Carol Middleton:
John Lanier, Nicholas' first son, born in London by 1565 [Greenwich, Kent, England], was a flutist. He married on 17 Oct 1585 Frances Galliardello at Holy Minories; she was born 04 Nov 1566 in Holy Minories, daughter of Mark Anthony Galliardello, one of the Queens' musicians, a native of Venice and had been sent for by King Henry VIII.
Frances Galliardello was from a family of Italian musicians to the court of Henry VIII. John was appointed in 1582 musician to court of Elizabeth I and spent a lifetime of service as court musician. He died 05 Dec 1616 in Camberwell, County Surry, England
Their children:
1. Mark Anthony, baptized Aug. 26, 1587 at the Holy Minories, and died the same day;
2. Mark Anthony II, Lanier (m. Judith -?; d. 1660),
3. Nicholas Lanier (b.1588; baptized Sept. 10, 1588 at Holy Minories, m. Elizabeth -?),
4. Judith Lanier (b.1591; baptized 12/20/1590, at the Holy Minories, m. Edward Norgate 9/21/1613),
5. John Lanier (b.after 1598; m. Eleanor -?),also a musician
6. Francis Lanier (b.after 1598)
7. Lucretia Lanier (b.after 1598),
8. Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1598).
Their son Nicholas, the Younger was the most well-known of all the Laniers of England; he was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I; composed music for the masques of Ben Johnson; Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks for the King.
John's burial was recorded 12/5/1615 in Camberwell, County Surry, England.
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Sometimes before 1610, John and Frances Lanier had moved to Camberwell, County Surry, probably to be near her mother, Margerie Galliardello, who died there in Feb. 1610/11, her will was dated Feb. 15, 1610, and proved Mar. 9, 1610/11 (archdeaconry Court of Surry, register Berry, Folio 178). She names a son Ceasar, and a daughter Frances Lanier, wife of John Lanier, one of his Majesties Musicians.
They were still living in Camberwell when John Lanier made his will Nov. 21, 1617, which proved there Dec. 21, 1616 in the Archdeaconry Court of Surry. The Parish Register of St. Giles Church, Camberwell, recorded his burial as "the 5th day of Dec. 1616".
His Will names his wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John and Francis, two daughters, Lucretia and Elizabeth, both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier, Gent. at their ages of eighteen; my daughter Judith, wife of Edward Norgate. He requests that he be buried in the Chancel of Camberwell Church "near my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello". He leaves to his wife, a messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life, Frances Lanier, relict and executrix.
[John's son Nicholas Lanier 1588-1665 is the grandson of Nicholas Lanier, who died in 1611.]
ABOUT JOHN'S FATHER, NICHOLAS, HIS SIBLINGS and RELATIVES;
Louise Ingersoll: from the book "Lanier"
Nicholas (John's father):
Birth: 1544 in Rouen, France
Death: 31 Jan 1610/11 in County Kent, England
Occupation: Musician France and England
He was in the Court of King Henry II of France (listed as the royal flutist), and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England. He was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. He played the flute and the cornet. During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561.
Residence: Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street (near the Tower of London) 25 Oct 1561 London, England
In 1559, King Henri met a painful end as the result of a wound inflicted by a Scottish opponent during a tournament. Nicholas was approached by emissaries of the Earl of Hertford, who in June or July, 1561 was visiting Paris. He was looking to find a new flautist to replace a member of the English royal Musick who had recently died, and recruited Nicholas to fill this place. Nicholas was officially appointed, and found lodgings with a fellow French musician, Guillaume de Vache.
He had six sons, all of whom were musicians to the Queen and Kings; and four daughters, two of whom married musicians; and later eight or more grandsons became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the royal family. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier, Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death his son, Andrea succeeded him "for life".
Carol Middleton:
Nicholas Lanier of Rouen, France, played the flute and the cornet. He was flutist to Henri II of France, listed on the "Chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" for years 1559-60 of the French king's Chambers.
During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas Lanier arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561. Nicholas settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London.
Nicholas' wife, LUCREECE BASSANO, was the daughter of the Bassano family of musicians who came to England to serve Henry VIII. They probably originated from the city of Bassano del Grappa near Venice. At that time, the fabulous Renaissance courts of the Medici were winding down and the artists and musicians of those courts were seeking work elsewhere. So one can imagine that our Lucreece was of a very cultured background. Assuredly, she was as instrumental as her husband, Nicholas Lanier, in passing her own enlightenment on to her children.
The bright young queen Elizabeth I, thrilled at the New Age she generated, drew artists, poets, scholars and musicians to England from all over Europe. Naturally they wished to be near the brilliant star Elizabeth. Here the Arts were glorified. Here was the epicenter of a cultural explosion. This was the time of William Shakespeare and Ben Johnson. Explorers such as Francis Drake were discovering new worlds; Walter Raleigh was forming expeditions colonize them.
The Laniers were right in the midst of it. In court, marriages were arranged by the Queen. Nicholas Lanier was paired with Lucreece Bassano, daughter of Anthony Bassano, a Venetian musician of the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas was made Master of Flutes. The couple prospered, acquiring a great deal of property in East Greenwich, Blackheath, and nearby. Their home was reportedly fitted up with a theatre.
Nicholas Lanier was apponted Musician of the Flutes in 1604. He served Henry II of France and Elizabeth I and James I of England. Three generations of this remarkable family served British royalty as court musicians, poets and artists; their efforts are well-documented and their efforts were well-rewarded.
1630
A ship arrested en route for Spain loaded with "prohibited goods" was the "Lanier" of Rouen.
Carol Middleton's Lanier / Bassano Legacy:
Listed here are those known to have the Lanier / Bassano artisic gifts. If there seems to be a giant gap in years, it may be that the colonial Laniers and their close descendants were occupied with survival, instead of artistic pursuits.
John Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, lifetime of service as court musician to Elizabeth I and James I. Nicholas Lanier, the Younger, son of John, was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I. Other sons, Mark Antony Lanier and John Lanier were musicians.
Alphonse Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, instrumentalist for Elizabeth I and James I. [ALPHONSE LANIER, second son of Nicholas and Lucreece Lanier, was a musician, called an instrumentalist. He was also a Captain in the Irish Service. He died November 1613, leaving his wife Emelia (Bassano), who was buried April 3, 1645 at St. James Church, Clerkenwell. Their son, Henry Lanier, was a flutist, having been trained by his uncle Andrea.]
Jeronimo Bassano, composer and musician who moved his family of musicians to serve at the court of Henry VIII. Jeronimo's musician sons were, probably, Anthony, Jacamo, Jasper, John, and Baptisa.
Gionanni Bassano, composer and musician, was Maestro di Concerto at St. Mark's, Venice 1575 -1616; he was the first conductor in the Bassano family. Another who composed was Augustine Bassano.
