born: 1712 in Surry County, Virginia
died: 1757 in Surry County

Father: Sampson Lanier
Mother:  Elizabeth Washington

Spouse:  Elizabeth Chamberlain

Children:
1. Martha Lanier
2. Burwell Lanier (m. Elizabeth Hill, Mary Kirby-Colson)
3. Buckner Lanier
4. Rebecca Lanier (m. Walton Harris)
5. Winifred Lanier (m. Drury Ledbetter, James McClesky)
6. Ann Lanier (m. William Moore, Maj. Thomas Vaughn)
7. Agner Lanier (m. William Davis)
8. Lewis Lanier