This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RenVM Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.vance/1072.1205.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kathleen, The John Wilson Vance who was the son of Joseph Colville Vance (1759-1809) and Sarah Wilson was born in 1782 in Virginia. He came to Ohio with his parents in about 1799. He fought in the War of 1812 and moved to Illinois in 1824. So that's probably not the one born in 1799 that you're descended from, but I bet there is a connection. They had so many kids in each family. Can you give me more about your John W. Vance's ancestors and descendants? Karen Vance Michie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.