William DUNLAP, b. 1806 in Antrim, prob. Ballynagashel near Ballymoney m. Jane ADAMS b. 1809, same area. Letter of reference from Rev. Robert Park, Presbyterian Church Ballynagashel (was also minister in Presbyterian Church Ballymoney, County Antrim). Emmigrated in 1833. Settled in California twp., Branch County, Michigan. Jane's brother James Adams stayed in County Antrim (have letter from him). Alexander VANCE, b.Nov 28, 1831, in County Donegal, m. Mary BARNHILL, b.Jan 1830, County Donegal. The middle name of their oldest daughter was HAMILTON. Alexander VANCE'S parents were Robert VANCE, b.abt1790, and Mary Ramsey. Robert VANCE's parents were John VANCE and Mary ALLISON. We believe the Vances came to Ireland in 1600's and lived in Raphoe and Momeen townlands, County Donegal. They were Presbyterian. Alexander and Mary married Nov 1851, and emmigrated soon after. They settled first in Brooklyn, NY, then Fallston, Harford County, Maryland, and finally California township, Branch County, Michigan