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William Lander of Boston Suffolk County Massachusetts and Some of his Descendants

 Last Updated 22 October 2006

Generation No. 1

      @1.  William¹ Lander was born Bet. 1780 - 1789 in Ireland, and died Aft. 1827.  He married Hannah Pierce 30 April 1805 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts¹, daughter of Solomon Pierce and Eunice Farrar.  She was born 17 August 1786 in Townsend, Middlesex County Massachusetts².

Notes for William Lander:

William appears in the 1830 US Census for Ward 6 in Boston.  The family consists of 1 male 5-10 (Francis), 1 male 10-15 (William), 1 male 15-20 (John), 1 male 50-60 (William Sr.), 1 female 30-40 (unknown at this time) and 1 female 40-50 (Hannah).  The two youngest girls, Helena and Sarah are not accounted for in the household.

According to the 1880 Census record for his son William Pearce in California, this William was born Ireland.  The death record for his son Francis A indicates he was born in England which at this time is not contradictory.

The probate record for a William Lander of Boston dated 5 May 1835 is not the same individual unless he remarried between 1827 and 1833, the time of his death in New Orleans.  The petitioner was William's wife Caroline.  (I need to check into this possibility further.)

Another William Lander died "a pauper" in Roxbury according to Roxbury VRs and is also not likely this William.

Notes for Hannah Pierce:

There were two Hannah Pierce's born in Townsend Massachusetts within 4 months of one another.  One was born 12 April 1786 of Jonathan and Hannah Perham and the other was born 17 August 1786 of Solomon Pierce and Eunice Farrar.  One of these married John Clements from Townsend on 5 March 1805, a second remarkable coincidence since the other married William Lander in Boston on 30 April 1805.  My decision to associate this Hannah with Solomon is based on the fact that Hannah's sister Eunice was living in Boston in 1824 and had married an Irishman.  According to the Town Selectmen, Solomon was not a contributing member of the town, and apparently died a pauper.  This connection is admittedly weak.

The death record of Hannah's daughter Helena Francis indicates Hannah was born in Townsend New Hampshire.  This can be explained because the boundaries of the Town of Townsend were redrawn when the boundary between New Hampshire and Massachusetts was changed, and a part became the town of Brookline New Hampshire.  Hence, many references to Townsend in early records mention Townsend as in New Hampshire.

 The death record of Hannah's son Francis A Lander indicates her name as Hannah Peirce, born in Townsend Mass.  This is of interest because the death certificate of Harriett Kenney Lander, wife of Francis, who died on the same day as her husband, indicates her mother was also named Peirce, suggesting maybe they were cousins..

Marriage Notes for William Lander and Hannah Pierce:

This marriage is recorded in the Records of the Boston Selectmen.  This data is available on a LDS microfilm series.

Children of William Lander and Hannah Pierce are:

 Notes for Sarah E Lander:

Sarah is listed in the US Census for 1870 living in Gloucester, aged 40 with her sister Helena Mess.  Sarah was single at the time of her death.  Her parents are listed as William of Boston and Hannah of Townsend.

Generation No. 2

      2.  John² Lander (William¹) was born Bet. 1806 - 1810 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died Bef. 1850.  He married Harriett --- Aft. 1830 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, daughter of Ebenezer --- and Elizabeth ---.  She was born Bet. 1807 - 1810 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died 12 July 1889 in Somerville, Middlesex County Massachusetts⁵.

Notes for John Lander:

John does not appear as head of household in the 1830 US Census.

John appears in the 1840 US Census living in Ward 3 (East Boston).  The family consists of 1 male 20-30 (John), 2 females 5-10 (Harriett and Mary Ann) and 1 female 20-30 (Harriet). 

He does not appear with his wife in the 1850 US Census.

Notes for Harriett ---:

Harriett appears in the 1850 US Census living in East Boston Ward 2, aged 43 with children Harriett, aged 18, Mary A, aged 10 and Charles, aged 7.  She is living with a Samuel Holmes and wife Mary A, aged 44 who may be her sister⁶.

The 1870 Census for Boston, Ward 1 shows a Harriett Lander, aged 60 owning a house worth $800.  Living with her is Mary A. Mess and Joseph W Mess. 

Harriett appears in the 1880 Census, aged 70, living with her son Charles M Lander.

Harriett's death record indicates only the first names of her parents.

Children of John Lander and Harriett --- are:

      3.  William Pearce² Lander (William¹) was born Abt. 1816 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died Bet. 1881 - 1900 in Calaveras County California.  He married Sarah Coltman Bef. 07 August 1839 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts⁷.  She was born Abt. 27 February 1817 in Roxbury, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died 17 March 1863 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts⁸.

Notes for William Pearce Lander:

William Pearce is associated with these parents based on his middle name only.  No overt evidence of his birth has been found so far (23 July 2006)

William Lander appears in the 1850 Census living in East Boston Ward 4, aged 31, mariner, living with wife Sarah, aged 30 and children M A, aged 9, William, aged 7 and Malvina, aged 3.

