Benjamin William Lanier (1817 - 1870)

Born 14 Oct 1817 in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana

Ancestors

Husband of Marie Francisca (Baham) Lanier — married 5 Jan 1843 in St Tammany Parish, Louisiana, USA

Descendants

Died 1870 at about age 52 in Oberlin, Allen Parish, Louisiana

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Biography

Benjamin William Lanier, son of Hillery J. Lanier and Elizabeth (Bankston) Lanier, was born on 14 Oct. 1817 at Louisiana, USA.^[1]

He married Maria Francisca "Frances" Baham, daughter of Jean Baptiste Baham and Mariana Raby, on 5 Jan. 1843 at St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.^[1]

He was a farmer when he and Frances appeared on the census of 23 Aug. 1850 at St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.^[2] He was a blacksmith when he and Frances appeared on the census of 9 Aug. 1860 at Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.^[3]

He died in 1870, probably at Allen Parish, Louisiana, and was buried at Palestine Cemetery, Allen Parish, Louisiana. His memorial has biographical material and links to those of family members.^[4]

Census

23 Aug. 1850

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.

• Lancure, Benjamin age 33 b. LA Farmer.
• Francis age 26 b. LA.
• Janus age 7 b. LA.
• Mary A. age 5 b. LA.
• A. J. age 3 b. LA.
• Hardy age 6/12 b. LA.
• Watkins age 6/12 b. LA.^[2]

9 Aug. 1860

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

• Lanier, Benjamin age 42 b. LA Blacksmith.
• Frances age 37 b. LA.
• James age 17 b. LA.
• Mary age 15 b. LA.
• Andrew age 13 b. LA.
• John age 10 b. LA Twin.
• Seaborn age 10 b. LA Twin.
• Thomas age 9 b. LA.
• Overton age 7 b. LA.
• Bernard age 5 b. LA.
• Zerrubabel age 1 b. LA..^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Cheryl Myers e-mail to Philip W. Smith 2008 Sep. 9.

   This Maria Francis Baham b: 10 February 1823, d: 01 January 1898, buried: Palestine Cemetery Row I plot 48, Allen Parish, LA., married Benjamin William Lanier b: 14 October 1817, d: 1870, buried: Palestine Cemetery Row I plot 47, Allen Parish, LA. Benjamin William Lanier & Robert Marion Lanier, my great great grandfather were brothers, Benjamin & Robert Lanier were the son's of Hillery J. Lanier & Elizabeth Bankston.

   Maria Frances Baham & Benjamin William Lanier were married on 05 January 1843, they had the following children: James Cain; Mary Ann; Andrew Jackson [Buster]; John Watkins Lanier, twin; Seaborne Lanier, twin; Thomas Martin; Overton Addison; Bernard; Zerubbabel [Zay]; Emily; Elepham & Rachel Penelope Lanier.

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Year: 1850; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M432_241; Page: 279B; Image: 67 1850 US Census. Benjamin Lanier.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1860; Census Place: , Calcasieu, Louisiana; Roll: M653_409; Page: 181; Image: 183; Family History Library Film: 803409. 1860 US Census. Benjamin Lanier.
4. ↑ Benjamin William Lanier memorial at Find A Grave.