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The Family Garden
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Sampson LANIER
Sampson (or Samson), b. ca 1682; will prov. 1742/43, Brunswick Co., son of John and 2nd wife; m. ca 1706, Elizabeth Washington, dau. of Richard and Elizabeth (Jordan). Will of richard, 1724, names " daughter Elizabeth Lanier." &tI33; Boddie-hist. IV:158. Elizabeth (Washington) Lanier m. (2) Cuthbert Smith. Boddie-SVF 1:305. She m. (2) Robert Lanier. 4@(1)35.
*Source: Marriages of Some Virginia Residents, 1607-1800, Dorothy Ford Wulfeck, Vol II, pp. 123-124.
Thomas LANIER
Thomas, b. ca 1707; d. ca 1745, Brunswick Co., son of Sampson; m. bef 3 July 1734, Anne Maclin, dau. of William, whose Deed of Gift was made on that date. Anne died after 29 Jan., 1751, date of will of her father, William. 3TI33; Harllee III:2466, 2472.
*Source: Marriages of Some Virginia Residents, 1607-1800, Dorothy Ford Wulfeck, Vol II, p. 124
Lemuel LANIER
Lemuel, b. ca 1710, son of Sampson; res. Sussex Co.; m. (1) Hannah Peteres, d. 1763, dau. of Thomas who res. No. Car. in 1755. (Deed 14 April, 1755, Sussex Co., proves the marriage.) He m. (2) Elizabeth Peters, dau. of John, who made Deed of gift, 1763, to Lanier grchildren. 3TL3304.
*Source: Marriages of Some Virginia Residents, 1607-1800, Dorothy Ford Wulfeck, Vol II, p. 123
Sampson LANIER
Sampson, b. ca 1712; d. ca 1757, son of Sampson and Elizabeth (Washington); res. Brunswick Co,; m. Elizabeth Chamberlin, dau. of Samuel. 3TI34.
*Source: Marriages of Some Virginia Residents, 1607-1800, Dorothy Ford Wulfeck, Vol II, p. 124
Richard LANIER
Richard, b. ca 1715, son of Sampson and Elizabeth (Washington); m. 2 Apr 1759, Ann (Pettway) Mason, dau. of Robert and widow of Isaac Mason. 3TI36. William Stuart was surety on Mar. Bond in Sussex Co.
*Source: Marriages of Some Virginia Residents, 1607-1800, Dorothy Ford Wulfeck, Vol II, p. 249
Clement LANIER
He married Hannah Collet March 1627/8 in St. Margarets, Lee, England. Hannah was born date unknown. Her body was interred 22 Dec 1653 in East Greenwich, England. "The death of Hannah was recorded in St. Alphege as "Mrs. Laniere buried December 22 1653".
Clement, the fifth son of Nicholas and Lucreece Lanier, a musician on the recorder, a type of flute, was also a Gentleman of the King's Chamber; he married March 1628 at St. Margarets, Lee, Hannah Collet; they had eleven children, some registered in a very old book of Greenwich and Lewisham; after 1637, others were recorded in the Parish of St. Alphege, three are missing, John Elizabeth and Charles. The will of Clement names Susanna and Elizabeth as not being of age in 1658, which would make them born after 1638, but the baptism of Susanna is given as June 10, 1633. Charles' death was January 14, 1651. From Baptismal dates of the other children, it seems that John was born about October 1631. From Baptismal dates of the other children, it seems that John was born about October 1631. It is from Clement Lanier and Hannah his wife that the Laniers of Virginia, and Barbados descend. In his will of February 1656/9, Clement leaves to his oldest daughter Hannah, his house, and forty pounds; money was left outright to Nicholas, Lionel, William, and Frances; and to Elizabeth and Susanna when they become of age or marry. Lucretia and Charles were dead. But to John and Robert, who had already left home, he left money "when they shall come to demand the same of my Executrix. Clement Lanier was buried November 6, 1661, both in East Greenwich. His will, proved December 3, 1661 P.C.C., was registered 20 May 1662. After the dethroning (and decapitation) of King Charles I, many of Nicholas the Younger's paintings were dispersed. (Note - This Nicolas was the son of Clement's half-brother, John). Clement and his brother Jerome were able to purchase some of these back for the family. However the family lost most of their wealth during the civil war while Oliver Cromwell was in power as Lord Protector. When Charles, Prince of Wales (later Charles II) came to the throne, the Lanier family regained much of their stature and fortune. Clement Lanier either died or was buried 06Nov1661 in East Greenwich, England. The will was proved 03 Dec 1661 and registered 20 May 1662.
