OurNorthernRoots
Peter Lander
1. Peter Lander was born on 18 Nov 1814 in Wiebelskirchen, Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany; died on 11 Feb 1880 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Immigrant: 1834, Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, France; Ship: Sully Arrived: 14 Jul 1834 New York City
Notes:
Shoemaker. Lived in Ohio then moved to Yazoo Co.,MS.
Peter married Mary Ann Stilley about 1840 in Ohio. Mary was born about 1824 in Pennsylvania; died on 25 Sep 1853 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Margueretta J. Lander
was born in Apr 1841 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. - 3. C. F. Lander
was born about 1846 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died before 1870. - 4. John Stilley Lander
was born on 11 Apr 1848 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 4 Sep 1911 in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. - 5. Mary H. Lander
was born in May 1850 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 24 Jun 1879 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. - 6. Katy Lander
was born about 1852 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 29 Aug 1864 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi.
Peter married Eliza Murray on 19 Mar 1863 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 2
2. Margueretta J. Lander
(1.Peter1) was born in Apr 1841 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Margueretta married John Shelley Barr on 28 May 1857 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. John was born on 11 Jan 1832 in New York; died on 16 May 1885 in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Margueretta married Joseph H. Lottridge about 1864. Joseph was born about 1835. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Isabelle Lottridge
was born in Jun 1865.
- 7. Isabelle Lottridge
3. C. F. Lander
(1.Peter1) was born about 1846 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died before 1870. 4. John Stilley Lander
(1.Peter1) was born on 11 Apr 1848 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 4 Sep 1911 in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. John married Sarah Phoebe Jackson on 9 Apr 1873 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Sarah (daughter of Jesse Harper Jackson and Martha Jane) was born on 26 Oct 1851 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 28 Dec 1889 in Greenwood, Carroll County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Johnny P. Lander
was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 9 Aug 1887 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi. - 9. Martha Jane Lander
was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 20 Nov 1965 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. - 10. Frederick Halder Lander
was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 2 Aug 1957 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 11. Joseph Steinreid Lander
was born on 11 Jan 1881 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 17 Oct 1948 in Belton, Bell County, Texas; was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas. - 12. Jesse Harper Lander, M.D.
was born on 16 Jan 1883 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 19 Oct 1935 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. - 13. Emma Frances Lander
was born on 22 Aug 1885 in Flora, Madison County, Mississippi; died in 1918 in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi. - 14. Roderick Gambrell Lander, M.D.
was born on 17 Dec 1887 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 5 Jan 1946 in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas.
John married Nannie Pitts about 1890. Nannie was born on 8 Aug 1849; died on 28 May 1917; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 8. Johnny P. Lander
5. Mary H. Lander
(1.Peter1) was born in May 1850 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 24 Jun 1879 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Mary married Charles W. Greiner est 1869. Charles was born about 1830 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Mary H. Greiner
was born in Jan 1870 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. - 16. Fanny Greiner
was born about 1872 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. - 17. William F. Greiner
was born about 1876 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi.
- 15. Mary H. Greiner
6. Katy Lander
(1.Peter1) was born about 1852 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 29 Aug 1864 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi.
Generation: 3
7. Isabelle Lottridge
(2.Margueretta2, 1.Peter1) was born in Jun 1865. 8. Johnny P. Lander
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 17 Mar 1876 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 9 Aug 1887 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi. 9. Martha Jane Lander
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 3 Dec 1877 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 20 Nov 1965 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. Family/Spouse: Charles A. Cumbaa. Charles was born about 1875 in Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Katie Mae Cumbaa
was born about 1901 in Alabama. - 19. Gladin Charles Cumbaa
was born in 1903 in Alabama; died in Aug 1927 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. - 20. Jesse J. Cumbaa
was born on 22 Jan 1905 in Alabama; died on 20 Aug 1991 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. - 21. Frank Roddie Cumbaa
was born about 1907 in Mississippi. - 22. Beryl E. Cumbaa
was born about 1911 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama.
