Here is what I know about my Vance ancestors: Generation 1: ------------ Andrew Vance b: July 2, 1805 in Jefferson Co., TN d: Dec. 27, 1857 in Calloway Co., KY married first Parmelia _______ b: abt. 1808 d: Feb. 5, 1847 in Calloway Co., KY married second (probably) Nancy J. Williams b: abt. 1826 in Williamson Co., TN children of Andrew Vance: Archelous 1830-1865 John 1832-1858 Edith 1833- Jasper(Yank) 1837-1911 Hugh 1839-1863 Sarah E. 1841-1913 James P. 1842-1862 killed at battle of Shiloh Malissa 1844-1853 Nancy 1848- Generation 2: ------------- Archelous Vance b: March 21, 1830 probably born in TN d: July 23, 1865 married May 16, 1855 Lucy Ann Williams b: abt. 1831 in Wilson Co., TN parents born VA d: 1910 children of Archelous Vance: Robert H. Aug. 28, 1856-Oct. 29, 1875 in Calloway Co., KY William Andrew 1859-1928 Genella (Nettie) Nov. 14, 1863-Sept. 18, 1938 married an Outland Generation 3: ------------- William Andrew (Buddy) Vance b: Sept. 9, 1859 in Calloway Co., KY d: Dec. 10, 1928 married Oct. 19, 1884 Kitty S. Falwell b: July, 1868 in Calloway Co., KY d: July 26, 1954 children of William Andrew Vance: Oma 1885-1956 Clancy 1887-1970 Uma 1891-1893 Arie 1901-1974 Oma Vance Williams was my grandmother. If anyone recognizes any of these names or think they may have a connection to these people, I would love to hear from you. Ed Wells