*Source: "Lanier" by Louise Ingersoll
Hannah Rebecca COLLETT
Her parents may be John Collett who married Susanne Ferrar. John was "of Little Gidding, Huntingdonshire, England". *Source: Internet
Hannah LANIER
She raised her brothers and sisters after her parents died. *Source: Internet
Nicholas LANIER
Nicholas Lanier - originally Laniere, listed in some histories as Lasnier.
In 1561 the Earl of Hertford was visiting in Paris, and met there, young Nicholas Laniere, who had been in the Court of the late King Henry II; he was recommended as a good flute player and also the cornet. He was considered to be sober, honest, and born at Rouen. He was engaged to serve as messenger and a replacement for Peter Guillaume, one of the Queen's flute players lately dead. Confirmation of his services under Henry II is to be found in the lists of "chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" of the French King's Chambers, which include Nicholas Lasnier for the years of 1559 and 1560. During the Protestant persecutions in France, the Lanier family fled as Huguenots to England. It is said that safe passage was arranged by Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived in 1561 and settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London. After arrival in England he served in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and King James of England
He later moved to East Greenwich, County Kent, where he was one of the musicians to the Court until his death about 1612. He was a very wealthy man, having extensive holdings in Blackheath, and the surrounding country; this section was south of the Thames and about five miles east of the London Bridge. One of the many palaces was here, the Royal Hospital, and many other buildings of early importance. In early 1700 an old house was taken down; it was described as being fitted up for a theater, probably by the Laniers who were musicians and dramatists. His first wife's name is unknown, married sometime prior to 1565 in England. However, after an arrangement by the Queen, Nicholas married Lucreece Bassano in London on February 13, 1571. Lucreece was christened in London on September 24, 1556, the daughter of Antonio Bassano and Elena DeNazzi, who were originally from Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy. Antonio Bassano was one of the Italian musicians in the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas and Lucreece had 10 children.
Nicholas, who was in the Court of King Henry II of France, and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England, was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. Their six sons all were musicians to the Queen and Kings; three of their four daughters married musicians. And of their grandchildren, at least eight of them became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the Royal family musically. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death about 1612, his son Andrea succeeded him "for life".
The will of Nicholas Lanier Gent. was dated January 28, 1611/12, and proved July 1612, Rochester XIX, folia 514. "To Lucreece my wife, all my lands, and goods; to sons John, Alphonse, Innocent, Jerome, Clement, 12 shillings; to Andrea 20 pounds if he does not have my place; my four daughters, three of whom are unmarried, I leave to the discretion of my wife Lucreece, my sole executrix." Nicholas Lanier and his sons were a talented and accomplished family; his grandson, Nicholas the Younger, was the best known, and the most versatile. The served the Royal Household for three generations, and left many descendants who have inherited their unusually remarkable musical and artistic ability." *Source: LANIER by Louise Ingersoll
The name of Lanier is derived from the ancient French tongue, and means of French descent, and is from the province of Gascony in southern France. However older records show a Tuscany family in northern Italy of the same name, and several genealogists claim that the family moved from Tuscany to Gascony after the Crusades. The Laniers were Protestants, and left France to escape the early persecutions. Protestantism began in 1555, and the height of the persecutions was reached in the massacre of St. Bartholomew on the eve of August 24, 1572. It was in 1560 that the conspiracy began; one party hoped to enrich themselves by the estates of the heretics who were executed, or banished; and the other party hoped to gain the favor of the people by their punishment. The estates of those who fled were sold, their children who remained behind were exposed to the greatest sufferings. France lost thousands of useful and rich inhabitants whose industry, wealth, and skills found a welcome reception in foreign countries. To prevent the emigration of the Protestants, the frontiers were guarded with the utmost vigilance; yet more than 500,000 fled to England, Holland, Switzerland, and Germany. The Laniers were Huguenots to London, and are well recorded in the books of the Huguenot Society of London; but could not be called Huguenots to American, having been naturalized Englishmen for three generations. However, their descendants are eligible to the Huguenot Society. During the Civil War, the fortunes of the Laniers and others loyal to the Crown declined sharply. They had lost their appointments, suffered privation, even starvation, and often imprisonment. "In 1655, about fifty of those formerly in the service of King Charles, prepared a petition, after they had tried all other means in vain to get bread for themselves and their families, hoping to arouse pity for their plight. They only decided to take this last step after a number of their kin died of starvation." "Thomas Lanier (son of Andrea, grandson of Nicholas) petitioned King Charles II to be restored to his third post, which had been guaranteed him, and also his father, who had been jailed in 1643. They had given their all in the King's cause." .