- 18. Katie Mae Cumbaa
10. Frederick Halder Lander
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 25 Feb 1879 in Benton, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 2 Aug 1957 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. Family/Spouse: Hannah Elizabeth Jones. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Gilbert Jones and Sarah Frances Allen) was born on 14 Feb 1887; died on 28 May 1965; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Percy Wilford Lander
was born on 31 Aug 1904 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; died on 26 May 1998 in Lucedale, George County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 24. Walter Lee Lander
was born on 8 Dec 1912; died on 25 Feb 1985; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 25. Anne Elizabeth Lander
was born on 8 Mar 1916; died on 2 Oct 1998 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 26. Sara Lander
was born on 26 May 1919; died on 4 Jul 2002 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi.
- 23. Percy Wilford Lander
11. Joseph Steinreid Lander
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 11 Jan 1881 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 17 Oct 1948 in Belton, Bell County, Texas; was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Notes:
Joseph S Lander died in a Belton hospital Sunday. His home recently was Killeen. Mr. Lander formerly was a resident of Waco for many years. Funeral services at Bolger-Haney Chapel, Rev. J Dean Costley officiating. Burial in Rosemound Cemetery. Surivors: two sons, Gate and J B Lander Jr. both of Waco; three daughters, Mrs. Ella Mae McCombs of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Marcia Allen of Killeen, Mrs. Fred Blackmon of Elk City, OK; one brother, Frits H Lander of Creole MS.
(Waco Times Herald, October 20, 1948)12. Jesse Harper Lander, M.D.
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 16 Jan 1883 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 19 Oct 1935 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Jesse married Carrie Andrews about 1905, and was divorced est 1915. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 27. Roy S. Lander, M.D.
was born in 1908 in Alabama; died on 28 Aug 1965 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas.
Jesse married Elizabeth Floyd est 1915. Elizabeth was born about 1885; died in 1919 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Floyd Harper Lander
was born on 24 Aug 1918 in El Paso County, Texas.
- 27. Roy S. Lander, M.D.
13. Emma Frances Lander
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 22 Aug 1885 in Flora, Madison County, Mississippi; died in 1918 in West Point, Clay County, Mississippi. Notes:
Married Mr. Gunn
14. Roderick Gambrell Lander, M.D.
(4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 17 Dec 1887 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi; died on 5 Jan 1946 in Goliad, Goliad County, Texas. Roderick married Mary Elizabeth Ford on 1 Jan 1913 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. Mary (daughter of Otis Denton Ford and Antionette Lou Bailey) was born on 5 Sep 1890 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; died on 25 Jul 1983 in Corpus Cristi, Nueces County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Emma Lou Lander
was born on 3 Oct 1913 in Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas; died on 13 Jun 1997 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. - 30. Sarah Elizabeth Lander
was born on 18 Feb 1916 in Cash, Hunt County, Texas; died on 17 Mar 2003 in The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas.
- 29. Emma Lou Lander
15. Mary H. Greiner
(5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born in Jan 1870 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Notes:
Living with the Easdon family in 1880.
16. Fanny Greiner
(5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1872 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Notes:
Living with the Easdon family in 1880.
17. William F. Greiner
(5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1876 in Yazoo, Yazoo County, Mississippi. Notes:
Living with the Easdon family in 1880. 1910 living in
Belleville,St.Clair Co.,IL working in a coal mine.William married Myrtle about 1907 in Illinois. Myrtle was born about 1886 in Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. Seth C. Greiner
was born on 12 Oct 1910 in Illinois; died on 22 May 1996 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. - 32. Corrine Greiner
was born about 1913 in Illinois.
