I am a Vance by birth and have researched a lot of Vances. However, I do not believe we are in the same line, I would suggest that you check the Vances of Hatfield and McCoy fued fame. Some of them were possibly from Russell. I really tried to make myself connected to that John Vance because it sounded like what I would expect some of my ancestors to be, but it didn't work out that way. Also check Logan County, Wv. Bonnie Vance Miller

I am looking for any descendants of John & Nancy BLAIR Vance. In the Buchanan Co. VA marriages they were married on 6 -11- 1861. John is listed as 18 years old born in Wise Co. VA. and the son of David & Elizabeth Vance. Nancy is the dau. of Jacob III and Jane McClanahan BLAIR. She is also 18 years old and was born in Russell Co. VA They are listed in the 1880 Census and John is listed as being 38 and Nancy being 36 (ages off) and their children are John 16, Andrew 14, George W. 11, Alexander 8 and David 6. They live next to BLAIR kin in the part of buchanan Co. that became Dickenson Co. Does anyone have these lineages????? Any help greatly appreciated! John Blair/The Jacob Blair Project

Could you give the address of the GenConnect query page. I have lost mine. Thanks. Bonnie Vance Miller

Some very nice people on the TN mailing list gave me some pointers on using GenConnect today. I was worried because I noticed that some of the queries were missing for the GenConnect Query page. They have only been archived and are still out there. You can click on "Search/Personalize Your Display" and tell it how many of the county messages you'd like to see. BUT I learned something else really neat you can do with GenConnect. Go to the GenConnect query board. At the top in very small print it says "Global Search". Click on this. You can enter a surname.........be sure in the place for country that you put "United States". It may return a message that tells you that there are too many and then asks you to narrow down your search. It then gives you a choice of what state you want for the next search or will even search Family Associations, etc. When the search returns it is in alphabetical order according to counties in that state. This is great! I've already found several new "cousins" today plus my husband's greatgrandfather's two long lost brothers who came to this country from Germany with him ca 1875! Be careful.......it's VERY addictive! Vicki

Hello Vance researchers, I have just received a "seemingly well documented" history concerning a William Vance, grandson of William Vance and his first wife Rachel PATTERSON, and son of Joseph and Jane (COOK) Vance. All of his siblings are buried at the Cross Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, most died young. Mentioned, is a letter from Joseph Vance, to his grandson Joseph at the age of 14. I haven't been able to study this, as I just received it, but it states that this line was proven the author of the book concerning Cross Creek Church, A.D. White, and that he later came to visit them in Illinois. This is not my line, but if it is yours, I will share more with you. Sherry Morell Shelts [email protected]

Ramsey Vance was born ca 1800 in Tenn, and is mentioned in some Smith Co, Tenn deeds ca 1833. He, and his wife Letsey are in Smith Co in the 1850 Census. I have just found them in the Hopkins Co, Texas census in 1860, with 4 daughters and a son John, but by the 1870 Hopkins Co, Texas census, it only shows Ramsey's wife Letsey and their son John. It "appears" that Ramsey is the son of a John Vance, unless their was an older son I have not yet found. I am trying to track this John Vance line back, to see who he connects to ( ? Thomas / Samuel?), if you have any ideas, please contact me! I sent the Smith Co deeds to a researcher of this John, so she could try to track this land back, but it has been quite some time, and I have not heard from her. Sherry Morell Shelts [email protected]

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} New Vance Family Association Page Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 18:47:26 -0800 (PST) From: "TnGibson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> The new Vance Family Association Page is located at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rtr89/Vance Vicki Gibson Co. TN Coordinator USGenWeb Project http://www.rootsweb.com/~tngibson Vance Family Association http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~rtr89/Vance

Below are my ancestors on the VANCE branch. This might be of help to anyone researching that surname. --------8. William Johnston  1846-1918 ----4. Ralph Alexander Johnston (jimmie) 1900-1978 ---------------------------------576. Sir James Vance -----------------------------288. Andrew Vance 1672-1754 -------------------------144. Col. Samuel Vance 1692-1779 -----------------------------289. Jane Hoge ---------------------72. Cap't Robert Colville Vance 1736-1818 -------------------------145. Sarah Colville -----------------36. Andrew Vance 1794-1858 ---------------------73. Jean White 1746-1834 ------------18. Alexander Hamilton Vance  1841-1905 -----------------37. Nancy Byers --------9.  Mary Vance 1871-1945 ----------------38.Charles Wright ------------19. Lucy Wright ----------------39. Mary Patton 2. Ralph Carlton Johnston  1933 Note: Sir James Vance (mayor of Dublin) 72. Cap't Robert Colville Vance 1736-1818.   See biography by Mountours Presbyterian Church, Oakdale PA 1935 which he founded.  Includes his revolutionary war history. I hope this helps someone.  I am open to additions, i.e. siblings and missing parents of any of the above.  Thanks to Pam Henderson for her post to the Vance surname list with some vital information: > > Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 14:02:34 -0600 > From: Pam   Henderson <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Message-Id: <[email protected]> > Subject: [VANCE-L] Andrew > > -------Phoenix-Boundary-07081998- > Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > Content-transfer-encoding: Quoted-printable > > I am looking for info on the family of Andrew Vance, > came to County Down Ireland  in 1736 > wifes name was Jane Hoge > thier son Samuel Vance was born in 1692-1710 > and married Sarah Colville. > That is all I have. > Pam <http://www.willowarchives.com/lusk/genweb/d0007/g0000049.htm#I443>http://w ww.willowarchives.com/lusk/genweb/d0007/g0000049.htm#I443 contains references to Samuel Vance, Sarah Colville, & Robert Vance ***************************************************************** * Linda Sherman/Ralph Johnston * WEB PAGES http://www.ultranet.com/~copley/ * 1) LINMAR PERSIANS (Solids, & Bicolors) * 2) Photo Historical Society of New England * 3) Stereo New England * 4) Auburndale Community Association * All my web pages are Y1.99K compliant (:-)) * 617-527-7562, 617-969-2760fx *****************************************************************