William P Landers appears in the 1860 US Census living in East Boston, aged 44, Master Mariner, with wife Sarah, aged 42 and children Anne, aged 19, William aged 17 (apprentice to sail maker), Malvina, aged 13 and Louisa, aged 10.  They are apparently living in the home of Sarah's brother Henry Coltman and his family.

A William P Lander appears in the 1870 US Census in San Andreas, Calaveras County California, aged 54, laborer.  He indicates he was born in Massachusetts.  He is alone.

In the 1880 Census, William again appears living in Calaveras County California, aged 65, Miner, widower.  He is living alone.  He indicates he was born in Maine, his father was born in Ireland and his mother was born in Mass⁹.

William does not appear in the 1900 census.

More About William Pearce Lander:

Occupation: 1857, Mariner

Residence: 1857, Decateur Street, East Boston

Children of William Lander and Sarah Coltman are:

      4.  Francis A² Lander (William¹) was born Abt. 20 June 1819 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died 13 November 1908 in Cambridge, Middlesex County Massachusetts¹⁵.  He married Harriett Kenney 01 May 1846 in Medford, Middlesex County Massachusetts¹⁶, daughter of Jeremiah Kenney and Abigail Peirce.  She was born Abt. 05 October 1826 in Boothbay, Maine, and died 13 November 1908 in Cambridge, Middlesex County Massachusetts¹⁷.

Notes for Francis A Lander:

Francis A Landers appears in the 1850 US Census living in Medford, aged 31, Joiner, with wife Harriett, aged 24 born Maine, and son William, aged 3.  Their net worth is about $400.

Francis appears in the 1860 US Census living in Somerville, aged 41, ship joiner with wife Harriett R and children William F, aged 13, Robert E, aged 5, Harriett P, aged 3 and Joseph A, aged 1¹⁸.

Francis died on the same day as his wife in Cambridge, and their death certificates are consecutively placed in the record.  His father is listed as William Lander, born in England.  His mother is listed as Anna Pearce, born in Townsend Massachusetts.  The record indicates he died after his wife.

More About Francis A Lander:

Occupation: 1857, Ship joiner

Residence: 1908, 335 Pearl Street Cambridge Massachusetts

Children of Francis Lander and Harriett Kenney are:

More About William F Lander:

Occupation: 1875, Wood Worker

      @5.  Helena Frances² Lander (William¹) was born Abt. 08 August 1825 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts²⁵, and died 15 July 1904 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts²⁵.  She married (1) Edward L Fowler²⁶ Bef. 1845.  He was born Bet. 1820 - 1825 in Nova Scotia, Canada, and died Bef. March 1858.  She married (2) Samuel W Mess 29 March 1858 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts²⁷, son of Francis Mess and Abigail Woodbury.  He was born Abt. 23 January 1811 in Baltimore Maryland²⁸, and died 02 June 1899 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts²⁸.

Notes for Helena Frances Lander:

In the marriage record to Samuel W Mess, Helena's name is clearly given as Helena Francis Farmer, and the Commonwealth has indexed her name as such.  This is a mystery, as there is no other evidence of a marriage to a man named Farmer.

In the death record of her son Charles C F Mess, Helena is called Eleanor, and is said to have been born in Boston.

In the marriage record of her daughter Anna, her name is given as Elena.

In her death record, Helena Lander lists her parents as William Lander of Boston and --- Pearce from Townsend New Hampshire.  She was last livng at 53 Mansfield Street in Gloucester.

More About Helena Frances Lander:

Burial: 17 July 1904, Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester

More About Edward L Fowler:

More About Samuel W Mess:

Children of Helena Lander and Edward Fowler:

Children of Helena Lander and Samuel Mess:

Generation No. 3

      7.  Harriett³ Lander (John², William¹) was born Bet. 1832 - 1833 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts.  She married Joseph Albert 25 January 1855 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts³².  He was born Abt. 1832 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts.

Notes for Harriett Lander:

In the 1870 US Census, Harriett, aged 34, is living with her mother Harriett in East Boston.  Living with her is her daughter Eliza F Albert, aged 14 and Mary A Mess, aged 33.

Notes for Joseph Albert:

Joseph appears in the 1860 US Census living in East Boston, aged 28, painter with wife Harriett, aged 27 and children Eliza aged 4, Josephine aged 2  and Charles aged 9 months.  Also living with them is his mother-in law Harriett, aged 45, nurse, Mary A Lander, aged 24 Tailoress, and Charles Lander, aged 17, Salesman.