Jacopo Bassano, painter whose work is hanging today at the Museum of Bassano del Grappo.
Emelia Bassano Lanier, poet and musician of the virginal.
Jerome Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the sackbut (something like a trombone), artist. At least one of his children, William Lanier, was a musician.
Clement Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the recorder.
Andrea Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, flutist and teacher of musicians, succeeded his father as Master of the Flutes for Life. Son Thomas Lanier was a musician.
Alfonso Ferrabosco, violinist, composer of the King's Music, husband of Ellen Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier). Three of their sons--Alphonse Ferrabosco, Henry Ferrabosco, John Ferrabosco--were musicians. His wife is Nicholas Lanier's daughter, Ellen Lanier.
Thomas Foxe, musician, husband of Frances Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier).
Daniel Ferrand violinist, husband of Katherine Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier)
Sidney Lanier, poet and flutist. Read his poems The Marshes of Glynn and Individuality.
Genevieve Lanier, poet.
Lena Ada Dixson, artist, singer and pianist, great-granddaughter of Major Lewis Lanier,
Lena Andrews, singer and pianist, daughter of Lena Ada Dixson, Beverly Sloan, art major and wit, granddaughter of Lena Ada Dixson --
and
eight great-granddaughters of Lena Ada Dixson, all artists or musicians.
Troy Lanier, artist. Mary Catharine Smith, artist, daughter of Troy Lanier.
Carol Nicol, artist, designer, granddaughter of Troy Lanier. As a very small girl, she was given a birthday gift of a violin. Never having touched a violin, she picked it up and immediately played "Happy Birthday to Me".
Lucy Lanier Andrews and Tennessee Williams, the famous playwrite, whose name is Thomas Lanier Williams, descend from Nicholas Lanier through Rebecca Lanier, Tennessee Williams' great-great-great grandmother. Rebecca Lanier Williams and Lucy Lanier Andrews share the same great-grandfather, John Lanier. Lucy's half-sister, Elizabeth Warren "Patsey" Lanier, also so descends. Lucy's great-great grandson, William Lafayette Andrews, Jr., was a gifted musician.
JOHN LANIER'S WIFE:
Carol Middleton:
Married: on 17 Oct 1585 in London, John and Frances moved to Camberwell, Surry befire 1610, probably to be near her mother.
John's will dated 21 Nov 1617, proved 21 Dec 1616 (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry), names wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John, Francis, daughters Lucretia and Elizabeth "both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier Gent. at their ages of eighteen"; daughter Judith requested burial at St. Giles in the Chancel "near my mother-in-law Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello"; left Frances a "messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life." Frances was executirx.
Frances was from a family of Italian musicians who came to the court of Henry VIII; her father was a Venetian and had been sent for by Henry VIII. She had a brother Ceasar Galliardello, who along with Frances was named in their mother Margerie's will.
Frances' Parents:
Mark Anthony Galliardello and Margerie ?. Mark Anthony Galliardello died 1585, death registered at Holy Minories. Margerie's will dated 15 Feb 1610, proved 9 Mar 1610-1. (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry, Register Berry, folio 178).
Frances and John's children were:
1. Mark Anthony Lanier, born about 1587, baptized 26 Aug 1587, Holy
Minories. Died 26 Aug 1587.
2. Nicholas Lanier, born about 1588, baptized 10 Sept 1588, Holy
Minories. Married Elizabeth -?. Called Nicholas Lanier the Younger.
Nicholas Lanier was a great musician, composer, artist-- Master of the
King's Music for Charles I, appointed 11 July 1626. He composed music
for the masques of Ben Johnson, including "Lovers Made Men". It was
Nicholas who convinced the King to bring Van Dyck to England. His own
portrait was painted by VanDyck and the work hangs in Vienna at the
Kunsthistoiches Museum. Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks
for the King (see Gordon Callon's bio of Nicholas Lanier II) and he
assembled a vast collection for the king-- all of which were later
dispersed when Charles I was executed-- indeed, some of the paintings
were purchased by Laniers, in order to save them-- his uncles Clement
Lanier and Jerome Lanier bought several. John Evelyn, in his diary,
noted seeing at "Old Jerome Laniere's, Greenwich, some pictures which
surely had been the King's." Nicholas the Younger bought four of the
paintings. Nicholas lost his position during the Civil War, but was
restored by Charles II.
3. Judith Lanier, born about 1591 baptized 20 Dec 1590, Holy Minories.
Married Edward Norgate 9/21/1613, Shudy Camps, Cambridge. Edward was
Keeper of the Organ. Their daughter: Frances Norgate (b. 1614).
4. Mark Anthony Lanier II, born probably 1592. Married Judith ?. They
lived at Stepney. Their son was probably: Mark Lanier, first immigrant
to America (b. 1619; transported to Norfolk, VA before 1638 by Frances
Mason; testified for Tristan Mason in May 1641 and said he was age 24;
m. Barbara ? in Norfolk, VA; d. about 1660; widow Barbara then married
Tristan Mason-- note: there is another Marke Lanere who was
transported by Edward Coles in 1632, Patent Book No. 3, according to
"Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1", pp 266). Mark Anthony Lanier died 1660,
Stepney; Judith was administrator of estate. Mark Anthony Lanier II
died 1660, Stepney, London.
5. John Lanier, born probably about 1594. Married Eleanor -?. They were
of St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London. Their children were: Frances
Lanier (m. Thomas Hubbard), Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1634; m. ?
Dean), Sir John Lanier (b. after 1634; was a professional soldier.
Distinguished himself in troops of English Auxiliaries in France,
losing an eye in the process; succceeded Sir Thomas Morgan as Governor
of the Isle of Jersey; was knighted in about 1688 by King William; was
in Ireland in 1690 and bravely led his troops to victory in the Battle
of Boyne, according to Macauley in his "History of England"; made
Gentleman of the Horse by William in 1692. Wounded in battle at
Steenkirk, 3 Aug 1692, died 29 Aug 1692; buried "beside his Lady,
inside the Communion Rail", St. Annes, Soho, London). John Lanier died
and was buried at St. Giles; Eleanor is also buried there.
6. Francis Lanier, born probably about 1596.
7. Lucretia Lanier, born after 1598.
8. Elizabeth Lanier, born.after 1598. Probably the sister of Nicholas
Lanier named in his will as "Sister Dunne", meaning she probably
married ? Dunne, living in Chiswick, Middlesex.
John Lanier, Nicholas' first son, born in London by 1565 [Greenwich, Kent, England], was a flutist. He married on 17 Oct 1585 Frances Galliardello at Holy Minories; she was born 04 Nov 1566 in Holy Minories, daughter of Mark Anthony Galliardello, one of the Queens' musicians, a native of Venice and had been sent for by King Henry VIII.