*Source: Annals of English Court Music by Willibald Nagel, 1863.
Alphonso LANIER
He married poet Emelia Bassano 18 Oct 1592. (Same family as his mother). He was appointed a musician in teh court of Elizabeth I in 1591. He played at her funeral. He also served as a Captain in the Irish Service. *Source: Internet
Innocent LANIER
In 1592, Innocent was appointed as a muscian to the court of Elizabeth I. He served as a Gentleman of the King's Chamber to James I. He never married.
*Source: Internet
Ellen LANIER
She married Alphonse Ferrabosco, they had 6 children. Alphonse was a violinist and was composer of the King's music. *Source: Internet
Jerome LANIER
Her married first Phrisdewith Grafton, second Elizabeth Willeford on 10 Jan 1627. He had a total of 13 children. He played the sacbut, which was rather like a trombone. He was also an artist in painting and carving. He was appointed in 1599 as a musician to the court of Elizabeth I. He lived in Greenwich. *Source: Internet
Andrea LANIER
He married Joyce Perry in Jun 1628, they had 8 children. He was a flutist and teacher of musicians. He succeeded his father, Nicholas Lanier, as Master of Flutes for life.
*Source: Internet
Frances LANIER
She married 04 Feb 1618 at St. Margaret's in Lee, Kent, England to Thomas Foxe. He was a musician. *Source: Internet
Katherine LANIER
She married Daniel Ferrand. He was a violinist. *Source: Internet
Mary LANIER
Never married.
Nicholas LANIER
Nicholas Lanier - originally Laniere, listed in some histories as Lasnier.
In 1561 the Earl of Hertford was visiting in Paris, and met there, young Nicholas Laniere, who had been in the Court of the late King Henry II; he was recommended as a good flute player and also the cornet. He was considered to be sober, honest, and born at Rouen. He was engaged to serve as messenger and a replacement for Peter Guillaume, one of the Queen's flute players lately dead. Confirmation of his services under Henry II is to be found in the lists of "chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" of the French King's Chambers, which include Nicholas Lasnier for the years of 1559 and 1560. During the Protestant persecutions in France, the Lanier family fled as Huguenots to England. It is said that safe passage was arranged by Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived in 1561 and settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London. After arrival in England he served in the court of Queen Elizabeth I and King James of England
He later moved to East Greenwich, County Kent, where he was one of the musicians to the Court until his death about 1612. He was a very wealthy man, having extensive holdings in Blackheath, and the surrounding country; this section was south of the Thames and about five miles east of the London Bridge. One of the many palaces was here, the Royal Hospital, and many other buildings of early importance. In early 1700 an old house was taken down; it was described as being fitted up for a theater, probably by the Laniers who were musicians and dramatists. His first wife's name is unknown, married sometime prior to 1565 in England. However, after an arrangement by the Queen, Nicholas married Lucreece Bassano in London on February 13, 1571. Lucreece was christened in London on September 24, 1556, the daughter of Antonio Bassano and Elena DeNazzi, who were originally from Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy. Antonio Bassano was one of the Italian musicians in the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas and Lucreece had 10 children.
