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Alexander Joseph Vance 1849–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1849

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 7 March 1921

Death Location: Vance Cemetery Bradshaw Mountain, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States

Father: John Vance

Mother: Marinda Vance

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Vance

Children(s): Marinda Vance, David Vance, Mathias Vance, Louisa Vance, John Vance, Mary Vance, Nancy Vance

In 1849, Alexander Joseph Vance entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to John L Vance And Marinda Arminda J Vance. In 1860, Alexander Joseph Vance established residence. In 1870, Alexander Joseph Vance established residence. Alexander Joseph Vance married Elizabeth Susan Harman Vance, and had children including David Clevland Vance, John William Vance, Louisa Vance, Marinda Magdaline Maggie Vance, Mary Etta Marietta Vance, Mathias Branch Scaggs Vance, Nancy Jane Vance. Alexander Joseph Vance passed away in 1921 in Vance Cemetery Bradshaw Mountain, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Alexander Joseph Vance entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to John L Vance And Marinda Arminda J Vance.
  • In 1860, Alexander Joseph Vance established residence.
  • In 1870, Alexander Joseph Vance established residence.
  • Alexander Joseph Vance married Elizabeth Susan Harman Vance, and had children including David Clevland Vance, John William Vance, Louisa Vance, Marinda Magdaline Maggie Vance, Mary Etta Marietta Vance, Mathias Branch Scaggs Vance, Nancy Jane Vance.
  • Alexander Joseph Vance passed away in 1921 in Vance Cemetery Bradshaw Mountain, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Vance's Ancestors

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Alexander Vance
1849–1921
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
Parents
John L Vance
1806–1893
North Carolina, USA
Marinda (Arminda J) Vance
1813–1909
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert Vance
1783–1855
South Carolina, USA
Mary ("Polly") Carver
1792–1863
Fauquier County, Virginia, USA
John McKinney
1772–1840
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States
Jemima ("Mima") McKinney
1773–1850
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Esq. Vance
1753–1830
Margaret Pence
1761–1828
Delilah Horton
1762–1836
Thomas Carver
1762–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John 2A
1735–1782
Rachel Castle
1740–1755
Dr Carpenter
1725–1778
Anna Carpenter
1735–
Thomas Carver
1734–1770
Rosamond Duncomb
1726–1800

Alexander Vance's Descendants

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Alexander (Joseph) Vance (1 Dec 1849–7 March 1921) m. Elizabeth (Susan Harman) Vance (February 1855–21 December 1931)
  1. 1. Marinda (Magdaline "Maggie) Vance 1881–1901 m. Alfred (Hansford) Sims 1839–1891
    1. 1. George (Williams) Sims 1899–1941 m. Ibbie (Victoria) Salyer 1919–1994
      1. 1. Curtis (Gene) Sims 1939–2009
      2. 2. Elmer (Alvis) Sims 1927–1931
      3. 3. Bessie (Mae Sims) Elswick 1935–2013 m. Billy (Gene) Mullins 1928–1958
      4. 4. James (Franklin) Sims –1992
  2. 2. David (Clevland) Vance 1882–1972
  3. 3. Mathias (Branch. Scaggs) Vance 1889–1960
  4. 4. Louisa Vance 1874–1957
  5. 5. John (William) Vance 1876–1951
  6. 6. Mary (Etta "Marietta") Vance 1878–1944
  7. 7. Nancy (Jane) Vance 1896–1970

Alexander Vance's Timeline

6 Records

1849
1 Dec 1849
Birth of Alexander Joseph Vance in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Alexander Joseph Vance resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 21
Alexander Joseph Vance resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 31
Alexander Joseph Vance resided here
None
1888
19 Apr 1888
Age 39
Alexander Joseph Vance resided here in Buchanan, Virginia
Buchanan, Virginia
1921
7 March 1921
Age 72
Death of Alexander Joseph Vance in West Virginia, United States
West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1849
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 816; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 816; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Buchanan, Virginia
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-1_003; Roll #: 3; Roll Description: Bedford County (surnames Preas - W) to Campbell County (surnames A - Frazer)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 March 1921
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vance Cemetery Bradshaw Mountain, McDowell County, West Virginia, United States

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