Frances Galliardello was from a family of Italian musicians to the court of Henry VIII. John was appointed in 1582 musician to court of Elizabeth I and spent a lifetime of service as court musician. He died 05 Dec 1616 in Camberwell, County Surry, England
Their children:
1. Mark Anthony, baptized Aug. 26, 1587 at the Holy Minories, and died the same day;
2. Mark Anthony II, Lanier (m. Judith -?; d. 1660),
3. Nicholas Lanier (b.1588; baptized Sept. 10, 1588 at Holy Minories, m. Elizabeth -?),
4. Judith Lanier (b.1591; baptized 12/20/1590, at the Holy Minories, m. Edward Norgate 9/21/1613),
5. John Lanier (b.after 1598; m. Eleanor -?),also a musician
6. Francis Lanier (b.after 1598)
7. Lucretia Lanier (b.after 1598),
8. Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1598).
Their son Nicholas, the Younger was the most well-known of all the Laniers of England; he was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I; composed music for the masques of Ben Johnson; Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks for the King.
John's burial was recorded 12/5/1615 in Camberwell, County Surry, England.
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Sometimes before 1610, John and Frances Lanier had moved to Camberwell, County Surry, probably to be near her mother, Margerie Galliardello, who died there in Feb. 1610/11, her will was dated Feb. 15, 1610, and proved Mar. 9, 1610/11 (archdeaconry Court of Surry, register Berry, Folio 178). She names a son Ceasar, and a daughter Frances Lanier, wife of John Lanier, one of his Majesties Musicians.
They were still living in Camberwell when John Lanier made his will Nov. 21, 1617, which proved there Dec. 21, 1616 in the Archdeaconry Court of Surry. The Parish Register of St. Giles Church, Camberwell, recorded his burial as "the 5th day of Dec. 1616".
His Will names his wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John and Francis, two daughters, Lucretia and Elizabeth, both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier, Gent. at their ages of eighteen; my daughter Judith, wife of Edward Norgate. He requests that he be buried in the Chancel of Camberwell Church "near my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello". He leaves to his wife, a messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life, Frances Lanier, relict and executrix.
[John's son Nicholas Lanier 1588-1665 is the grandson of Nicholas Lanier, who died in 1611.]
ABOUT JOHN'S FATHER, NICHOLAS, HIS SIBLINGS and RELATIVES;
Louise Ingersoll: from the book "Lanier"
Nicholas (John's father):
Birth: 1544 in Rouen, France
Death: 31 Jan 1610/11 in County Kent, England
Occupation: Musician France and England
He was in the Court of King Henry II of France (listed as the royal flutist), and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England. He was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. He played the flute and the cornet. During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561.
Residence: Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street (near the Tower of London) 25 Oct 1561 London, England
In 1559, King Henri met a painful end as the result of a wound inflicted by a Scottish opponent during a tournament. Nicholas was approached by emissaries of the Earl of Hertford, who in June or July, 1561 was visiting Paris. He was looking to find a new flautist to replace a member of the English royal Musick who had recently died, and recruited Nicholas to fill this place. Nicholas was officially appointed, and found lodgings with a fellow French musician, Guillaume de Vache.
He had six sons, all of whom were musicians to the Queen and Kings; and four daughters, two of whom married musicians; and later eight or more grandsons became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the royal family. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier, Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death his son, Andrea succeeded him "for life".
Carol Middleton:
Nicholas Lanier of Rouen, France, played the flute and the cornet. He was flutist to Henri II of France, listed on the "Chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" for years 1559-60 of the French king's Chambers.
During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas Lanier arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561. Nicholas settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London.
Nicholas' wife, LUCREECE BASSANO, was the daughter of the Bassano family of musicians who came to England to serve Henry VIII. They probably originated from the city of Bassano del Grappa near Venice. At that time, the fabulous Renaissance courts of the Medici were winding down and the artists and musicians of those courts were seeking work elsewhere. So one can imagine that our Lucreece was of a very cultured background. Assuredly, she was as instrumental as her husband, Nicholas Lanier, in passing her own enlightenment on to her children.
The bright young queen Elizabeth I, thrilled at the New Age she generated, drew artists, poets, scholars and musicians to England from all over Europe. Naturally they wished to be near the brilliant star Elizabeth. Here the Arts were glorified. Here was the epicenter of a cultural explosion. This was the time of William Shakespeare and Ben Johnson. Explorers such as Francis Drake were discovering new worlds; Walter Raleigh was forming expeditions colonize them.
The Laniers were right in the midst of it. In court, marriages were arranged by the Queen. Nicholas Lanier was paired with Lucreece Bassano, daughter of Anthony Bassano, a Venetian musician of the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas was made Master of Flutes. The couple prospered, acquiring a great deal of property in East Greenwich, Blackheath, and nearby. Their home was reportedly fitted up with a theatre.
Nicholas Lanier was apponted Musician of the Flutes in 1604. He served Henry II of France and Elizabeth I and James I of England. Three generations of this remarkable family served British royalty as court musicians, poets and artists; their efforts are well-documented and their efforts were well-rewarded.
1630
A ship arrested en route for Spain loaded with "prohibited goods" was the "Lanier" of Rouen.
Carol Middleton's Lanier / Bassano Legacy:
Listed here are those known to have the Lanier / Bassano artisic gifts. If there seems to be a giant gap in years, it may be that the colonial Laniers and their close descendants were occupied with survival, instead of artistic pursuits.
John Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, lifetime of service as court musician to Elizabeth I and James I. Nicholas Lanier, the Younger, son of John, was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I. Other sons, Mark Antony Lanier and John Lanier were musicians.
Alphonse Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, instrumentalist for Elizabeth I and James I. [ALPHONSE LANIER, second son of Nicholas and Lucreece Lanier, was a musician, called an instrumentalist. He was also a Captain in the Irish Service. He died November 1613, leaving his wife Emelia (Bassano), who was buried April 3, 1645 at St. James Church, Clerkenwell. Their son, Henry Lanier, was a flutist, having been trained by his uncle Andrea.]
Jeronimo Bassano, composer and musician who moved his family of musicians to serve at the court of Henry VIII. Jeronimo's musician sons were, probably, Anthony, Jacamo, Jasper, John, and Baptisa.
Gionanni Bassano, composer and musician, was Maestro di Concerto at St. Mark's, Venice 1575 -1616; he was the first conductor in the Bassano family. Another who composed was Augustine Bassano.
Jacopo Bassano, painter whose work is hanging today at the Museum of Bassano del Grappo.
Emelia Bassano Lanier, poet and musician of the virginal.