- 31. Seth C. Greiner
Generation: 4
18. Katie Mae Cumbaa
(9.Martha3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1901 in Alabama. 19. Gladin Charles Cumbaa
(9.Martha3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born in 1903 in Alabama; died in Aug 1927 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. 20. Jesse J. Cumbaa
(9.Martha3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 22 Jan 1905 in Alabama; died on 20 Aug 1991 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. 21. Frank Roddie Cumbaa
(9.Martha3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1907 in Mississippi. 22. Beryl E. Cumbaa
(9.Martha3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1911 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. 23. Percy Wilford Lander
(10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 31 Aug 1904 in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama; died on 26 May 1998 in Lucedale, George County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. Percy married Lela Mae Byrd about 1925. Lela was born on 26 Oct 1906; died on 4 Oct 1994; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Jesse Lander
- 34. Arthur Lander
- 35. Joe Lander
- 36. Linda Lee Lander
- 37. Mary E. Lander
- 38. Rev Percy Wilford Lander, Jr.
was born on 5 Nov 1927 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 24 Oct 1997 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Caswell Springs Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 39. Frederick Harold Lander
was born on 2 Mar 1930 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 6 Sep 2013 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 40. Floyd E. Lander
was born on 11 Oct 1932 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 27 Oct 2015 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. - 41. Clarice Lander
was born on 6 Feb 1935; died on 27 Feb 2017. - 42. Gerald Calhoun Lander
was born on 10 Sep 1940 in Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 4 Jul 2019 in Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi.
- 33. Jesse Lander
24. Walter Lee Lander
(10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 8 Dec 1912; died on 25 Feb 1985; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Army
Walter married Ernestine Cheshire about 1930. Ernestine was born on 25 Jul 1917; died on 16 Jul 2001; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Anne Elizabeth Lander
(10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 8 Mar 1916; died on 2 Oct 1998 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. 26. Sara Lander
(10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 26 May 1919; died on 4 Jul 2002 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Immigrant: Abt 1941; World War II - US Army Air Corps Corporal - Woodie Flying High
Notes:
Jackson County, ESCATAWPA, MS - Mrs. Sarah "Woody" Lander Smith Tapper, 83, died Thursday, July 4, 2002 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Tapper was a member of the American Red Cross, Civil Air Patrol, Eastern Star of the Moss Point Chapter and Escatawpa United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Tapper; and her parents, Fritz and Hannah Lander. Survivors include a daughter; a son; a stepdaughter; *Peggy (Tapper) Bonin Brown of Gautier, MS; two stepsons. Service were held Saturday, July 6, 2002, at Holder Wells Funeral Home in Moss Point. Buried in Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, MS. *Peggy (Tapper) Bonin Brown was daughter to Norman Tapper of Escatawpa, MS; and mother to Pierra Cline Bonin (married to K. Creel); and daughter Tammy (Brown) Pittman; sons Terry & Perry Brown
Sara married Norman Thelbert Tapper about 1978. Norman was born on 2 Sep 1915; died on 6 Jan 1998; was buried in Machpelah Cemetery, Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Roy S. Lander, M.D.
(12.Jesse3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born in 1908 in Alabama; died on 28 Aug 1965 in Victoria, Victoria County, Texas. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Sue Lander
- 43. Sue Lander
28. Floyd Harper Lander
(12.Jesse3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 24 Aug 1918 in El Paso County, Texas. Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Kate Lander
- 44. Kate Lander
29. Emma Lou Lander
(14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 3 Oct 1913 in Lone Oak, Hunt County, Texas; died on 13 Jun 1997 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. Emma married Herman Edward Richards about 1935, and was divorced about 1960. Herman was born on 21 Sep 1910 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 23 Mar 1966 in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Emma married Robert A. Hughes on 1 Aug 1965. Robert was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Sarah Elizabeth Lander
(14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 18 Feb 1916 in Cash, Hunt County, Texas; died on 17 Mar 2003 in The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas. Sarah married John Franklin Lindsey on 26 Nov 1937 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. John (son of William Harrison Lindsey and Laura Ida McDow) was born on 9 Aug 1905 in Covington, Tipton County, Tennessee; died on 20 May 1967 in Corpus Cristi, Nueces County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. child Lindsey
was born on 24 Dec 1938 in Mississippi; died on 24 Dec 1938 in Orange Grove, Harrison County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove, Harrison County, Mississippi. - 48. Living
- 49. Living
- 47. child Lindsey
31. Seth C. Greiner
(17.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born on 12 Oct 1910 in Illinois; died on 22 May 1996 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. Seth married Marymae E. Stein on 15 Oct 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri. Marymae (daughter of John Stein and Anna Keller) was born on 5 May 1911 in St. Louis, Missouri; died on 26 Aug 1991 in Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Seth R. Greiner
was born on 22 May 1933; died on 16 Dec 1995 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri.
- 50. Seth R. Greiner
32. Corrine Greiner
(17.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born about 1913 in Illinois. Notes:
Possibly an Adopted Daughter.
Generation: 5
33. Jesse Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)34. Arthur Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)35. Joe Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)36. Linda Lee Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)37. Mary E. Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)38. Rev Percy Wilford Lander, Jr.
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 5 Nov 1927 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 24 Oct 1997 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Caswell Springs Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1942; World War II - US Navy Seabees
Family/Spouse: Rachel Louise Dunn. Rachel was born on 8 Nov 1929 in Thorn, Chickasaw County, Mississippi; died on 8 Mar 2009 in McComb, Pike County, Mississippi; was buried in Caswell Springs Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. Frederick Harold Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 2 Mar 1930 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 6 Sep 2013 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. Notes:
Frederick H. "Jack" Lander 83, passed away on September 6, 2013 at a local nursing home in Moss Point. He was born to Percy Wilford Lander and Lela Mae Byrd Lander in Kreole, MS on March 2, 1930. Named Frederick for his paternal grandfather, he was nicknamed "Jack Dempsey" by his maternal grandfather because of his large baby fists, shortened to "Jack".
Jack graduated from Moss Point High School in 1949 where he was active in band and Chorus. He received his Bachelors degree in Music Education from Mississippi Southern and a Masters in Music Ed at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. Jack served as band director at Stewart M. Jones Junior High School in Laurel, MS, started the band at Bay Springs, MS and taught in Houston, MS. After returning home to Moss Point he directed school bands at St. Martin and then at Moss Point and retired in 1992.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, Frederick H. "Fritz" and Hannah Elizabeth Jones Lander, and Elijah C. "Lige" and Mary Louise Havens Byrd, his older brother, Rev. P.W. Lander Jr. and Rachel Lander, and sister-in-law Shirley Wilson Lander.
He is survived by his wife Mary Day McArthur Lander of Moss Point, John Frederick Lander from Moss Point, David Malcolm and Audrey Cibula Lander from Picayune, MS, Rebecca Susan and Jerry Gorski from Yulee, FL, Lisa Ellen and Steve Pittman from Pascagoula, MS. Grandchildren: Jason M. and Nichole Krebs from Salt Lake City, UT, Margie and Jeff Young from Ocean Springs, step granddaughter Jodie Gorski McKenzie and "Chuck", Amanda Lander McFadden and Robert, Emily Lander, Matthew Lander, Lauren Lander and Anna Lander, Rebecca "Becca" and Robert Frederick Pittman. Great-grandchildren: Jackson Krebs Young, Robert "Bo" McFadden, Elias A. "Eli" McFadden, William Frederick McFadden, Mary Isabella "Bella" McFadden, and one week old Hannah Elizabeth McFadden, Averie Kate and Parker McKinzie. Brothers and sisters: Floyd E. Lander Sr. and Rose Greenough Lander, Clarice Lander Milburg, Jesse V. and Diane Lander, Arthur and Jane Lander, Gerald C. Lander, Linda Lee Lander, Mary Elizabeth and Jack Foster, and Joe Will Lander and Betty Burnsed. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Two aunts, Eunice "Blackie" Lander Baker and Martha Cecile "Ceil" Baggett.
The Landers had their 60th wedding anniversary on July 24, 2013. Jack was a member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula, MS, where he directed the choir for many years. He was a member of Clan McArthur Society for many years, a founding member of CAA USA (Clan Arthur Association of USA) having been a tent host at many Highland games and an official piper for the society. He piped at the Ceilidh after the inauguration of James Edward Moor McArthur as Chief of Clan Arthur in Edinburgh. He and Day are members of Gesellschaft Mobile/Worms and attended an anniversary celebration of the twin city relationship between the two cities in Germany.
Jack was a member of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus and was on the traveling degree initiation team. He was a duke in a K of C Ball and also in an Elks ball. He was a member of the tenor section of Singing River Chorale as long he could stand and sing.
In October 2003, he was a victim of West Nile Ecephalitis, which led to Lewy Body dementia, which became more and more serious until he had to enter Singing River Rehab and Nursing Home, where he passed away one month before the tenth anniversary of the WNE.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Rosary will be recited at 7:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church beginning at 10:00am with Father Tony Arguellas officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Clan Arthur Association of USA, Robert W. Arthur, 613 W. Edwards St. Princeton, N.C. 27569, St. Vincent de Paul of Our Lady of Victories Parish, or the Historical and Genealogy Society of Jackson County.
Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements.Frederick married Mary Day McArthur on 24 Jul 1953. Mary (daughter of Sergeant John McArthur and Mamie Day) was born on 20 May 1933 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 13 Sep 2014 in Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
40. Floyd E. Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 11 Oct 1932 in Kreole, Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 27 Oct 2015 in Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in Griffin Cemetery, Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 1951; Korean War - US Army Battery B, 631st Field Artillery National Guard, Company B 303rd Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, 93rd Signal Battalion, Army Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona and the Army Reserve.
Notes:
Floyd E. “Bigum” Lander passed away on October 27, 2015 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. He was born on October 11, 1932 and grew up in Kreole. He retired from International Paper in 1992 with 41 years of service.
He was a member of Battery B, 631st Field Artillery National Guard, Company B 303rd Signal Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, 93rd Signal Battalion, Army Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona and the Army Reserve. He was a licensed amateur radio operator call sign WA5MTW.
He was preceded in death by his father, Percy Wilford Lander, his mother, Lela Mae Byrd Lander, and brothers Percy W. “Pete” Lander, Jr, and Frederick H. “Jack “ Lander.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose Greenough Lander; his children, Ann Bell (Harry) Starkville, MS, Melanie Byrd (Charles) Lucedale, MS, Floyd Edward Lander, Moss Point, MS, Barry Lander (Renee) Moss Point, MS, and William Lander (Lynn) Moss Point, MS; six grandchildren, Kelli Belcher (Mark), Moss Point, MS, Foley Holditch (Robby) Starkville, MS, Shay Wilkerson, Moss Point, MS, Harry C. Bell IV, Itasca, TX, Rosanne Byrd, Lucedale, MS, and Kayla Cothran (Nick) Lucedale, MS; four great grandchildren, Hunter Belcher, Ann Carlton Holditch, Grayson Skelton, and Grace Holditch; and seven brothers and sisters, Clarice “Tootsie” Milberg, Jesse Lander, Arthur Lander (Jane ), Gerald “Jerry” Lander, Linda Lander, Mary Elizabeth Foster (Jack) and Joe Lander (Betty)
Visitation will be held at Holder Wells Funeral Home on Thursday, October 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Holder-Wells Funeral Home 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS.A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Griffin Cemetery in Moss Point, MS with Beverly Maddox officiating.
Our family would like to express our appreciation to the Singing River Hospital and the Hospice of Light staff for the care, compassion and support we received during our father’s illness. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Light, 3535 Bienville Boulevard, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
You may sign the online register book and send condolences at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com
Holder-Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main St, in Moss Point, MS is in charge of the arrangements. (228) 475-2112
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Floyd E. "Bigum" Lander please visit our Sympathy Store.41. Clarice Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 6 Feb 1935; died on 27 Feb 2017. Family/Spouse: Glen Milberger. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Gerald Calhoun Lander
(23.Percy4, 10.Frederick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 10 Sep 1940 in Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 4 Jul 2019 in Jackson County, Mississippi; was buried in W.R. Clark Memorial Cemetery, Jackson County, Mississippi. Notes:
Mr. Gerald Calhoun "Jerry" Lander, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born September 10, 1940 in Jackson County, MS to Percy and Lola Mae Byrd Lander.
