This is the first time writing about a family name, but was not getting anywhere with other types of inquiry. Am tracint back THOMAS GILLESPIE, married to Jane Vance, born in Mecklenburg County. Received some info from Knox Co. where Thomas lived. His father was also Thomas Gillespie, married to Naomi (?) last name unkn own. The father Thomas apparently died in Rowan Co. NC in 1796. Jane Vance's father was John Vance and grandfather David Vance from Mecklenburg Co. It might help me to understand whether this area was consideree Tennessee at that point in time. No other information on Vance's other than John was born in Mecklenburg Co. , as was his father David. Thanks in advance-Jim Chandler.