Brief Life History of Robert
When Robert Lanter was born in March 1828, in Missouri, United States, his father, Thomas Lanter , Jr., was 39 and his mother, Spicey Webb Davis, was 28. He lived in Lee Township, Platte, Missouri, United States in 1850 and Woodland Park, Teller, Colorado, United States for about 10 years. He died in 1917, at the age of 89, and was buried in Woodland Park Cemetery, Woodland Park, Teller, Colorado, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Robert? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- Robert Lanter, "United States Census, 1910"
- Legacy NFS Source: Robert Lanter - Government record: Census record: birth-name: Robert Lanter
- Robert Lanter, "Find A Grave Index"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1830 · The Second Great Awakening
Being a second spiritual and religious awakening, like the First Great Awakening, many Churches began to spring up from other denominations. Many people began to rapidly join the Baptist and Methodist congregations. Many converts to these religions believed that the Awakening was the precursor of a new millennial age.
1830 · The Oregon Trail
Many people started their 2,170-mile West trek to settle the land found by Louis and Clark. They used large-wheeled wagons to pack most of their belongings and were guided by trails that were made by the previous trappers and traders who walked the area. Over time the trail needed annual improvements to make the trip faster and safer. Most of Interstate 80 and 84 cover most of the ground that was the original trail.
1861 · Denver Becomes a City
In 1861, Denver City was incorporated into the territory as an official city.
Name Meaning
Swiss German: possibly from the personal name Lanthar.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.