YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Samuel Lanier 1848–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1848

Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 Aug 1935

Death Location: Denton, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Lanier

Mother: Judith Nance

Spouse(s): Celia Cranford

Children(s): Margaret Lanier, James Lanier, Sallie Lanier, Robert Lanier, Lowe Lanier, John Lanier

Samuel Lanier was born in 1848 in Randolph, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Lanier And Judith Judah Nance. In 1880, Samuel Lanier resided in Alleghany, Davidson, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Samuel Lanier resided in New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA. Samuel Lanier married Celia D Cranford, and had children including James Lanier, John F Lanier, Lowe Lanier, Margaret Alice Lanier, Robert Lanier, Sallie Lanier. Samuel Lanier passed away in 1935 in Denton, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Samuel Lanier
SL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Samuel Lanier was born in 1848 in Randolph, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Lanier And Judith Judah Nance.
  • In 1880, Samuel Lanier resided in Alleghany, Davidson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Samuel Lanier resided in New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA.
  • Samuel Lanier married Celia D Cranford, and had children including James Lanier, John F Lanier, Lowe Lanier, Margaret Alice Lanier, Robert Lanier, Sallie Lanier.
  • Samuel Lanier passed away in 1935 in Denton, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Lanier's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Lanier
1848–1935
Birth Place: Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Lanier
1807–1882
Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Judith ((Judah)) Nance
1821–1910
Randolph or Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Lewis Lanier
1774–1840
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Tabitha (Kittle) #
1785–1850
, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Hubbard Nance
1807–1892
Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Sarah ("Sallie") Naylor
1804–1875
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hudson Sr
1766–1856
Elizabeth Hubbard
1769–1860
Hezekiah Naylor
1775–
Martha Wood
1782–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Nance
1744–1808
Thomas Sr.
1740–1811
Elizabeth Hudson
1744–1808

Samuel Lanier's Descendants

1.
SL
Samuel Lanier (30 Sep 1848–30 Aug 1935) m. Celia (D) Cranford (21 Jul 1848–19 Feb 1911)
  1. 1. Margaret (Alice) Lanier 1874–1944 m. Preston (Brooks) Ford 1854–1928
    1. 1. Samuel (Preston) Ford 1906–1959 m. Evelyn (Pauline) Chambers 1913–2003 m. Vera (St) Clair 1897–1974
    2. 2. Effie (May) Ford 1911–1931
    3. 3. John (Dee) Ford 1915–1950
    4. 4. Kathleen Ford 1909–2006
    5. 5. Robert (Clay) Ford 1913–1994
    6. 6. Mary (Ella) Ford 1916–2001
    7. 7. Martin (Douglas) Ford 1918–1996
    8. 8. Eula Ford 1903–1984
    9. 9. Jessie (L) Ford 1904–1976
    10. 10. Ula (Bell) Ford 1903–
    11. 11. William Ford 1908–
    12. 12. Nt (Named) Ford 1910–
  2. 2. James Lanier 1884–
  3. 3. Sallie Lanier 1881–
  4. 4. Robert Lanier 1887–
  5. 5. Lowe Lanier 1879–
  6. 6. John (F.) Lanier 1877–

Samuel Lanier's Timeline

4 Records

1848
30 Sep 1848
Birth of Samuel Lanier in Randolph, North Carolina, USA
Randolph, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Samuel Lanier resided here in Alleghany, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Alleghany, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Samuel Lanier resided here in New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
1935
30 Aug 1935
Age 87
Death of Samuel Lanier in New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1848
    Event Place: Randolph, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alleghany, Davidson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1935
    Event Place: New Hope, Randolph, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Denton, Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE