Lander History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Lander Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Peter Lander, who arrived in Virginia in 1704 2
• David Lander, who landed in Maryland in 1716 2
• Thomas Lander, who settled in Annapolis in 1719
• John Lander who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1724
• Samuel Lander, who settled in Georgia in 1737
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Lander Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Jonas Lander, aged 28, who landed in New York in 1804 2
• Anthony Lander, who landed in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1836 2
• Katherina Lander, who settled in Texas in 1843
• Michael Lander, aged 55, who arrived in Missouri in 1846 2
• John Calvert Lander, who arrived in New York in 1846 2
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Lander Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

• Mr. Daniel H. Lander, (b. 1874), aged 26, Cornish carpenter, from St Ives, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "Campania" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 17th March 1900 en route to Red Jacket, Michigan, USA 3

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lander Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Mr. Andrew Lander U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1784 4

Lander Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

• Stepen Lander was the owner of a fishing room at Bayleys Cove, Newfoundland in 1806 5
• William Lander, who settled in Catalina, Newfoundland in 1808 5
• Mr. Joseph Lander, (b. 1831), aged 24, Cornish tailor departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, he died in the sinking 6
• Mrs. Ann Lander, (b. 1833), aged 22, Cornish settler departing from Falmouth destined for Quebec, Canada aboard the ship "Barque John" on 3rd May 1855 which sank after striking the reef, she died in the sinking 6

Lander Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

• Mr. William Lander, English convict who was convicted in Surrey, England for life for high treason, transported aboard the "Duke of Portland" in January 1807, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he was part of the Despard Plot in 1802 to kill King George III 7
• Mr. Charles Lander, English convict who was convicted in Warwick, Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Caledonia" in 19th June 1822, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 8
• Mr. Robert Lander, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st September 1832, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 9
• Miss Agnes Lander, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Buffalo" on 4th May 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 10
• Mr. William Lander, English convict who was convicted in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 27th May 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 11
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Lander Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

• John Lander, who landed in Bay of Islands, New Zealand in 1836 aboard the ship Aquillain
• Alfred Lander, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
• Charles Lander, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
• David Lander, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
• Frederick Lander, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
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• Eric Steven Lander (b. 1957), American mathematician and geneticist, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Nominee
• David L. Lander (1947-2020), American character actor, comedian, musician, and baseball scout, best known for his portrayal of Squiggy on the sitcom Laverne & Shirley
• James Albert "Jim" Lander (1930-2020), American politician, Comptroller General of South Carolina (1999-2003)
• William Lander (1817-1868), American Democratic Party politician, Member of North Carolina House of Commons from Lincoln County, 1852-53
• Sarah Lander, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952
• Samuel Lander, American politician, Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention Livingston and McLean counties, 1847
• R. Walter Lander, American Democratic Party politician, Member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1942
• Jesse Dewayne Lander (1892-1960), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Alaska territorial House of Representatives 4th District, 1939-46; Speaker of Alaska Territory House of Representatives, 1945-46
• Charles H. Lander, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Arkansas 4th District, 1874
• Mrs. Patricia Eve Lander M.B.E., British Deputy Headteacher for Colnbrook Special Needs School in Watford, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities 12
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• History of the Landers Family in America by Simon Elbert Booner.