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James Lamar 1791–1838 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1791

Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 14 May 1838

Death Location: Largo, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Richard Lamar

Mother: Elizabeth Drane

Spouse(s):

Children(s): John Lamar, None None

In 1791, James Lamar entered the world in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America, born to Richard Tyler Lamar And Elizabeth Ann Drane. In 1820, James Lamar resided in Hydes, Prince George, Maryland, United States. James Lamar married Mary Elizabeth Taylor, and had children including John William Lamar, Richard Lamar. James Lamar passed away in 1838 in Largo, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1791, James Lamar entered the world in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America, born to Richard Tyler Lamar And Elizabeth Ann Drane.
  • In 1820, James Lamar resided in Hydes, Prince George, Maryland, United States.
  • James Lamar married Mary Elizabeth Taylor, and had children including John William Lamar, Richard Lamar.
  • James Lamar passed away in 1838 in Largo, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Lamar
1750–1820
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America
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Elizabeth Drane
1755–1820
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Lamar
1808–1850
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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None None
1803–1875
Birth Location: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

James Lamar's Ancestors

Self
James Lamar
1791–1838
Birth Place: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
Richard Tyler Lamar
1750–1820
Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America
Elizabeth (Ann) Drane
1755–1820
Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America
Grandparents
Robert ((Tyler)) Lamar
1724–1815
Prince George's County, Maryland, British Colonial America
Sarah Hall
1728–1807
Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Lamar
1692–1758
Susannah Tyler
1700–1784
Henry **
1702–1756
Martha **
1709–1734
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Lamar
1641–1714
Mary Pottenger
1645–1703
Susannah Duvall
1676–1716

James Lamar's Descendants

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James Lamar (1791–14 May 1838)
  1. 1. John (William) Lamar 1808–1850 m. Elizabeth (Verlinda) Magruder 1817–1888
    1. 1. Jane LAMAR 1836–1914 m. Andrew (Eliezer) Canter* 1831–1910
      1. 1. Andrew (Mitchell) Canter* 1873–1954 m. Mildred (Mae) Weber* 1900–1975 m. Ola (Rymple) Scott 1879–1932
        1. 1. Franklin (Delano) Canter* 1937–2017 m. Ruby (Catherine) Albright 1936–2002 m. Elizabeth (Davis) Howell 1940–2011
        2. 2. Dorothy (Bell) Canter 1934– m. Rodger (F.) Long 1933–2012
        3. 3. Evelina (Ann) Canter 1941–
        4. 4. Ashby (Hawkins) Canter 1912–2001 m. Florence (Mae) Girard 1909–2001
        5. 5. Hugh (Mitchell) Canter 1904–1985 m. Regina (Inez) Willett 1911–1978
        6. 6. Adrian (Lyle) Canter 1910– m. Frances (Harriet) Canter 1914–1992
        7. 7. John (Roger) Canter 1916–2004 m. Lois (A Nawn) Canter 1924–2006
        8. 8. Florence (Hazel) Canter 1906–2002
        9. 9. Nelson (Emmett) Canter 1917–1985
        10. 10. Andrew (Richard) Canter 1914–1914
        11. 11. Christine (Rymple) Canter 1908–1996
        12. 12. Wilson (Marine) Canter 1903–2001
      2. 2. Florence (Victoria) Canter 1863–1917 m. ANDREW (McClelland) Gates 1862–1932
        1. 1. Mitchell (Ovelton) Gates 1887–1942
        2. 2. Francis (H) Gates 1889–1960
        3. 3. George (Elmer) Gates 1892–1960
        4. 4. Ralf Gates 1893–
        5. 5. Jennings (L) Gates 1898–1964
        6. 6. Lida (C) Gates 1900–1978
        7. 7. Randolf Gates 1903–1962
        8. 8. Ancel (Ralph) Gates 1893–1969
        9. 9. Levin (Clyde) Gates 1894–1945 m. Mary (Isabelle "Belle") Monroe 1897–1984
        10. 10. Irving (Guy) Gates 1886–1963
        11. 11. Ivan (Dent) Gates 1896–1953
      3. 3. Henry (Edgar) Canter 1869–1948 m. Margaret (Virginia (Maggie)) Cross 1878–1958
        1. 1. Blanche (Lamarr) Canter 1905–1995
        2. 2. Edna James 1908–1975
        3. 3. Ethel (Irene) Savage 1902–1994
        4. 4. Alton Canter 1905–
        5. 5. Alvin (E) Canter 1905–1982
        6. 6. Alton Canter 1905–
      4. 4. Carrie (Emily Naomi) Canter 1876–1966 m. Walter (Columbus) Cross 1872–1955
        1. 1. Walter (Lamar) Cross 1903–1978
        2. 2. Genevieve Cross 1905–1906
        3. 3. Jane (Alvey) Cross 1900–1969
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Blanche) Canter 1878–1888
      6. 6. Frances (Olevia) Canter 1855–1890 m. Richard (Alfred) Acton 1838–1897
        1. 1. Isadora Acton 1878–1958
        2. 2. Cora (Ethel) Acton 1879–1969
        3. 3. Effie (Mae) Acton 1876–1946
        4. 4. Mary (Ellen) Acton 1883–1886
        5. 5. Joseph (Frederick) Acton 1888–1945
        6. 6. Richard (Andrew) Acton 1881–1964
        7. 7. Lillian (Christina) Acton 1886–1979
        8. 8. Infant Acton 1890–1890
        9. 9. John Acton 1884–1884
      7. 7. Ella (Corrine) Canter 1860–1934 m. James (W) Chappelear 1842–1916
        1. 1. William (Adrian) Chappelear 1890–1952
        2. 2. Andrew (LeRoy Chappelear) Sr 1882–1950
        3. 3. James (Albert Chappelear) Sr 1887–1979
        4. 4. Edith (Dent) Chappelear 1878–1937
        5. 5. Irene (Ella) Chappelear 1884–1959
      8. 8. Washington (G) Canter 1865–1880
    2. 2. Rebecca Richardson 1841–1910
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Agnes) Moran 1863–1901 m. Josiah (Randolph Melvin) Watson 1857–1901
        1. 1. Victoria (Lamar) Watson 1895–1985 m. Raymond (Leroy) Grady 1895–1976
        2. 2. Charles (Cleveland) Watson 1884–1966
        3. 3. Richard (L) Watson 1886–1967
        4. 4. Earl (R) Watson 1892–
        5. 5. Naomi Watson 1898–1967
    3. 3. John (William) Lamar 1849–1900
    4. 4. Victoria (Anne) Ball 1843–1919
    5. 5. Grace Lamar 1847–1880
    6. 6. Richard (Henry) Lamar 1845–1914
    7. 7. Mary (Emily) Lamar 1835–1883 m. William (H) Alvey 1823–
      1. 1. Susan (Elizabeth) Alvey 1862–
      2. 2. Mary (E) Alvey 1867–
      3. 3. Leonard Alvey 1871–1899
      4. 4. Jerry Alvey 1872–1899
    8. 8. Mary (Emily) Lamar 1837–1845
    9. 9. Daughter Lamar 1839–1845
  2. 2. 1803–1875

James Lamar's Timeline

3 Records

1791
1791
Birth of James Lamar in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
1820
1820
Age 29
James Lamar resided here in Hydes, Prince George, Maryland, United States
Hydes, Prince George, Maryland, United States
1838
14 May 1838
Age 47
Death of James Lamar in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hydes, Prince George, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hydes, Prince George, Maryland; Page: 45; NARA Roll: M33_44; Image: 180

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1838
    Event Place: Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Largo, Prince George's County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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