Jerome Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the sackbut (something like a trombone), artist. At least one of his children, William Lanier, was a musician.
Clement Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the recorder.
Andrea Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, flutist and teacher of musicians, succeeded his father as Master of the Flutes for Life. Son Thomas Lanier was a musician.
Alfonso Ferrabosco, violinist, composer of the King's Music, husband of Ellen Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier). Three of their sons--Alphonse Ferrabosco, Henry Ferrabosco, John Ferrabosco--were musicians. His wife is Nicholas Lanier's daughter, Ellen Lanier.
Thomas Foxe, musician, husband of Frances Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier).
Daniel Ferrand violinist, husband of Katherine Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier)
Sidney Lanier, poet and flutist. Read his poems The Marshes of Glynn and Individuality.
Genevieve Lanier, poet.
Lena Ada Dixson, artist, singer and pianist, great-granddaughter of Major Lewis Lanier,
Lena Andrews, singer and pianist, daughter of Lena Ada Dixson, Beverly Sloan, art major and wit, granddaughter of Lena Ada Dixson --
and
eight great-granddaughters of Lena Ada Dixson, all artists or musicians.
Troy Lanier, artist. Mary Catharine Smith, artist, daughter of Troy Lanier.
Carol Nicol, artist, designer, granddaughter of Troy Lanier. As a very small girl, she was given a birthday gift of a violin. Never having touched a violin, she picked it up and immediately played "Happy Birthday to Me".
Lucy Lanier Andrews and Tennessee Williams, the famous playwrite, whose name is Thomas Lanier Williams, descend from Nicholas Lanier through Rebecca Lanier, Tennessee Williams' great-great-great grandmother. Rebecca Lanier Williams and Lucy Lanier Andrews share the same great-grandfather, John Lanier. Lucy's half-sister, Elizabeth Warren "Patsey" Lanier, also so descends. Lucy's great-great grandson, William Lafayette Andrews, Jr., was a gifted musician.
JOHN LANIER'S WIFE:
Carol Middleton:
Married: on 17 Oct 1585 in London, John and Frances moved to Camberwell, Surry befire 1610, probably to be near her mother.
John's will dated 21 Nov 1617, proved 21 Dec 1616 (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry), names wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John, Francis, daughters Lucretia and Elizabeth "both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier Gent. at their ages of eighteen"; daughter Judith requested burial at St. Giles in the Chancel "near my mother-in-law Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello"; left Frances a "messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life." Frances was executirx.
Frances was from a family of Italian musicians who came to the court of Henry VIII; her father was a Venetian and had been sent for by Henry VIII. She had a brother Ceasar Galliardello, who along with Frances was named in their mother Margerie's will.
Frances' Parents:
Mark Anthony Galliardello and Margerie ?. Mark Anthony Galliardello died 1585, death registered at Holy Minories. Margerie's will dated 15 Feb 1610, proved 9 Mar 1610-1. (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry, Register Berry, folio 178).
Frances and John's children were:
1. Mark Anthony Lanier, born about 1587, baptized 26 Aug 1587, Holy
Minories. Died 26 Aug 1587.
2. Nicholas Lanier, born about 1588, baptized 10 Sept 1588, Holy
Minories. Married Elizabeth -?. Called Nicholas Lanier the Younger.
Nicholas Lanier was a great musician, composer, artist-- Master of the
King's Music for Charles I, appointed 11 July 1626. He composed music
for the masques of Ben Johnson, including "Lovers Made Men". It was
Nicholas who convinced the King to bring Van Dyck to England. His own
portrait was painted by VanDyck and the work hangs in Vienna at the
Kunsthistoiches Museum. Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks
for the King (see Gordon Callon's bio of Nicholas Lanier II) and he
assembled a vast collection for the king-- all of which were later
dispersed when Charles I was executed-- indeed, some of the paintings
were purchased by Laniers, in order to save them-- his uncles Clement
Lanier and Jerome Lanier bought several. John Evelyn, in his diary,
noted seeing at "Old Jerome Laniere's, Greenwich, some pictures which
surely had been the King's." Nicholas the Younger bought four of the
paintings. Nicholas lost his position during the Civil War, but was
restored by Charles II.
3. Judith Lanier, born about 1591 baptized 20 Dec 1590, Holy Minories.
Married Edward Norgate 9/21/1613, Shudy Camps, Cambridge. Edward was
Keeper of the Organ. Their daughter: Frances Norgate (b. 1614).
4. Mark Anthony Lanier II, born probably 1592. Married Judith ?. They
lived at Stepney. Their son was probably: Mark Lanier, first immigrant
to America (b. 1619; transported to Norfolk, VA before 1638 by Frances
Mason; testified for Tristan Mason in May 1641 and said he was age 24;
m. Barbara ? in Norfolk, VA; d. about 1660; widow Barbara then married
Tristan Mason-- note: there is another Marke Lanere who was
transported by Edward Coles in 1632, Patent Book No. 3, according to
"Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1", pp 266). Mark Anthony Lanier died 1660,
Stepney; Judith was administrator of estate. Mark Anthony Lanier II
died 1660, Stepney, London.
5. John Lanier, born probably about 1594. Married Eleanor -?. They were
of St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London. Their children were: Frances
Lanier (m. Thomas Hubbard), Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1634; m. ?
Dean), Sir John Lanier (b. after 1634; was a professional soldier.
Distinguished himself in troops of English Auxiliaries in France,
losing an eye in the process; succceeded Sir Thomas Morgan as Governor
of the Isle of Jersey; was knighted in about 1688 by King William; was
in Ireland in 1690 and bravely led his troops to victory in the Battle
of Boyne, according to Macauley in his "History of England"; made
Gentleman of the Horse by William in 1692. Wounded in battle at
Steenkirk, 3 Aug 1692, died 29 Aug 1692; buried "beside his Lady,
inside the Communion Rail", St. Annes, Soho, London). John Lanier died
and was buried at St. Giles; Eleanor is also buried there.
6. Francis Lanier, born probably about 1596.
7. Lucretia Lanier, born after 1598.
8. Elizabeth Lanier, born.after 1598. Probably the sister of Nicholas
Lanier named in his will as "Sister Dunne", meaning she probably
married ? Dunne, living in Chiswick, Middlesex.
Carol Middleton:
John Lanier, Nicholas' first son, born in London by 1565 [Greenwich, Kent, England], was a flutist. He married on 17 Oct 1585 Frances Galliardello at Holy Minories; she was born 04 Nov 1566 in Holy Minories, daughter of Mark Anthony Galliardello, one of the Queens' musicians, a native of Venice and had been sent for by King Henry VIII.