--------8. William Johnston 1846-1918 ----4. Ralph Alexander Johnston (jimmie) 1900-1978 ---------------------------------576. Sir James Vance -----------------------------288. Andrew Vance 1672-1754 -------------------------144. Col. Samuel Vance 1692-1779 -----------------------------289. Jane Hoge ---------------------72. Cap't Robert Colville Vance 1736-1818 -------------------------145. Sarah Colville -----------------36. Andrew Vance 1794-1858 ---------------------73. Jean White 1746-1834 ------------18. Alexander Hamilton Vance 1841-1905 -----------------37. Nancy Byers --------9. Mary Vance 1871-1945 ----------------38.Charles Wright ------------19. Lucy Wright ----------------39. Mary Patton 2. Ralph Carlton Johnston 1933 Note: Sir James Vance (mayor of Dublin) 72. Cap't Robert Colville Vance 1736-1818. See biography by Mountours Presbyterian Church, Oakdale PA 1935 which he founded. Includes his revolutionary war history. I hope this helps someone. I am open to additions, i.e. siblings and missing parents of any of the above. Thanks to Pam Henderson for her post to the Vance surname list with some vital information: > > Date: Mon, 4 Jan 1999 14:02:34 -0600 > From: Pam   Henderson <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Message-Id: <[email protected]> > Subject: [VANCE-L] Andrew > > -------Phoenix-Boundary-07081998- > Content-type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > Content-transfer-encoding: Quoted-printable > > I am looking for info on the family of Andrew Vance, > came to County Down Ireland  in 1736 > wifes name was Jane Hoge > thier son Samuel Vance was born in 1692-1710 > and married Sarah Colville. > That is all I have. > Pam ***************************************************************** * Linda Sherman/Ralph Johnston * WEB PAGES http://www.ultranet.com/~copley/ * 1) LINMAR PERSIANS (Solids, & Bicolors) * 2) Photo Historical Society of New England * 3) Stereo New England * 4) Auburndale Community Association * All my web pages are Y1.99K compliant (:-)) * 617-527-7562, 617-969-2760fx *****************************************************************

Looking for information on Emeline VANCE, born ca 1835 in MS. Living with a GRAYSON family in Clarke or Marengo County, AL in 1850. Married a GRAYSON whose parents were Young W. GRAYSON and Emeline CAPELL. In 1880 she was in Milam County, TX with her brother-in-law, Horatio Capel GRAYSON. She was in Rockdale, TX in 1908, because I have a postcard sent her there by my grandfather. Who were her parents? Was there a connection or perhaps with the CAPELLS before her marriage? Any information would be appreciated. Nancy Harwood Houston, TX

Hello again, Just wondering if anyone out there has a picture of Abner VANCE'S grave. I would really like to have a picture of it. Thanks Tim VANCE Orange Co. Va. [email protected] OR [email protected]

Hello researchers, William VANCE was born in 1789. S/O Abner VANCE & Susannah HOWARD. He died 17-May-1853 at Kents Ridge, Tazewell Co. Va. He was buried on his farm at Kents Ridge. I know where the farm was, and where the William VANCE homesite was, I have been there. What I am looking for is the gravesite of William VANCE. Is there anyone on the list that has any idea where his grave is located on the farm. Any clue would be appreciated. I plan to visit Tazewell Co. within the next month, and would like to try and locate his grave. Thanks a bunch, Tim VANCE Orange Co. Va. [email protected]

Hello everyone, Just a note concerning the moving of my website, I have a database of around 10,000 persons available and searchable on-line. Many surnames from many PA counties are included. Please stop by and take a look. http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cfbush Thanks for your time, Chuck Bush

