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Lavina Frances Nance 1769–1856

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lavina Nance in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Dec 1769 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Died 28 Dec 1856 · Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Father Thomas Vaughn Nance
Mother Elizabeth Ann Hudson
Spouse James Bates (1761–1847)
Children Charles Bates, Daniel Bates, Elizabeth Bates, Fleming Bates, Frances Lavina Bates, Isaac Bates, James W Bates, Martha Bates, Martha F Bates, Mary Bates, Matthew Bates, Nathaniel James Bates, Samual Bates, Sarah Bates, Sarah Sally Bates, Stephen Bates, Thomas Bates, Winifred Bates

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Biography

The story of Lavina Frances Nance began in 1769 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Lavina Frances Nance resided in Northern District, Halifax, Virginia, USA. Lavina Frances Nance married james william bates, and had children including charles bates, daniel bates, elizabeth bates, fleming bates, frances lavina bates, isaac bates, james w bates, martha bates, martha f bates, mary bates, matthew bates, nathaniel james bates, samual bates, sarah bates, sarah sally bates, stephen bates, thomas bates, winifred bates. Lavina Frances Nance passed away in 1856 in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Virginia, Marriages

  6. 6
    Record Virginia, Marriages, 1660-1800

Life Timeline

1769
Birth of Lavina Frances Nance in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Birth
1793
Lavina Frances Nance was married in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Marriage
1850
Lavina Frances Nance resided here in Northern District, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Residence
1856
Death of Lavina Frances Nance in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lavina Nance

This ancestor line traces from Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA (1740) to Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States (1769) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lavina Nance (1769–1856) was born in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States and died in Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States. 3 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lavina 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lavina Nance's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lavina Frances Nance PTP
1769–1856
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lavina Nance's Descendants

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Lavina Frances Nance PTP 1769–1856 m. James William Bates PTP 1761–1847
  1. 1. Matthew Bates PTP 1765–1800