Frances Galliardello was from a family of Italian musicians to the court of Henry VIII. John was appointed in 1582 musician to court of Elizabeth I and spent a lifetime of service as court musician. He died 05 Dec 1616 in Camberwell, County Surry, England
Their children:
1. Mark Anthony, baptized Aug. 26, 1587 at the Holy Minories, and died the same day;
2. Mark Anthony II, Lanier (m. Judith -?; d. 1660),
3. Nicholas Lanier (b.1588; baptized Sept. 10, 1588 at Holy Minories, m. Elizabeth -?),
4. Judith Lanier (b.1591; baptized 12/20/1590, at the Holy Minories, m. Edward Norgate 9/21/1613),
5. John Lanier (b.after 1598; m. Eleanor -?),also a musician
6. Francis Lanier (b.after 1598)
7. Lucretia Lanier (b.after 1598),
8. Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1598).
Their son Nicholas, the Younger was the most well-known of all the Laniers of England; he was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I; composed music for the masques of Ben Johnson; Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks for the King.
John's burial was recorded 12/5/1615 in Camberwell, County Surry, England.
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Sometimes before 1610, John and Frances Lanier had moved to Camberwell, County Surry, probably to be near her mother, Margerie Galliardello, who died there in Feb. 1610/11, her will was dated Feb. 15, 1610, and proved Mar. 9, 1610/11 (archdeaconry Court of Surry, register Berry, Folio 178). She names a son Ceasar, and a daughter Frances Lanier, wife of John Lanier, one of his Majesties Musicians.
They were still living in Camberwell when John Lanier made his will Nov. 21, 1617, which proved there Dec. 21, 1616 in the Archdeaconry Court of Surry. The Parish Register of St. Giles Church, Camberwell, recorded his burial as "the 5th day of Dec. 1616".
His Will names his wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John and Francis, two daughters, Lucretia and Elizabeth, both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier, Gent. at their ages of eighteen; my daughter Judith, wife of Edward Norgate. He requests that he be buried in the Chancel of Camberwell Church "near my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello". He leaves to his wife, a messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life, Frances Lanier, relict and executrix.
[John's son Nicholas Lanier 1588-1665 is the grandson of Nicholas Lanier, who died in 1611.]
ABOUT JOHN'S FATHER, NICHOLAS, HIS SIBLINGS and RELATIVES;
Louise Ingersoll: from the book "Lanier"
Nicholas (John's father):
Birth: 1544 in Rouen, France
Death: 31 Jan 1610/11 in County Kent, England
Occupation: Musician France and England
He was in the Court of King Henry II of France (listed as the royal flutist), and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England. He was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. He played the flute and the cornet. During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561.
Residence: Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street (near the Tower of London) 25 Oct 1561 London, England
In 1559, King Henri met a painful end as the result of a wound inflicted by a Scottish opponent during a tournament. Nicholas was approached by emissaries of the Earl of Hertford, who in June or July, 1561 was visiting Paris. He was looking to find a new flautist to replace a member of the English royal Musick who had recently died, and recruited Nicholas to fill this place. Nicholas was officially appointed, and found lodgings with a fellow French musician, Guillaume de Vache.
He had six sons, all of whom were musicians to the Queen and Kings; and four daughters, two of whom married musicians; and later eight or more grandsons became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the royal family. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier, Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death his son, Andrea succeeded him "for life".
Carol Middleton:
Nicholas Lanier of Rouen, France, played the flute and the cornet. He was flutist to Henri II of France, listed on the "Chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" for years 1559-60 of the French king's Chambers.
During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas Lanier arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561. Nicholas settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London.
Nicholas' wife, LUCREECE BASSANO, was the daughter of the Bassano family of musicians who came to England to serve Henry VIII. They probably originated from the city of Bassano del Grappa near Venice. At that time, the fabulous Renaissance courts of the Medici were winding down and the artists and musicians of those courts were seeking work elsewhere. So one can imagine that our Lucreece was of a very cultured background. Assuredly, she was as instrumental as her husband, Nicholas Lanier, in passing her own enlightenment on to her children.
The bright young queen Elizabeth I, thrilled at the New Age she generated, drew artists, poets, scholars and musicians to England from all over Europe. Naturally they wished to be near the brilliant star Elizabeth. Here the Arts were glorified. Here was the epicenter of a cultural explosion. This was the time of William Shakespeare and Ben Johnson. Explorers such as Francis Drake were discovering new worlds; Walter Raleigh was forming expeditions colonize them.
The Laniers were right in the midst of it. In court, marriages were arranged by the Queen. Nicholas Lanier was paired with Lucreece Bassano, daughter of Anthony Bassano, a Venetian musician of the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas was made Master of Flutes. The couple prospered, acquiring a great deal of property in East Greenwich, Blackheath, and nearby. Their home was reportedly fitted up with a theatre.
Nicholas Lanier was apponted Musician of the Flutes in 1604. He served Henry II of France and Elizabeth I and James I of England. Three generations of this remarkable family served British royalty as court musicians, poets and artists; their efforts are well-documented and their efforts were well-rewarded.
1630
A ship arrested en route for Spain loaded with "prohibited goods" was the "Lanier" of Rouen.
Carol Middleton's Lanier / Bassano Legacy:
Listed here are those known to have the Lanier / Bassano artisic gifts. If there seems to be a giant gap in years, it may be that the colonial Laniers and their close descendants were occupied with survival, instead of artistic pursuits.
John Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, lifetime of service as court musician to Elizabeth I and James I. Nicholas Lanier, the Younger, son of John, was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I. Other sons, Mark Antony Lanier and John Lanier were musicians.
Alphonse Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, instrumentalist for Elizabeth I and James I. [ALPHONSE LANIER, second son of Nicholas and Lucreece Lanier, was a musician, called an instrumentalist. He was also a Captain in the Irish Service. He died November 1613, leaving his wife Emelia (Bassano), who was buried April 3, 1645 at St. James Church, Clerkenwell. Their son, Henry Lanier, was a flutist, having been trained by his uncle Andrea.]
Jeronimo Bassano, composer and musician who moved his family of musicians to serve at the court of Henry VIII. Jeronimo's musician sons were, probably, Anthony, Jacamo, Jasper, John, and Baptisa.
Gionanni Bassano, composer and musician, was Maestro di Concerto at St. Mark's, Venice 1575 -1616; he was the first conductor in the Bassano family. Another who composed was Augustine Bassano.
Jacopo Bassano, painter whose work is hanging today at the Museum of Bassano del Grappo.
Emelia Bassano Lanier, poet and musician of the virginal.
Jerome Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the sackbut (something like a trombone), artist. At least one of his children, William Lanier, was a musician.
Clement Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the recorder.
Andrea Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, flutist and teacher of musicians, succeeded his father as Master of the Flutes for Life. Son Thomas Lanier was a musician.