Hi folks: I am seeking information about the lineage of Catherine Vance of Claiborne County, Tennessee. She was the second wife of Ransom Cupp, son Jacob Cupp and Sibby Breeding. Catherine was an important lady due in part because she was the mother of seven kids and they, like all good Cupps, were fruitful. Recapping the basics of her life I know that she was born Nov. 13, 1828 in Claiborne County, Tenn., married Ransom Cupp on March 7, 1853 in Tazewell, Tenn., and died March 7, 1892 in Claiborne County, Tenn. She is buried next to her husband on Cupp's Ridge, Tazewell, Tenn. What I am hoping is that someone is in the know about Catherine's parents. Her mother (I don't know the name) was a Cherokee Indian. Her father may have been John Vance, a farmer, age 46 in the 1850 Tennessee Census records. He was born in Tennessee. However, it is also possible that her father was Unity Vance, age 50 at the time of the 1850 Tennessee Census. This Vance was born in North Carolina. He had two children listed, Ellian, 24, a farmer and a daughter, Catherine, 21. This age matches the Catherine Vance who married Ransom. (I haven't been able to confirm which father is correct. Catherine had four sisters: Rachel Vance, Miney Vance, Oakes Sington and Nancy Stone. If anyone knows something about Catherine and her background, I would love to hear from you. Cheers, Jo Ann Garlington

Could someone sort this out. I haven't been able to. I have found several Nancy VANCEs as having been listed as marrying E. Hatfield. Was the Nancy Abner and Susannah VANCE's daughter? I have also seen it listed that the Nancy was James H. and Barbara VANCE's daughter. Neither of the dates that I have match up with the dates for the other Nancy VANCE that I have listed. Can anyone set me straight? Thanks in advance, Meg

Looking for the parents of Elizabeth Vance b. before 1733(pos.PA) mar William Lusk Sr. before 1743 , d. aft.1771 (pos. VA) William Lusk Sr. was born in 1715 PA and d. 8-22-1771 Augusta, VA Thanks Pam [email protected]

I haven't posted anything about my VANCE line yet, so let me make a quick introduction. I'm descended from Eula Savannah VANCE, b. about 1870 d 1959 Banner Elk, NC Thomas DeKalb Vance b January 29 1835 d May 10 1922 NC Lewis Vance b 1802 d 1893 NC? Matthew Vance b. abt 1770 in Ireland? If anyone is interested in corresponding about this line please email. I'll be happy to share my info. Leslie -- Can't you not fail to lack the inability to misunderstand me, or not? mailto:[email protected]

I am searching for any information regarding a Lloyd VANCE who married (or lived with) my mother about 1939-1940 in NE. She later left him and married my father. We are a family of dark haired, dark eyed individuals, except for my older brother who is blond with blue eyes. In the interest of possibly establishing a more realistic family lineage for himself, my brother has asked me to try to find any living relatives of Lloyd to see if there are any family similarities, etc.. He would like one day to know who he looks like. My parents are deceased now, but my mother has previously told me that Lloyd VANCE had only one arm. (I don't know why, but I wish I had asked more questions when I was younger.) And my mother also said Lloyd VANCE travelled by riding empty railroad cars to other cities. Does anyone know this man? Please contact me with ANY help, no matter how small. Thank you, Sarah [email protected]

I ran across these marriages and thought someone could use them. They are also posted on the GenForum. They are not my Vances. I do not know anything else about them. Vance: Nancy to John N. Long 3-3-1842 Jackson Co., AR Solomon M. to Nancy Cettis 3-21-1843 Lawrence Co., AR Lucinda to William Trapp 4-28-1844 Lawrence Co., AR Elizabeth to Jonathan Wilson 4-8-1845 Lawrence Co., AR Delia to Richard Tunstall 1-28-1847 Phillips Co., AR Sarah M. to John Hays 9-23-1847 Jefferson Co., AR D. to Sarah A. Williams 3-28-1849 Jackson Co, AR I am still looking for information on the family of John Vance b. 1801 TN and Mary Ann Holmes b. 1811 TN or AL. Children were: Thomas, Joseph, Harrison, Martin, Malinda, Pennington, Andrew, Tahilda or Talitha, Jasper, Sarah, William, Lucinda, Mary Jane Evaline all born in AR., probably Washington Co. Cathey Jendeski [email protected]

Vance researchers: I have photocopies of 4 pages of an 1812 King James Bible kept by my McGrew ancestors that contain the following entries (spelling and punctuation in context): "John McGrew and Nancy Vance Was Married in the year of our Lorde September the 19 : 1833" "Abraham McGrew and Susan Vance Maried Frebruary the 21 1839" "Nancy McGrew Which Was Nancy Vance Was Born in the year of our Loard Sept the 2 18_4" (unreadable digit) "Susan Vance Was Borne August the 15 1822" "Jeremiah Vance died october the 14 1840" The 1850 Knox County, Illinois census for Township 10 N 2 E lists: Abram McGrew, 32, farmer, born in Indiana Susan, 27, born in Kentucky and on the same page: John H. McGrew, 38, Carpenter, born in Kentucky Nancy, 35, born in Kentucky also living in the same house: Margaret Vance, 28, born in Kentucky The 1790 census in Kentucky shows these 4 families: David Vance in Woodford Joseph Vance in Fayette Joesph Vance in Woodford George Vance in Lincoln Does anyone have any of these people in their Vance records and possibly be able to tell me if/how they might be related? Thanks, Steve