederick County, Lower Potomac Hundred
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• WALTER LANHAM mention April 20 1795
  Son of Aaron Lanham, deceased and brother of Hezekiah, Zadock, Aquila, Elleanor, Elizabeth, Lethe and Mercy Ann Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L1:323I (Source 27)
  
  
• WALTER 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)
  
  
• WALTER LANHAM mentioned January 23, 1802
  Son of Charity Lanham (wife of Solomon Lanham) also mentioned siblings named Sarah, Sallie, Rezen, and Josias
  Prince George's Co. Will TT(1): 495 probated January 23, 1802, (Source 20)
  
  
• WALTER LANHAM mention September 9, 1806
  Under 21 years-of-age.
  Son of Stephen Lanham, deceased and brother of Archibald, Jemimah, Thomas, Samuel, Stephen, Leah, Mary Ann, Sarah, Margaret and Ruth Lanham.
  Montgomery Co., Maryland Will L2: 90 Written June 25, 1806 Probated September 9, 1806 (Source 27)
  
  
• WALTER LANHAM mention November 27, 1817
  Walter Lanham of Montgomery County, Henry and Margaret Beall, Ruth and Charles Townley, 3rd sold Mizpah to Benjamin David
  Montgomery County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: November 27, 1817 Recorded: November 27, 1817 Liber: U Folio: 14. (Source 39)
  
  
• WESTLY 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM born about 1699 mention July 9, 1764
  William Lanham, age about 65, is deposed regarding the land of Eleazer Lanham Fox's Hole
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Special Petition) Recorded July 9, 1764 Liber: TT Folio: 314. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM born September 21, 1717
  Son of JNO. and MARY LANHAM
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM married January 15, 1720
  To Alice Tolburt
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention October 18, 1721
  Husband of Alice and father of Benjamin Lanham born October 18, 1721 (twin) (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention October 18, 1721
  Husband of Alice and father of Joseph Lanham born October 18, 1721 (twin) (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention December 12, 1723
  Husband of Alice and father of John born December 12, 1723 (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM (as "LENHAM") mention December 7, 1724
  Sells 90 acres of Lannum's Delight to Thomas Wilcoxon. Wife Alice Lanham gives up dower rights. Tract had been taken up by both Edward and William Lanham.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made December 7, 1724 Recorded January 27, 1724/5 Liber: I Folio: 605. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention May 9, 1735
  Husband of ALICE and father of Sarah born May 9, 1735 (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention January 19, 1744
  John Lanham, Senior transferred Oxmontown son Richard Lanham for "love and affection". No mention of wife giving up dower rights. Also mention that son William Lanham was reserved 45 acres.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made January 19, 1744 Recorded January 26, 1744 Liber: BB1 Folio: 231. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM baptized February 4, 1753
  Son of John and Catherine Lanham
  King George's Parish, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention January 25, 1757
  Husband of Cassindra and father of Thomas Lanham born January 25, 1757 (Source 7)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention February 25, 1764
  Received a lease (NOTE: 1) from Benedict Calvert, Esquire His Lordship's Kindness 113 acres. As was custom his wife 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention July 9, 1764
  William Lanham, age about 65 (born about 1699), is deposed regarding the land of Eleazer Lanham Fox's Hole.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Special Petition) Recorded: July 9, 1764 Liber: TT Folio: 314. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention June 27, 1776
  The widow Catherine Ferguson gives daughter Catherine Lanham, wife of William, a slave
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed of Gift) Made: June 27, 1776 Recorded: June 27, 1776 Liber: BB3 Folio: 482. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mentioned July 13, 1776
  Enlisted July 13, 1776, Private, Capt. Leonard Deakins' Company, Frederick County Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention August 22, 1776
  William Lanham, age 23
  Frederick County, Georgetown Hundred
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 65)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention August 31, 1776
  Household of William Lanham, age 26, Catherine Lanham, 24
  Other female age 18.
  Prince George's County, St. John's and Prince George Parishes
  Maryland State Census 1776 (Source 68)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention October 8, 1776
  William Lanham of Prince George's Co. gives John Ferguson a power of attorney to collect debts
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (POA Made: October 8, 1776 Recorded: October 8, 1776 Liber: CC2 Folio: 303. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM (as Lannum) mention 1777
  Household of One Taxable (Free Males over 16 and Slaves, Rock Creek Hundred, Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 72)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM
  Mustered August 3, 1777, 2^nd Company, Lower Battalion, Montgomery Co., Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• WILLIAM 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mentioned July 15, 1780
  Mustered July 15, 1780, 5^th Company of Capt. Saml Swearington, Lower Battalion, Montgomery Co., Militia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM (as Lannum) mention May 19, 1789 Facsimile
  William Lannum, planter, of Montgomery County sells various household items and aminals 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention 1800
  Household of William Lanham
  Males: one over 45, one under 16-25
  Females: one over 45, one 16-25
  1800 United States Census, Frederick County, Maryland, District 3, page 781 (Source 52)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM born January 3, 1803
  Son of Hansey and Eleanor Lanham
  Prince George's Parish, Montgomery Co., Maryland (Source 8)
  
  
• WILLIAM 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM took license January 18, 1813
  To marry Matilde Mockbee
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention July 21, 1813-September 2, 1813
  Mustered July 21, 1813, Captain, 34^th Regiment, Prince George's Co., Militia
  Discharged September 2, 1813
  Military Service Records
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM took license April 4, 1814
  To marry Willy Ann Clark
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention April 26, 1814
  Henry Culver sells Wintersel's Range 3/4 acre to William Lanham
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: April 26, 1814 Recorded: May 10, 1814 Liber: JRM16 Folio: 148. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention January 27, 1816
  Joshua T. Clarke sells Burgesses Delight 124 3/4 acre to William Lanham [Note: Joshua Thomas Clarke was the brother-in-law of William Lanham.]
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: January 27, 1816 Recorded: March 27, 1816 Liber: JRM16 Folio: 148. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention May 20, 1820
  William Lanham sells Tenement and lot in Vansville adjoining Wintersel's Range 3/4 acre to Elema and Alpha Beall. No mention of a wife.
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: May 20, 1820 Recorded: June 28, 1820 Liber: AB1 Folio: 344. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention 1820
  Household of William Lanham
  Males: one 26-44 (engaged in manufacture)
  Free Colored Female: one over 44
  1820 United States Census, District 1, Frederick County, Maryland, page 26 (80) (Source 54)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention 1820
  Household of William Lanham [Note: This is the son of Lewis Lanham.]
  Males: one 26-44 (engaged in agriculture), one under 10
  [Note: no females. William's second wife had died.]
  1820 United States Census, Vansville, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 9 (184) (Source 54)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention November 1, 1820
  Household of William Lanham
  Males: one 26-44, one under 10
  Females: one over 44, two 16-25
  Free Colored Males: one 14-25 Submitted: November 1, 1820
  1820 United States Census, Ward 2, City of Washington, District of Columbia, page 181 (25) (Source 54)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention November 15, 1820
  William Lanham sells Burgesses Delight 124 3/4 acres to Dr. James MacGill
  Prince George's County, Maryland Land Records (Deed) Made: November 15, 1820 Liber: AB1 Folio: 473. (Source 38)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM took license November 21, 1820
  To marry Tabitha Beall
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM died prior to January 22, 1821
  Widow Tabitha Lanham (Note: Tabitha Beall) renounced estate January 20, 1821
  Administrator Benjamin Lanham, brother of deceased renounced estate to greatest creditor, Henry Culver January 24, 1821
  Records various law suits and unsettled matters relating to service as deputy sheriff of Prince George's County. Also includes many receipts for whiskey. Children: William L. Lanham and Mary Ann Thomas Lanham mentioned.
  Prince George's Co., Maryland 1810 File January 22, 1821 (Source 24)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM, deceased, mentioned February 13, 1821
  Father of William Lewis Lanham (age 8 October 1822) who is to be ward of Benjamin Lanham, also mentioned as bondsmen Trueman Lanham and Joshua T. Clarke (Note: Clarke is William Lanham's father-in-law)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Guardianship Bonds VI:40 & 69 (combined) (Source 25)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM, deceased mentioned February 13, 1821
  Father of Mary Ann T. Lanham (age 3 as of July 1820)who is to be ward of Joshua T. Clarke
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Guardianship Bonds VI:70 (Source 25)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention November 26, 1821
  John Lanham of Alexandria apprenticed his son, William Lanham, until March 13, 1827 when he will be 21 to John Thompson to learn the trade of carpenter.
  District of Columbia Court Indenture of Apprenticeship, Volume: II Page: 424 Made: November 26, 1821 Recorded: December 24, 1821. (Source 69)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM (as Wm Lanam) mention July 24, 1850
  Household of M. Lanam, age 37, female, born DC
  Rob Lanam, age 13, male born DC
  Vie (?) Lanam, age 9, female born DC
  Jno Lanam, age 7, male born DC
  Wm Lanam, age 5, male born DC
  And Lanam, age 3, male born DC
  Thos Lanam, age 4, male born DC
  1850 United States Census, 5th Ward, City of Washington, District of Columbia, page 37 (Source 57) [NOTE: This is the household of the Widow Margaret Lanham]
  
  
• WILLIAM 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM mention June 1, 1860
  Household of Margaret Lanham, age 38, born Washington, White Female Washerwoman
  Robert Lanham, age 21, born Washington, White Male Laborer
  John Lanham, age 17, born Washington, White Male Laborer
  William Lanham, age 15, born Washington, White Male
  Andrew Lanham, age 12, born Washington, White Male
  Harriet Lanham, age 5, born Washington, White Female
  John H. Adams, age 53, born Maryland, White Male, Laborer
  1860 United States Census, 5th Ward Washington City page 118 (Source 57)
  
