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Robert Lanier 1642–1744

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Lanier in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 MAY 1642 · East Greenwich, Kent, , England
Died 20 SEP 1744 · Tyrell, North Carolina, United States
Father Clement Lanier
Mother Hannah Rebecca Collett
Spouse Sarah Barker
Children Jean Lanier
Siblings Charles Lanier, Clement Lanier, Elizabeth Lanier, Frances Lanier, Hannah Lanier, John Lanier, Lionel Lanier, Lucretia Lanier, Nicholas Lanier, Susanna Lanier, William Lanier

Researchers connected through Robert Lanier 1642–1744

and 1 more tree owner connected with Robert Lanier 1642–1744

Biography

The story of Robert Lanier began in 1642 in East Greenwich, Kent, England. Robert Lanier married sarah barker, and had children including jean lanier. Robert Lanier passed away in 1744 in Tyrell, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1642
Birth of Robert Lanier in East Greenwich, Kent, England
Birth
1744
Death of Robert Lanier in Tyrell, North Carolina, USA
Death
1744
Death of Robert Lanier in Tyrell, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Lanier

This ancestor line traces from Bedfordshire, England (1500) to East Greenwich, Kent, , England (1642) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Lanier (1642–1744) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, , England and died in Tyrell, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Robert Lanier's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Lanier PTP
1642–1744
East Greenwich, Kent, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Lanier's Descendants

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Robert Lanier PTP 1642–1744