Nicholas, who was in the Court of King Henry II of France, and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England, was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. Their six sons all were musicians to the Queen and Kings; three of their four daughters married musicians. And of their grandchildren, at least eight of them became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the Royal family musically. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death about 1612, his son Andrea succeeded him "for life".
The will of Nicholas Lanier Gent. was dated January 28, 1611/12, and proved July 1612, Rochester XIX, folia 514. "To Lucreece my wife, all my lands, and goods; to sons John, Alphonse, Innocent, Jerome, Clement, 12 shillings; to Andrea 20 pounds if he does not have my place; my four daughters, three of whom are unmarried, I leave to the discretion of my wife Lucreece, my sole executrix." Nicholas Lanier and his sons were a talented and accomplished family; his grandson, Nicholas the Younger, was the best known, and the most versatile. The served the Royal Household for three generations, and left many descendants who have inherited their unusually remarkable musical and artistic ability." *Source: LANIER by Louise Ingersoll
The name of Lanier is derived from the ancient French tongue, and means of French descent, and is from the province of Gascony in southern France. However older records show a Tuscany family in northern Italy of the same name, and several genealogists claim that the family moved from Tuscany to Gascony after the Crusades. The Laniers were Protestants, and left France to escape the early persecutions. Protestantism began in 1555, and the height of the persecutions was reached in the massacre of St. Bartholomew on the eve of August 24, 1572. It was in 1560 that the conspiracy began; one party hoped to enrich themselves by the estates of the heretics who were executed, or banished; and the other party hoped to gain the favor of the people by their punishment. The estates of those who fled were sold, their children who remained behind were exposed to the greatest sufferings. France lost thousands of useful and rich inhabitants whose industry, wealth, and skills found a welcome reception in foreign countries. To prevent the emigration of the Protestants, the frontiers were guarded with the utmost vigilance; yet more than 500,000 fled to England, Holland, Switzerland, and Germany. The Laniers were Huguenots to London, and are well recorded in the books of the Huguenot Society of London; but could not be called Huguenots to American, having been naturalized Englishmen for three generations. However, their descendants are eligible to the Huguenot Society. During the Civil War, the fortunes of the Laniers and others loyal to the Crown declined sharply. They had lost their appointments, suffered privation, even starvation, and often imprisonment. "In 1655, about fifty of those formerly in the service of King Charles, prepared a petition, after they had tried all other means in vain to get bread for themselves and their families, hoping to arouse pity for their plight. They only decided to take this last step after a number of their kin died of starvation." "Thomas Lanier (son of Andrea, grandson of Nicholas) petitioned King Charles II to be restored to his third post, which had been guaranteed him, and also his father, who had been jailed in 1643. They had given their all in the King's cause." .
*Source: Annals of English Court Music by Willibald Nagel, 1863.
John LANIER
He married 17Oct1585 Frances Galliardello [family of Italian muscians]; they had 7 children including famed artist-musician Nicholas the Younger.
John LANIER
The name of Lanier is derived from the ancient French tongue and means a "Falcon". So far as written records show, the family is of French descent, and is from the province of Gascony in southern France; however, older records show a Tuscany family in northern Italy of the same name, and several genealogists claim that the family moved from Tuscany to Gascony after the Crusades.
The records of the Huguenot Society of London show a John Lanye living in County Surry in 1547; a record of 1 July 1544 gives a John Lanye, laborer, born Normandy, age 50 years, in England 30 years, married an English woman, six children; and a Nicholas Laneares in London in 1550, a denizen.
John Lanyer, a musician, arrived in London in 1561 with his wife Joan, and two children; and Nicholas Lanier arrived from Paris in 1561. Both were musicians to the Queen.
The Laniers were Protestants who left France to escape the early persecutions. Protestantism began in 1555, and the height of the persecutions was reached in the massacre of St. Bartholomew on the eve of August 24, 1572. It was in 1560 that the conspiracy began. One party hoped to enrich themselves by the estates of the heretics who were executed, or banished. The other party hoped to gain the favor of the masses by punishing the Protestants. The estates of those who fled were sold, their children who remained behind were exposed to the greatest sufferings. France lost thousands of useful and rich inhabitants whose industry, wealth, and skills found a welcome reception in foreign countries. To prevent the emigration of the Protestants, the frontiers were guarded with the utmost vigilance; yet more than 500,000 fled to England, Holland, Switzerland, and Germany.
