Who was Catherine VANCE?

Catherine VANCE (1834–1912) was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Delilah VANCE 1834–1912

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Mar 1834 · Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 1 Dec 1912 · Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA

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Biography

In 1834, Catherine Delilah VANCE entered the world in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine Delilah VANCE passed away in 1912 in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA.

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1834

Birth of Catherine Delilah VANCE in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA

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1912

Death of Catherine Delilah VANCE in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine VANCE

This ancestor line traces from Caen, Calvados, Normandie, France (1546) to Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA (1834) across 9 generations.

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: Catherine VANCE (1834–1912) was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Joy, Mercer, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Catherine Delilah VANCE PTP

1834–1912

Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA