Foster: Even though they are probably not related to me, I found a Handel Vance in Rockingham County, Virginia, while researching my Vance family. This Handel Vance, according to the late Katherine Bushman, historian from Augusta County, VA, was of German descent. My Vances are not. You might check the Rockingham County Web Page at http://home.rica.net/tel16/rham/ and the Augusta County Web page at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~vaaugust/ Good luck! Bonnie

Looking for information on Catherine Vance of Fayette County, PA. She may have been the daughter of Alexander Vance, brother of Moses Vance. She married Nathan Shaw of Fayette County. She is buried at Hill Grove Cemetery, Connellsville, PA. Does anyone have information on her? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Connie

I am looking for the Vance family of Belmont County, Ohio: Handel Vance b.1823, Ohio m. Susan b.1821, Ohio their daughter Orrell A. Vance b. Jan 1846 m. William H. Barnes thanks Foster Barnes

Some of you may have seen this before, but it bears refreshing our minds once in a while. ___________________________________________ HOW DO YOU LIVE YOUR DASH?? I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone >From the beginning....to the end. He noted that first came her date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years. (1934 - 1998) For that dash represents all the time That she spent alive on earth... And now only those who loved her Know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; The cars..the house..the cash, What matters is how we live and love And how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard... Are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left, That can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough To consider what's true and real, And always try to understand The way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, And show appreciation more And love the people in our lives Like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, And more often wear a smile... Remembering that this special dash Might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy's being read With your life's actions to rehash.... Would you be proud of the things they say About how you spent your dash? --Author Unknown Trail Tree Village 175 N. Michigan Ave., #127 Coldwater, MI 49036 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ICQ 1705347 E-Mail: [email protected] AOL IM: norm1231 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surnames: VANCE-STEELE-BLANCHARD-FERRIS-ADAMS TERPENING-DUNTON-DONBROCK-PAUL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE**: All my Family Trees are NOW SEARCHABLE in my homepage. Homepage URL: http://members.tripod.com/~nvance/ My 10 MI Counties Index: MI A.L.H.N. & MIGenWeb Project Pages http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/5666/index.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ State Coordinator Maryland A.L.H.N. (American Local History Network) http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnmdus/md.html *******************************************************************

I am looking for information regarding Joseph Vance and Mary Thoms(as). Any help would be appreciated Thank you Judy Descendants of Joseph Vance 1 Joseph Vance b: 1802 in Ky . +Mary Thoms(as) b: 1810 in NC 2 Sarah Vance b: 1837 2 William Vance b: 1839 2 Mary Vance b: 1845 d: Bef 1919 ... +Henry B Devore b: 10 January 1826 in Callaway Co, Missouri m: 14 September 1856 in Clay Co, Mo d: 15 February 1917 in Clay Co, Mo 2 Solomon Vance b: 1847 2 Benjamin Vance b: 1849 2 Ella Nora Vance b: 20 February 1844 in Clinton Co, Missouri d: 27 November 1934 in Stewartsville, Dekalb Co, Missouri ... +Milton Devore Baker, Sr b: 29 August 1836 in Fulton, Callaway Co, Missouri m: 15 January 1860 in Clinton Co, Missouri d: 18 November 1910 in Stewartsville, Dekalb Co, Missouri

Hello Vance, We may have the same line. However, my William Vance was supposed to have married a Sarah Hudson. You should contact Barbara at [email protected] She has information on William Vance married to Frances Winchester. Good luck and please let me know what you find out. Sandy Perry([email protected])

Julie, That's a GREAT photo and a real "keeper!!" (I'm a retired band director.) Do you know what state/county they were from??? Norm Julie wrote: > Hi all, > > I have a picture on my website, http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/bridgpic.html , of the Industry Concert Band that I would probably guess was taken in the early 1900's. My great grandfather, William Newton Bridges is in the group picture and he was born in 1889. > > julie -- Trail Tree Village 175 N. Michigan Ave., #127 Coldwater, MI 49036 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ICQ 1705347 E-Mail: [email protected] AOL IM: norm1231 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Surnames: VANCE-STEELE-BLANCHARD-FERRIS-ADAMS TERPENING-DUNTON-DONBROCK-PAUL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE**: All my Family Trees are NOW SEARCHABLE in my homepage. Homepage URL: http://members.tripod.com/~nvance/ My 10 MI Counties Index: MI A.L.H.N. & MIGenWeb Project Pages http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/5666/index.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ State Coordinator Maryland A.L.H.N. (American Local History Network) http://www.usgennet.org/~alhnmdus/md.html *******************************************************************