Alfonso Ferrabosco, violinist, composer of the King's Music, husband of Ellen Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier). Three of their sons--Alphonse Ferrabosco, Henry Ferrabosco, John Ferrabosco--were musicians. His wife is Nicholas Lanier's daughter, Ellen Lanier.
Thomas Foxe, musician, husband of Frances Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier).
Daniel Ferrand violinist, husband of Katherine Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier)
Sidney Lanier, poet and flutist. Read his poems The Marshes of Glynn and Individuality.
Genevieve Lanier, poet.
Lena Ada Dixson, artist, singer and pianist, great-granddaughter of Major Lewis Lanier,
Lena Andrews, singer and pianist, daughter of Lena Ada Dixson, Beverly Sloan, art major and wit, granddaughter of Lena Ada Dixson --
and
eight great-granddaughters of Lena Ada Dixson, all artists or musicians.
Troy Lanier, artist. Mary Catharine Smith, artist, daughter of Troy Lanier.
Carol Nicol, artist, designer, granddaughter of Troy Lanier. As a very small girl, she was given a birthday gift of a violin. Never having touched a violin, she picked it up and immediately played "Happy Birthday to Me".
Lucy Lanier Andrews and Tennessee Williams, the famous playwrite, whose name is Thomas Lanier Williams, descend from Nicholas Lanier through Rebecca Lanier, Tennessee Williams' great-great-great grandmother. Rebecca Lanier Williams and Lucy Lanier Andrews share the same great-grandfather, John Lanier. Lucy's half-sister, Elizabeth Warren "Patsey" Lanier, also so descends. Lucy's great-great grandson, William Lafayette Andrews, Jr., was a gifted musician.
JOHN LANIER'S WIFE:
Carol Middleton:
Married: on 17 Oct 1585 in London, John and Frances moved to Camberwell, Surry befire 1610, probably to be near her mother.
John's will dated 21 Nov 1617, proved 21 Dec 1616 (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry), names wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John, Francis, daughters Lucretia and Elizabeth "both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier Gent. at their ages of eighteen"; daughter Judith requested burial at St. Giles in the Chancel "near my mother-in-law Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello"; left Frances a "messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life." Frances was executirx.
Frances was from a family of Italian musicians who came to the court of Henry VIII; her father was a Venetian and had been sent for by Henry VIII. She had a brother Ceasar Galliardello, who along with Frances was named in their mother Margerie's will.
Frances' Parents:
Mark Anthony Galliardello and Margerie ?. Mark Anthony Galliardello died 1585, death registered at Holy Minories. Margerie's will dated 15 Feb 1610, proved 9 Mar 1610-1. (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry, Register Berry, folio 178).
Frances and John's children were:
1. Mark Anthony Lanier, born about 1587, baptized 26 Aug 1587, Holy
Minories. Died 26 Aug 1587.
2. Nicholas Lanier, born about 1588, baptized 10 Sept 1588, Holy
Minories. Married Elizabeth -?. Called Nicholas Lanier the Younger.
Nicholas Lanier was a great musician, composer, artist-- Master of the
King's Music for Charles I, appointed 11 July 1626. He composed music
for the masques of Ben Johnson, including "Lovers Made Men". It was
Nicholas who convinced the King to bring Van Dyck to England. His own
portrait was painted by VanDyck and the work hangs in Vienna at the
Kunsthistoiches Museum. Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks
for the King (see Gordon Callon's bio of Nicholas Lanier II) and he
assembled a vast collection for the king-- all of which were later
dispersed when Charles I was executed-- indeed, some of the paintings
were purchased by Laniers, in order to save them-- his uncles Clement
Lanier and Jerome Lanier bought several. John Evelyn, in his diary,
noted seeing at "Old Jerome Laniere's, Greenwich, some pictures which
surely had been the King's." Nicholas the Younger bought four of the
paintings. Nicholas lost his position during the Civil War, but was
restored by Charles II.
3. Judith Lanier, born about 1591 baptized 20 Dec 1590, Holy Minories.
Married Edward Norgate 9/21/1613, Shudy Camps, Cambridge. Edward was
Keeper of the Organ. Their daughter: Frances Norgate (b. 1614).
4. Mark Anthony Lanier II, born probably 1592. Married Judith ?. They
lived at Stepney. Their son was probably: Mark Lanier, first immigrant
to America (b. 1619; transported to Norfolk, VA before 1638 by Frances
Mason; testified for Tristan Mason in May 1641 and said he was age 24;
m. Barbara ? in Norfolk, VA; d. about 1660; widow Barbara then married
Tristan Mason-- note: there is another Marke Lanere who was
transported by Edward Coles in 1632, Patent Book No. 3, according to
"Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1", pp 266). Mark Anthony Lanier died 1660,
Stepney; Judith was administrator of estate. Mark Anthony Lanier II
died 1660, Stepney, London.
5. John Lanier, born probably about 1594. Married Eleanor -?. They were
of St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London. Their children were: Frances
Lanier (m. Thomas Hubbard), Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1634; m. ?
Dean), Sir John Lanier (b. after 1634; was a professional soldier.
Distinguished himself in troops of English Auxiliaries in France,
losing an eye in the process; succceeded Sir Thomas Morgan as Governor
of the Isle of Jersey; was knighted in about 1688 by King William; was
in Ireland in 1690 and bravely led his troops to victory in the Battle
of Boyne, according to Macauley in his "History of England"; made
Gentleman of the Horse by William in 1692. Wounded in battle at
Steenkirk, 3 Aug 1692, died 29 Aug 1692; buried "beside his Lady,
inside the Communion Rail", St. Annes, Soho, London). John Lanier died
and was buried at St. Giles; Eleanor is also buried there.
6. Francis Lanier, born probably about 1596.
7. Lucretia Lanier, born after 1598.
8. Elizabeth Lanier, born.after 1598. Probably the sister of Nicholas
Lanier named in his will as "Sister Dunne", meaning she probably
married ? Dunne, living in Chiswick, Middlesex.
John Lanier, Nicholas' first son, born in London by 1565 [Greenwich, Kent, England], was a flutist. He married on 17 Oct 1585 Frances Galliardello at Holy Minories; she was born 04 Nov 1566 in Holy Minories, daughter of Mark Anthony Galliardello, one of the Queens' musicians, a native of Venice and had been sent for by King Henry VIII.