He worked for Huntington Ingalls, and International Paper Company. And was a member of the local 733 IBEW.
Jerry enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour Westerns, watching and listening to the birds and all things in nature. He loved planting a big garden every year and sharing the extras with everyone. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Shirley Wilson Lander, daughter, Sandra Gamble, grandson, Billy Boatwell, Jr., granddaughter, Brittany Megan Saucier. Brothers, P.W. Lander, Jack Lander, Floyd Lander, and sister Clarice Millberger.
Survivors include: his daughter, Darenda (Joey) Platt, Son, Derrick Lander, brothers, Arthur Lander, Joe (Betty) Lander, and Jessie Lander. sisters, Linda Lander, and Elizabeth (Jack) Foster.
7 grandchildren: Kelly, Michael (Becky), Brittany (Mike), Colten, Tristen, Madison and Mackenzie. 11 great grandchildren, Braelyn, Ann, Carsyn, Kendal, Laikyn, Haley, Barrett, Jaxon, Christian, Huck, and Lillie. along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Visitation will be held Sunday July 7, from 6p.m. until 8p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home, 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS 39563. Funeral Service will be Monday, July 8, at 3p.m. at Holder-Wells Funeral Home Chapel where friends may call one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in W.R. Clark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mission Dept. at Midway United Methodist Church, Operation Christmas Child.
Holder-Wells Funeral Home
Moss Point MSFamily/Spouse: Shirley Ann Wilson. Shirley was born on 15 Jan 1946; died on 21 Mar 2013; was buried in Orange Grove Cemetery, East Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
43. Sue Lander
(27.Roy4, 12.Jesse3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Other Events and Attributes:
- Contact Info: sue.roux@comcast.net ; Address:
Evergreen, CO
Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- Contact Info: sue.roux@comcast.net ; Address:
44. Kate Lander
(28.Floyd4, 12.Jesse3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Living
(29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Donna Christenson
- 52. Michael Christenson
- 53. Philip Christenson
- 51. Donna Christenson
46. Living
(29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. William E. Betts, Jr.
- 55. Kerry Betts
- 56. Dana Betts
- 54. William E. Betts, Jr.
47. child Lindsey
(30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1) was born on 24 Dec 1938 in Mississippi; died on 24 Dec 1938 in Orange Grove, Harrison County, Mississippi; was buried in Orange Grove, Harrison County, Mississippi. Notes:
Buried:
Orange Grove Cemetery48. Living
(30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 57. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 57. Living
49. Living
(30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 60. Living
50. Seth R. Greiner
(31.Seth4, 17.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.Peter1) was born on 22 May 1933; died on 16 Dec 1995 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri. Notes:
Funeral services for Seth R. Greiner, 62, Pacific, were held December
18 with burial in Sunset Cemetery.
Mr. Greiner died December 16, 1995.
He is survived by his father, Seth C. Greiner; one son, Seth
Greiner,III, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; one daughter, Susan Shields and
husband, Dr. Steve Shields, Chesterfield.
The MissourianFamily/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 6
51. Donna Christenson
(45.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)52. Michael Christenson
(45.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)53. Philip Christenson
(45.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)54. William E. Betts, Jr.
(46.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)55. Kerry Betts
(46.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)56. Dana Betts
(46.Living5, 29.Emma4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)57. Living
(48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Living
Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 65. Living
58. Living
(48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
59. Living
(48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
60. Living
(49.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
61. Living
(50.Seth5, 31.Seth4, 17.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.Peter1)62. Living
(50.Seth5, 31.Seth4, 17.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.Peter1)
Generation: 7
63. Living
(57.Living6, 48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)64. Living
(57.Living6, 48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)65. Living
(57.Living6, 48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)66. Living
(59.Living6, 48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)67. Living
(59.Living6, 48.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)68. Living
(60.Living6, 49.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)69. Living
(60.Living6, 49.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)70. Living
(60.Living6, 49.Living5, 30.Sarah4, 14.Roderick3, 4.John2, 1.Peter1)