Hi all, I have a picture on my website, http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/bridgpic.html , of the Industry Concert Band that I would probably guess was taken in the early 1900's. My great grandfather, William Newton Bridges is in the group picture and he was born in 1889. julie

William VANCE, maybe by way of LA, came to AR before 1846. He married Frances WINCHESTER 2 Oct., 1846. They had children; Hope, Robert, Lucy, Agnes (my ggrandmother), Frank Edgar, May, Arthur, Stonewall I., William, Jr., and Frances W. between 1846 and 1866. William, Sr. died 5 Oct., 1892. His parents were said to have come to New Orleans, LA by ship from Belfast, Ireland. Does anyone else know this line? Many Thanks, -- Vance Roy [email protected] Surname Research: ROY, WILLIAMS, WHITTEN, VANCE, TATE, and SALMON

For an article that I am writing, I am trying to find photographs and manuscript materials on James William BINFORD (1845-1896), of Crawfordsville, IN and Paris, IL. He was married in Crawfordsville on or about 30 September 1868 to Mary Alice VANCE. James William Binford was born in Crawfordsville on 2 November 1845, and he died in Paris, IL on 22 May 1896. Mary Alice Vance, wife of J. W. Binford, was born in Crawfordsville, IN on 7 September 1845, and she died in Los Angeles, CA on 21 May 1928. The subject of my search, James William Binford, was a soldier in the Civil War who served under the command of Col. Eli Lilly. The two men later went into business together as druggists in Paris, Illinois. After a few years, Eli Lilly returned to Indianapolis, where in 1876 he founded the pharmaceutical company that still bears his name. The overall subject of my research concerns the years that Col. Lilly and Mr. Binford were business partners in Paris, IL (1869-1973). I have not yet located a photograph of James William Binford, and I am hoping that someone in the Vance or Binford families might have an image of him that I could use for publication. (I have posted similar messages to this one on "Binford" sites.) I look forward to hearing from anyone with information to share. Robert V. Hillman, Professor University Archivist Library Services Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920

Hi all, I am trying to find out who had a first name of Alvaron or Alveron. I have a brother and sister, Ira C. Bridges and Susan Bridges married to Joseph Ward Hiatt who named one of their kids this name. One child was born in 1853 and the other born in 1857. Has anyone heard of this name and does it belong to a Bridges? thanks julie

Hi Gang, I'm still looking for a ca 1838 marriage of Mary VANCE to a Mr. NEAL possibly in the Pittsburgh, Pa. area. Mary could have been a widow VANCE. I know she had a son WILLIAM H. NEAL b. ca 1847. Mary died in 1874 in Allegheny Co., Pa. Does anyone know anything about her? Any little clue would be of great value. Thanks so very much Clare Pebworth Clearwater, Fla.

Hello List, This is my first query on the list and I have been hoping to see someone who is also researching my branch of the Vance tree. Elizabeth VANCE, d/o Abner VANCE and Susannah HOWARD, b. abt 1794 in Russell Co., VA; d. aft. 1850 in Logan Co., WV. She married (?) and had five (?) children including James "Big Jim" VANCE, b. abt 1830; d. abt 1888. James married Mary COLLINS (?), and had four (?) children incl. Jane VANCE, b. abt 1849 (RE: 1850 Census, Logan Co., VA). Jane married abt. 1868, Evans FERRELL. They had eleven children among whom was my grandfather, Allen FERRELL, b. 1889 in Thacker, Mingo Co., WV. Are there any other descendants of James and Mary COLLINS VANCE, who are researching this family and would be willing to share their information? It is my understanding that Elizabeth VANCE, d/o Abner and Susannah, never married and her children were born out of wedlock. Thank you for any help. Connie Chancellor [email protected]

Am hoping that someone can help with my Vance's. This represents all I have for them. AMANDA CASSIDY (MICHAEL) was born November 05, 1854, in Sangamon County, IL, and died Bet. 1877 - 1878. She married IRA W. VANCE March 24, 1872, in Sangamon County, IL, son of MICAL VANCE and UNKNOWN MILLER. Child of AMANDA CASSIDY and IRA VANCE is: i. IRA MICHAEL VANCE, b. Abt. 1873, Sangamon County, IL. IRA MICHAEL VANCE (AMANDA CASSIDY, MICHAEL) was born Abt. 1873 in Sangamon County, IL. He married ELLA ODGEN June 10, 1895, in Sangamon County, IL. Children of IRA VANCE and ELLA ODGEN are: i. JONA L.4 VANCE, b. Abt. 1897. ii. MILDRED VANCE, b. Abt. 1898. Thanks for any help. Brandi

Some info gleaned from a copy of pages from a Grayson family Bible, most likely that of William James Grayson and Emeline Vance. (These are Alabama Graysons; Emeline (born in Mississippi) and her children moved to Texas ca 1880.) William James Grayson was the son of Young W. Grayson and Rebecca Emeline Capell of Marengo County, AL. These entries were written vertically on a "Family Record" page: Young W. Grayson was born 3rd December A.D. 1803 Emeline Capel was born June A.D. 1808 Young W. Grayson and Emeline Capell were married 3rd July A.D. 1828 Wm. Ja. Grayson was born 28th April A.D. 1829 Emeline Vance was born 18th July A.D. 1831 (A barely legible entry follows -- this is what I *think* it says:) Julia (or possibly Louisa) Grayson Prewitt was born Sept. 27th A.D. 1840 These deaths were recorded: Young W. Grayson died 16th March 1846 James Vance died August 29, 1846 Martha Louisa Grayson daughter of Young W. Grayson & Emeline Grayson was born 3rd December 1842/Died 14 August 1858 William James Grayson died the 7th day of Jan A.D. 1857 (or 1859) Emeline Grayson died the 30th day of September A.D. 1861 James Young Grayson son of Wm Jas and Emeline Grayson died November 4th 1865 Jessie Kennard Grayson died 8th of June 1880 Robert Wilson (or Watson) Grayson died March 22nd 1906 about 2 o'clock a.m. Horatio Vance Grayson died Nov. 11th 1901 12-1/2 o'clock Mrs. Mary Louisa McPherson died Mar 8th 1904 about 10:00 Tues. night Mrs. Emmaline Grayson died July 25, 1919 at 4 Mr. William (middle name illegible; may be Avant) Kilpatrick died June 28, 188- between 6 and 7 o'clock in the morning 54 years Mr. James Gladstone Grayson died Mar. 22, 1944 in morning at Tryuh (?) Texas Samuel B. Vance died July 19th 1829 David W. Vance died Sept. 3 1833 James Vance died August 29th 1846 David (middle initial illegible; could be Y) June 23rd 1849 Ruthy (?) G. Vance died July 17th 1852 Robbert K. (?) DeBrule died Sept. 3 1859 Nancy Harwood Houston, TX (g-g-granddaughter of Young W. and Emeline)

Hi all, I have updated my website by adding more people, notes and surnames. Please check this out by going to: http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/family.html Any questions or comments, please email me. thanks julie

*Greetings* & *Happy Holidays* I am seeking information on the parents/and possible siblings for my gg-grandmother Rebecca Vance. Hoping somebody may have my Rebecca in their Vance data somewhere. , since she was living in Adams County, Indiana there is a possibility that her family may have came from out of Ohio. (Cemetery records & Obituary notice say Indiana) Descendants of Rebecca Vance Generation No. 1 1. Rebecca1 Vance1 was born September 15, 1848 in Indiana2, and died March 25, 1934 in Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana2. She married (1) Abraham Brown3 before Feb 1876. He died between 1876 - 1884. She married (2) Owen Glancy4 January 28, 1880 in Adams Co., Indiana4, son of James Glancy and Elizabeth Lighthill. He was born September 09, 1808 in Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania5, and died February 22, 1884 in Decatur, Wabash Township, Adams County, Indiana5. She married (3) Alexander Utinger6 September 16, 1885 in Adams Co., Indiana6. He was born Abt. 1846, and died June 03, 1909 in Adams Co, Indiana. More About Abraham Brown and Rebecca Vance: Marriage: before February 1876. lived in Adams Co., Indiana More About Owen Glancy and Rebecca Vance: Marriage: January 28, 1880, Adams Co., Indiana6 More About Alexander Utinger and Rebecca Vance: Marriage: September 16, 1885, Adams Co., Indiana6 Child of Rebecca Vance and Abraham Brown is: + 2 i. Lydia Matilda2 Brown, born February 1876 in Indiana; died October 10, 1949 in Delaware Co, Muncie, Indiana. Generation No. 2 2. Lydia Matilda2 Brown (Rebecca1 Vance)7 was born February 1876 in Indiana8, and died October 10, 1949 in Delaware Co, Muncie, Indiana. She married John Benjamin Franklin Runyon9 November 16, 1894 in Geneva, Indiana, son of George Runyon and Sarah Wilson. He was born January 1869 in Geneva, Adams Co, Indiana, and died May 13, 1924 in Muncie, Indiana. More About John Runyon and Lydia Brown: Marriage: November 16, 1894, Geneva, Indiana Children of Lydia Brown and John Runyon are: 3 i. Nora V.3 Runyon10, born September 05, 1895 in Geneva Adams County, Indiana11; died April 1982 in Olympia, Washington. She married (1) Elza M Cook; born 1889 in Ohio. She married (2) Russel Redrick. She married (3) Privitt. She married (4) Burmester. 4 ii. Blanche V. R. Runyon11, born February 22, 1897 in Geneva,Adams County,Indiana. She married (1) Levi Springer. She married (2) Frederick James Stanley May 11, 1929 in Madison Co, Indiana; born September 06, 1906 in Summitville, Madison Co., Indiana; died July 1984 in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana.. More About Frederick Stanley and Blanche Runyon: Marriage: May 11, 1929, Madison Co, Indiana 5 iii. Cathenas Edward Runyon12, born November 15, 1898 in Geneva, Adams County, Indiana, us; died December 22, 1941 in Michigan City, Indiana. He married Jessie Fern Davis September 03, 1921 in Muncie, Indiana13; born June 18, 1905 in Muncie, Indiana; died February 20, 1990 in Muncie, Indiana. More About Cathenas Runyon and Jessie Davis: Marriage: September 03, 1921, Muncie, Indiana13 6 iv. Ollen Cleo Runyon14, born March 24, 1901 in Muncie, Indiana; died May 17, 1953 in Muncie, Indiana. He married Effie E Julian15 June 10, 1922 in Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana; born Abt. 1903 in East Randolph County, Indiana; died January 20, 1964 in Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana. More About Ollen Runyon and Effie Julian: Marriage: June 10, 1922, Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana 7 v. Clarence R. Runyon16, born April 21, 1903 in Muncie,Delaware Co,Indiana; died June 10, 1966 in Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana. He married (1) Grace. He married (2) Mackey Ross. 8 vi. Thelma Vera Runyon16, born October 30, 1907 in Muncie, Indiana; died July 25, 1960 in Ft Wayne, Indiana. 9 vii. Clifford Runyon17, born October 29, 1911 in Muncie, Delaware Co, Indiana; died August 1984 in Olympia, Washington. He married Dorothy. 10 viii. Genevieve Runyon17, born April 21, 1914 in Muncie, Indiana; died February 1980 in Winter Haven, Florida. She married Allen Quesinberry; born November 27, 1909 in Indiana; died December 1976 in Immokalee, Collier, Flordia. Thank you, Kelly Runyon Bragg

Hello VANCE researchers, this is my first post and hope someone has information on a Thomas VANCE who married Samantha Ann HARVEY Oct 22, 1851 Rankin Co, MS. I am looking for Thomas's parents, siblings and children. I believe Thomas and Samantha had a daughter, Mary, who was living with her Uncle Frank(Francis) HARVEY in 1880 Rankin Co, MS. Mary was born abt 1860 MS. I do know that Samantha HARVEY was the daughter of James HARVEY and Minerva LILLY of Rankin Co, MS. Samantha was born abt 1830 MS. There was another VANCE/HARVEY marriage in Rankin Co, MS and wonder if they are connected to above family. James HARVEY to Henryetta VANCE July 23, 1897 Rankin Co, MS. Appreciate any help. Thank you. Vicki

Seeking information on a marriage between Sarah VANCE, b. ca 1790, and Reuben ELAM, b. ca 1790 which would have taken place in Warren County, TN. My guess is that the marriage would have occurred around 1815/16. Regards, Bob Walker [email protected]

Hi all, Please view my website at: http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/family.html If you have a slow modem, for the Roberts, look at: http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/roberts.html For the Bridges, look at: http://people.ce.mediaone.net/backster/bridges.html Enjoy julie