Frances Galliardello was from a family of Italian musicians to the court of Henry VIII. John was appointed in 1582 musician to court of Elizabeth I and spent a lifetime of service as court musician. He died 05 Dec 1616 in Camberwell, County Surry, England
Their children:
1. Mark Anthony, baptized Aug. 26, 1587 at the Holy Minories, and died the same day;
2. Mark Anthony II, Lanier (m. Judith -?; d. 1660),
3. Nicholas Lanier (b.1588; baptized Sept. 10, 1588 at Holy Minories, m. Elizabeth -?),
4. Judith Lanier (b.1591; baptized 12/20/1590, at the Holy Minories, m. Edward Norgate 9/21/1613),
5. John Lanier (b.after 1598; m. Eleanor -?),also a musician
6. Francis Lanier (b.after 1598)
7. Lucretia Lanier (b.after 1598),
8. Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1598).
Their son Nicholas, the Younger was the most well-known of all the Laniers of England; he was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I; composed music for the masques of Ben Johnson; Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks for the King.
John's burial was recorded 12/5/1615 in Camberwell, County Surry, England.
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Sometimes before 1610, John and Frances Lanier had moved to Camberwell, County Surry, probably to be near her mother, Margerie Galliardello, who died there in Feb. 1610/11, her will was dated Feb. 15, 1610, and proved Mar. 9, 1610/11 (archdeaconry Court of Surry, register Berry, Folio 178). She names a son Ceasar, and a daughter Frances Lanier, wife of John Lanier, one of his Majesties Musicians.
They were still living in Camberwell when John Lanier made his will Nov. 21, 1617, which proved there Dec. 21, 1616 in the Archdeaconry Court of Surry. The Parish Register of St. Giles Church, Camberwell, recorded his burial as "the 5th day of Dec. 1616".
His Will names his wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John and Francis, two daughters, Lucretia and Elizabeth, both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier, Gent. at their ages of eighteen; my daughter Judith, wife of Edward Norgate. He requests that he be buried in the Chancel of Camberwell Church "near my mother-in-law, Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello". He leaves to his wife, a messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life, Frances Lanier, relict and executrix.
[John's son Nicholas Lanier 1588-1665 is the grandson of Nicholas Lanier, who died in 1611.]
ABOUT JOHN'S FATHER, NICHOLAS, HIS SIBLINGS and RELATIVES;
Louise Ingersoll: from the book "Lanier"
Nicholas (John's father):
Birth: 1544 in Rouen, France
Death: 31 Jan 1610/11 in County Kent, England
Occupation: Musician France and England
He was in the Court of King Henry II of France (listed as the royal flutist), and also the Court of Queen Elizabeth, and King James of England. He was the founder of the Lanier family of musicians, and the ancestor of the American Laniers. He played the flute and the cornet. During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed Queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561.
Residence: Parish of St. Olave, Hart Street (near the Tower of London) 25 Oct 1561 London, England
In 1559, King Henri met a painful end as the result of a wound inflicted by a Scottish opponent during a tournament. Nicholas was approached by emissaries of the Earl of Hertford, who in June or July, 1561 was visiting Paris. He was looking to find a new flautist to replace a member of the English royal Musick who had recently died, and recruited Nicholas to fill this place. Nicholas was officially appointed, and found lodgings with a fellow French musician, Guillaume de Vache.
He had six sons, all of whom were musicians to the Queen and Kings; and four daughters, two of whom married musicians; and later eight or more grandsons became members of the Royal Orchestra, making three generations serving the royal family. In 1604 Nicholas Lanier, Sr. was named "Musician of the Flutes", and after his death his son, Andrea succeeded him "for life".
Carol Middleton:
Nicholas Lanier of Rouen, France, played the flute and the cornet. He was flutist to Henri II of France, listed on the "Chantres et autres Jouers d'instruments" for years 1559-60 of the French king's Chambers.
During the Protestant persecutions, he was a Huguenot to England with safe passage arranged for him by his patroness, the widowed queen Catherine de Medici. Nicholas Lanier arrived at the new court of Elizabeth I in 1561. Nicholas settled in St. Olave Parish, Hart Street, London.
Nicholas' wife, LUCREECE BASSANO, was the daughter of the Bassano family of musicians who came to England to serve Henry VIII. They probably originated from the city of Bassano del Grappa near Venice. At that time, the fabulous Renaissance courts of the Medici were winding down and the artists and musicians of those courts were seeking work elsewhere. So one can imagine that our Lucreece was of a very cultured background. Assuredly, she was as instrumental as her husband, Nicholas Lanier, in passing her own enlightenment on to her children.
The bright young queen Elizabeth I, thrilled at the New Age she generated, drew artists, poets, scholars and musicians to England from all over Europe. Naturally they wished to be near the brilliant star Elizabeth. Here the Arts were glorified. Here was the epicenter of a cultural explosion. This was the time of William Shakespeare and Ben Johnson. Explorers such as Francis Drake were discovering new worlds; Walter Raleigh was forming expeditions colonize them.
The Laniers were right in the midst of it. In court, marriages were arranged by the Queen. Nicholas Lanier was paired with Lucreece Bassano, daughter of Anthony Bassano, a Venetian musician of the Royal Orchestra. Nicholas was made Master of Flutes. The couple prospered, acquiring a great deal of property in East Greenwich, Blackheath, and nearby. Their home was reportedly fitted up with a theatre.
Nicholas Lanier was apponted Musician of the Flutes in 1604. He served Henry II of France and Elizabeth I and James I of England. Three generations of this remarkable family served British royalty as court musicians, poets and artists; their efforts are well-documented and their efforts were well-rewarded.
1630
A ship arrested en route for Spain loaded with "prohibited goods" was the "Lanier" of Rouen.
Carol Middleton's Lanier / Bassano Legacy:
Listed here are those known to have the Lanier / Bassano artisic gifts. If there seems to be a giant gap in years, it may be that the colonial Laniers and their close descendants were occupied with survival, instead of artistic pursuits.
John Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, lifetime of service as court musician to Elizabeth I and James I. Nicholas Lanier, the Younger, son of John, was a great musician, composer, artist; he was Master of the King's Music for Charles I. Other sons, Mark Antony Lanier and John Lanier were musicians.
Alphonse Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, instrumentalist for Elizabeth I and James I. [ALPHONSE LANIER, second son of Nicholas and Lucreece Lanier, was a musician, called an instrumentalist. He was also a Captain in the Irish Service. He died November 1613, leaving his wife Emelia (Bassano), who was buried April 3, 1645 at St. James Church, Clerkenwell. Their son, Henry Lanier, was a flutist, having been trained by his uncle Andrea.]
Jeronimo Bassano, composer and musician who moved his family of musicians to serve at the court of Henry VIII. Jeronimo's musician sons were, probably, Anthony, Jacamo, Jasper, John, and Baptisa.
Gionanni Bassano, composer and musician, was Maestro di Concerto at St. Mark's, Venice 1575 -1616; he was the first conductor in the Bassano family. Another who composed was Augustine Bassano.
Jacopo Bassano, painter whose work is hanging today at the Museum of Bassano del Grappo.