The Laniers were Huguenots to London, and are well recorded in the books of the Huguenot Society of London, but could not be called Huguenots to America, having been naturalized Englishmen for three generations. However, their descendants are eligible to join the Huguenot Society.
There were two Laniers who fled France at the same time, in 1561, both settling in the Parish of St. Olave in London. They are John and Nicholas. It is possible they were brothers or cousins. Nicholas is the Lanier the Walker family is related to.
*Source: Internet
JOHN LANYER, who died November 29, 1577, was referred to in 1577 as a Frenchman, and a musician, a native of Rouen, France, and an owner of property in Crutched Friars in the Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street, London.
On the 18th day of January 1576/77, administration of the goods of John Lanier, late of the Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street, city of London, deceased, was granted to Barbara Laniere, alias Nivelet, wife of Cardinus Nyvelet, his natural and lawful daughter, in person of her said husband. A marginal note said that "John Laniere had not any goods belonging to him in the hands of the Administratix." The following item will explain the above: "This house, 1575, Sept. 4 burst out in a terrible fire and was consumed to the stone walls."
His widow, Jane Laniere, married second, James Marcadye. There was an Inquisition dated April 18, 1577, concerning his property, in which she was named with two Lanier daughters, Mary, and Celia Brun. Two other Lanier daughters and a son were born after their arrival in London, and all died as infants; their burials are recorded in St. Olaves Parish Register.
*Source: Internet
Antonio BASSANO
He is sometimes referred to as a Venetian musician of the Royal Orchestra. It is bgelieved that the Bassano family left Italy for Spain. From there they came to England to fell the Inquisition.
*Source: Internet
Mark Antonio BASSANO
He was a muscician in the court of Henry VIII of England.
Jeronimo BASSANO
Jeronimo Bassano was head of the family of musicians who moved to England before 1540. It is known that the members of this family were originally Jewish and had dark complextions. It is believed that Jeronimo Bassano remained in Italy when his family moved and died in Venice. The Italian name Jeronimo is the same as our Geronimo or Jerome. He is also called Hieronymous in some records. The first mention of the family occurs in a Venetian document of 1515: "The trumpets and shawms (medieval instrument) are the following....
Ser Alvise da Bassan di maestro Jeronimo..."
*Source: Internet
In the 1530's the Bassano brothers of Venice were recommended to the court of Henry VIII as musicians and composers. In the recommendation, Edmond Harvel, Henry VIII agent in Venice said, "they are four brothers, all excellent and esteemed above all others in this city (Venice) in their virtue". These brothers Alvise, Giovanni, Antonio (he was already in England at the time of the above letter) , Gaspar and Giambattista left Venice and arrived in London to be court musicians. From the time of their arrival they were referred to as "Henry VIII's minstrels" There were six brothers in all. Giacomo the other brother stayed in Italy. He was an instrument maker of high regard as were two other of his brothers. The father of this family was Signore Hieronimo da Bassano or as better know by his English name as Jeronimo Bassano, was the principal trombone player to the Doge of Venice, which was a group of musicians who played cornets and trombones at stare occasions and in the church processions at San Marco. Jeronimo was also an instrument maker by profession. He apparently made wind instruments as in Venatian records, Jacomo was listed as "son of the late Hieronimo da Bason, master in the art of making every kind of wind instrument". The ancestral home of the Bassano family is the village of Bassano del Grappa, which is about 35 miles northeast of Venice. This village is also the home of the artist, Jacopo Bassano.
*Source: Internet
Other sources used in the Bassano genealogy:
"The Bassanos: Venetian Musicians and Instrument Makers of England, 1531-1665. " 1531-1665 by David Lasocki with Roger Prior published by Scolar Press, 1995.
Jacomo BASSANO
He married Orsetta Griti, daughter of Santo Griti. Jacomo and his family were in England by 1540. *Source: Internet
Baptista BASSANO
He was "The Queen's Muscian". He was in England by 1540.
*Source: Internet
Santo BASSANO
He was an instrument maker and musician. *Source: Internet
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