Child of Harriett Lander and Joseph Albert is:

      8.  Mary Ann³ Lander (John², William¹) was born Bet. 1836 - 1840 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts, and died 1893 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.  She married Joseph Somes Mess 25 December 1862 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts³⁴, son of Samuel Mess and Susan Somes.  He was born 28 September 1841 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts³⁵, and died 10 December 1907 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts³⁶.

More About Joseph Somes Mess:

Marriage Notes for Mary Lander and Joseph Mess:

This marriage did not last, for in the 1870 US Census Mary Ann and Joseph are living with her mother.

Child of Mary Lander and Joseph Mess:

      9.  Charles M³ Lander (John², William¹) was born Abt. 1843 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts.  He married (1) Sarah L Warren 21 November 1869 in Charlestown, Middlesex County Massachusetts⁴⁰, daughter of Frank Warren and Mary ---.  She was born Abt. 13 August 1845 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, and died 23 November 1872 in Somerville, Middlesex County Massachusetts⁴¹.  He married (2) Ida E Hurnphrist 11 October 1877 in Boston, Suffolk County Massachusetts⁴².  She was born in Concord New Hampshire, and died Bef. 1880.  He married (3) Edith M Hammond 30 July 1882 in Somerville, Middlesex County Massachusetts⁴³, daughter of William Hammond and Mary ---.  She was born Abt. 1858 in South Elliott Maine.

Notes for Charles M Lander:

Charles appears in the 1880 US Census living in Somerville, aged 34, News Mailer, with son Carl, aged 1.  Also living with him are his mother Harriett Lander, aged 70, sister, Mary A Mess, aged 40 and nephew Joseph Mess, aged 16. 

Child of Charles Lander and Ida Hurnphrist is:

Child of Charles Lander and Edith Hammond is:

      19.  Joseph A³ Lander (Francis A², William¹) was born 21 March 1859 in Medford, Middlesex County Massachusetts⁴⁵.  He married (1) Alberta L McCaul 21 June 1893 in Salem, Essex County Massachusetts⁴⁶, daughter of John McCaul and Bertha ---.  She was born Abt. 1873 in Nova Scotia, and died 1901 in Lynn, Essex County Massachusetts⁴⁷.  He married (2) Frances Isabelle Washburn 26 January 1904 in Lynn, Essex County Massachusetts, daughter of Oscar Washburn and Edith Foreman.  She was born Abt. 1886 in Goshen Massachusetts.

Child of Joseph Lander and Alberta McCaul is:

Child of Joseph Lander and Frances Washburn is:

Lander Family Endnotes

1.  Boston, Town of, A Report of the Record Commissioners of the City of Boston including Selectmen's Minutes,  (Multiple volumes, 1-39 covering the period from about 1700-1822 including births, marriages and deaths interspersed throughout.), V30.

2.  Hallowell, Henry C, compiler , Vital Records of Townsend, Middlesex County Massachusetts,  (Boston, NEHGS 1992), p247.

3.  6th Census of the United States, 1850, Roll 334 Bk 1 Pg 144a.

4.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V337, p189.

5.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V401, p219, Landers.

6.  6th Census of the United States, 1850, Roll: M432_334; Page: 144; Image: 289.

7.  "Columbian Centenial," Aug.7,1839.

8.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V167, p34.

9.  United States, Government of, 9th Census of the United States, 1880, Roll 63, Pg 358b.

10.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V158, p77.

11.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V182, p95.

12.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V53, p66.

13.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V246, p184.

14.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V116, p20.

15.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, 1908:  V27, p241.

16.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V25, p61.

17.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, 1908:  V27, p242.

18.  United States, Government of, 7th Census of the United States, 1860,  (1860), Roll 506, Bk 1, page 35.

19.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V23, p66.

20.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V273, p172.

21.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V52, p122.

22.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V76, p97.

23.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V91, p131.

24.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V106, p173.

25.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, 1904, V45, p358.

26.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V244, p201.

27.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages.

28.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V492, p456.

29.  United States, Government of, 8th Census of the United States, 1870, Roll 608, bk 1, page 403a.

30.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V83, p7, as "male."

31.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V220, p183.

32.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V89, p11.

33.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V92, p52.

34.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V155, p115.

35.  Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts, City of, Vital Records of Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849,  (The Essex Institute, Salem MA, 1924), V1, p471.

36.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, 1907:  V21, p446.

37.  United States, Government of, 7th Census of the United States, 1860,  (1860), Vol 499, Book 1, Page 350.

38.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V159, p161.

39.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V344, p234, This record was ammended by changing the date of marriage from 10 18 1883.  This ammendment is found in V6, p643.

40.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V218, p157.

41.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V248, p256.

42.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V291, p112.

43.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V335, p219.

44.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, 1910:  V595, p699.

45.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V124, p145.

46.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Marriages, V433, p501.

47.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Deaths, V516, p543.

48.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V496, p514.

49.  Massachusetts, Commonwealth of, Massachusetts Vital Records:  Births, V542, p551.

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