Emelia Bassano Lanier, poet and musician of the virginal.
Jerome Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the sackbut (something like a trombone), artist. At least one of his children, William Lanier, was a musician.
Clement Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, musician on the recorder.
Andrea Lanier, son of Nicholas Lanier, flutist and teacher of musicians, succeeded his father as Master of the Flutes for Life. Son Thomas Lanier was a musician.
Alfonso Ferrabosco, violinist, composer of the King's Music, husband of Ellen Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier). Three of their sons--Alphonse Ferrabosco, Henry Ferrabosco, John Ferrabosco--were musicians. His wife is Nicholas Lanier's daughter, Ellen Lanier.
Thomas Foxe, musician, husband of Frances Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier).
Daniel Ferrand violinist, husband of Katherine Lanier (daughter of Nicholas Lanier)
Sidney Lanier, poet and flutist. Read his poems The Marshes of Glynn and Individuality.
Genevieve Lanier, poet.
Lena Ada Dixson, artist, singer and pianist, great-granddaughter of Major Lewis Lanier,
Lena Andrews, singer and pianist, daughter of Lena Ada Dixson, Beverly Sloan, art major and wit, granddaughter of Lena Ada Dixson --
and
eight great-granddaughters of Lena Ada Dixson, all artists or musicians.
Troy Lanier, artist. Mary Catharine Smith, artist, daughter of Troy Lanier.
Carol Nicol, artist, designer, granddaughter of Troy Lanier. As a very small girl, she was given a birthday gift of a violin. Never having touched a violin, she picked it up and immediately played "Happy Birthday to Me".
Lucy Lanier Andrews and Tennessee Williams, the famous playwrite, whose name is Thomas Lanier Williams, descend from Nicholas Lanier through Rebecca Lanier, Tennessee Williams' great-great-great grandmother. Rebecca Lanier Williams and Lucy Lanier Andrews share the same great-grandfather, John Lanier. Lucy's half-sister, Elizabeth Warren "Patsey" Lanier, also so descends. Lucy's great-great grandson, William Lafayette Andrews, Jr., was a gifted musician.
JOHN LANIER'S WIFE:
Carol Middleton:
Married: on 17 Oct 1585 in London, John and Frances moved to Camberwell, Surry befire 1610, probably to be near her mother.
John's will dated 21 Nov 1617, proved 21 Dec 1616 (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry), names wife Frances, sons Mark Anthony II, John, Francis, daughters Lucretia and Elizabeth "both being due by bond from my son Nicholas Lanier Gent. at their ages of eighteen"; daughter Judith requested burial at St. Giles in the Chancel "near my mother-in-law Mrs. Mark Anthony Galliardello"; left Frances a "messuage and tenement called Suttie Campes, County Cambridge, for life." Frances was executirx.
Frances was from a family of Italian musicians who came to the court of Henry VIII; her father was a Venetian and had been sent for by Henry VIII. She had a brother Ceasar Galliardello, who along with Frances was named in their mother Margerie's will.
Frances' Parents:
Mark Anthony Galliardello and Margerie ?. Mark Anthony Galliardello died 1585, death registered at Holy Minories. Margerie's will dated 15 Feb 1610, proved 9 Mar 1610-1. (source: Archdeaconry Court of Surry, Register Berry, folio 178).
Frances and John's children were:
1. Mark Anthony Lanier, born about 1587, baptized 26 Aug 1587, Holy
Minories. Died 26 Aug 1587.
2. Nicholas Lanier, born about 1588, baptized 10 Sept 1588, Holy
Minories. Married Elizabeth -?. Called Nicholas Lanier the Younger.
Nicholas Lanier was a great musician, composer, artist-- Master of the
King's Music for Charles I, appointed 11 July 1626. He composed music
for the masques of Ben Johnson, including "Lovers Made Men". It was
Nicholas who convinced the King to bring Van Dyck to England. His own
portrait was painted by VanDyck and the work hangs in Vienna at the
Kunsthistoiches Museum. Nicholas was sent abroad to acquire artworks
for the King (see Gordon Callon's bio of Nicholas Lanier II) and he
assembled a vast collection for the king-- all of which were later
dispersed when Charles I was executed-- indeed, some of the paintings
were purchased by Laniers, in order to save them-- his uncles Clement
Lanier and Jerome Lanier bought several. John Evelyn, in his diary,
noted seeing at "Old Jerome Laniere's, Greenwich, some pictures which
surely had been the King's." Nicholas the Younger bought four of the
paintings. Nicholas lost his position during the Civil War, but was
restored by Charles II.
3. Judith Lanier, born about 1591 baptized 20 Dec 1590, Holy Minories.
Married Edward Norgate 9/21/1613, Shudy Camps, Cambridge. Edward was
Keeper of the Organ. Their daughter: Frances Norgate (b. 1614).
4. Mark Anthony Lanier II, born probably 1592. Married Judith ?. They
lived at Stepney. Their son was probably: Mark Lanier, first immigrant
to America (b. 1619; transported to Norfolk, VA before 1638 by Frances
Mason; testified for Tristan Mason in May 1641 and said he was age 24;
m. Barbara ? in Norfolk, VA; d. about 1660; widow Barbara then married
Tristan Mason-- note: there is another Marke Lanere who was
transported by Edward Coles in 1632, Patent Book No. 3, according to
"Cavaliers & Pioneers, Vol 1", pp 266). Mark Anthony Lanier died 1660,
Stepney; Judith was administrator of estate. Mark Anthony Lanier II
died 1660, Stepney, London.
5. John Lanier, born probably about 1594. Married Eleanor -?. They were
of St. Giles Church, Cripplegate, London. Their children were: Frances
Lanier (m. Thomas Hubbard), Elizabeth Lanier (b. after 1634; m. ?
Dean), Sir John Lanier (b. after 1634; was a professional soldier.
Distinguished himself in troops of English Auxiliaries in France,
losing an eye in the process; succceeded Sir Thomas Morgan as Governor
of the Isle of Jersey; was knighted in about 1688 by King William; was
in Ireland in 1690 and bravely led his troops to victory in the Battle
of Boyne, according to Macauley in his "History of England"; made
Gentleman of the Horse by William in 1692. Wounded in battle at
Steenkirk, 3 Aug 1692, died 29 Aug 1692; buried "beside his Lady,
inside the Communion Rail", St. Annes, Soho, London). John Lanier died
and was buried at St. Giles; Eleanor is also buried there.
6. Francis Lanier, born probably about 1596.
7. Lucretia Lanier, born after 1598.
8. Elizabeth Lanier, born.after 1598. Probably the sister of Nicholas
Lanier named in his will as "Sister Dunne", meaning she probably
married ? Dunne, living in Chiswick, Middlesex.
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