  
• WILLIAM 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM LANHAM (-1864) mention November 21, 1861-December 18, 1864
  Enlisted Private 3^rd Maryland Infantry, Company D, November 21, 1861
  Captured Unknown date
  Died December 18, 1864 while POW at Danville, Virginia
  Military Service Records
  
  
• WILLIAM B. LANHAM born July 2, 1859
  Son of Stephen Decatur and Mary Ellen Lanham
  (Source 12)
  
  
• WILLIAM B. 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)
  
  
• WILLIAM B. LANHAM took license June 18, 1883
  To marry ELLA A. LANHAM
  Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 5)
  
  
• WILLIAM B. LANHAM married ELLA A. LANHAM
  June 19, 1883 Holy Trinity Parish Record, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 9)
  
  
• WILLIAM EDWARD LANHAM (NOTE 2) born July 2, 1859
  Son of S. D. (Note: initials of Stephen Decatur) Lanham
  Holy Trinity Parish Record, Prince George's Co., Maryland (Source 9)
  
  
• WILLIAM LEWIS LANHAM mentioned February 13, 1821
  Age 8 as of October 1822
  Son of William Lanham, deceased and to be ward of Benjamin Lanham, also mentioned as bondsmen Trueman Lanham and Joshua T. Clarke
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Guardianship Bonds VI:40 & 69 (combined) (Source 25)
  
  
• WILLIAM T. LANHAM born June 28, 1838
  (Note: Son of Trueman Lanham and Mary Ellen Tucker)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Source 11)
  
  
• WILLIAM T. LANHAM died May 28, 1839
  (Note: Son of Trueman Lanham and Mary Ellen Tucker)
  Prince George's Co., Maryland
  Family Bible Records (Source 11)
  
  
• WILLIAM T. LANHAM mention 1890
  Clerk living at 901 M Street Southeast, District of Columbia (Source 91)
  
  
• WINIFRED LANHAM mention February 27, 1767
  Gave daughter Charity Blacklock a slave named "Monoky" for "love and affection."
  Maryland Land Records (Deed of Gift) Recorded: February 27, 1769 Liber: BB2 Folio: 364. (Source 38)
  
  
• WINIFRED LANHAM mention November 22, 1770
  Winifred Lanham gave grandson Zadock Jenkins a slave
  Maryland Land Records (Deed of Gift) Made: November 22, 1770 Recorded: November 22, 1770 Liber: BB(2) Folio: 364. (Source 38)
  
  
• WINIFRED LANHAM mention August 13, 1782
  Administratrix of the estate of Mary Lanham died prior August 1782
  Elizabeth Doncastle and Geo. Frazier Hawkins mentioned as "nearest of kin"
  Prince George's Inventories, Liber: ST2, Folio: 59 Made: Ausgust 13, 1782 Recorded: September 21, 1782 (Source 22)
  
  
• WINIFRED LANHAM (NOTE: 3) died prior to November 27, 1771
  Mother of Edward Lanham, Racheal Mitchel (NOTE: 4), Mary Lanham, grandmother of Benedict Hardy, Richard Jenkins, Mary Fry, John Jenkins, Wm. Jenkins, Josias Jenkins, and Winifred Jenkins, also mentioned Justman Burch and Ann Clements ("to have one part between them"), with Charity Blacklock (NOTE: 5), Elizabeth Crayton and Anastatius McDonald (excepted)
  (NOTE: It is difficult to follow the relationships in this document.)
  Prince George's County Wills, Liber WD(1) Folio 466 made January 2, 1770 Probated November 27, 1771 (Source 20)
  
  
• WINIFRED ANN LANHAM mentioned June 27, 1770
  Daughter of ZACHARIAH LANHAM, deceased in or before June 1770 and sister of Mary Eleanor, Edward, Meally and Richard Lanham.
  Prince George's Co., Maryland Guardianship Bonds I:281 (Source 25)
  
  
• W. LANHAM mention August 1, 1870
  Household of W. Lanham, age 50, born Maryland, Black Male, Gardener
  Mary Lanham, age 24, born Maryland, Black Female,
  Chloe Lanham, age 7, born Maryland, Black Female
  Wm. H. Lanham, age 1, born Maryland, Black Male
  Matilda Lanham, age 7, born Maryland, Black Female
  Emily Butler, age 3, born Maryland, Black Female
  1870 United States Census, Upper Marlboro, Marlboro Corporation, Prince George's County, Maryland, page 9 (110) (Source 58)
  
  

NOTES:

1. Most leases were never recorded and the genealogical information within lost forever. This particular one was because William transferred his rights under the lease to Thomas Talbott (See TT:226 of June 14, 1764). Benedict Calvert (1724-1788) was the son of Charles Calvert, Fifth Lord Baltimore, and an extensive land owner in Prince George's County.
2. He generally appears as William B. (Benjamin) Lanham.
3. She is the widow of Richard Lanham.
4. Racheal Lanham, daughter of Richard Lanham married Ignatius Mitchell.
5. Charity Lanham, daughter of Richard Lanham married Thomas Blacklock in 1738.