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Benjamin Franklin Vance 1854–1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1854

Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1939

Death Location: Bristol, Tennessee

Father: Isaac Vance

Mother: Susan Berry

Spouse(s): Mary Stickley

Children(s): Reid Vance, Elbert MD, Bessie Vance, Mary Vance, Glenn Vance, Myrtle Vance

In 1854, Benjamin Franklin Vance entered the world in Sullivan, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Vance And Susan Vinie Berry. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Vance resided in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Benjamin Franklin Vance married Mary Edelle Stickley, and had children including Bessie King Vance, Elbert Bertie Kelcy Vance Md, Glenn Stickley Vance, Mary Edelle Vance, Myrtle Fielding Vance, Reid Hall Vance. Benjamin Franklin Vance passed away in 1939 in Bristol, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Benjamin Franklin Vance entered the world in Sullivan, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Vance And Susan Vinie Berry.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Vance resided in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Vance married Mary Edelle Stickley, and had children including Bessie King Vance, Elbert Bertie Kelcy Vance Md, Glenn Stickley Vance, Mary Edelle Vance, Myrtle Fielding Vance, Reid Hall Vance.
  • Benjamin Franklin Vance passed away in 1939 in Bristol, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Vance
1822–1899
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Susan Berry
1831–1913
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
SB

Spouses(s)

Mary Stickley
1861–1939
Birth Location: Holston, Washington, Virginia, USA
MS

Children(s)

Reid Vance
1903–1939
Birth Location: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
RV
Elbert MD
1878–1945
Birth Location: Island Mills, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
EM
Bessie Vance
1883–1958
Birth Location: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Vance
1893–1933
Birth Location: Bluff City, Sullivan, TN, USA
MV
Glenn Vance
1900–1954
Birth Location: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
GV
Myrtle Vance
1881–1962
Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
MV

Benjamin Vance's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Vance
1854–1939
Birth Place: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Isaac Vance
1822–1899
Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States of America
Susan (Vinie) Berry
1831–1913
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Penquite) Vance
1782–1868
Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia
Mary (Jane "Polly") King
1789–1865
Sullivan Co., Tennessee
Samuel (Reece) Berry
1800–1877
Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Rebecca Carrier
1800–1880
Sullivan Co., Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Vance
1749–1838
Margaret Laughlin
1756–1814
William King
1752–1840
Elizabeth Sharp
1749–1829
Samuel Berry
1775–1834
Nancy Crow
1778–1860
Jonathan Carrier
1775–1865
Abigail Glover
1785–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Vance
1691–1778
Sarah Colville
1696–1781
John Sr
1710–1783
Jane Mathews
1714–1756
Edward Jr.
1720–1790
Elizabeth Nichols
1728–1808
John Sharp
1720–1796
Jane Hamilton
1721–1788
James Berry
1740–1804
Elizabeth McCutchen
1744–1790
Robert Crow
1751–
Nancy Campbell
1753–
William Jr.
1727–1783
Mary Morrell
1752–1828
RICHARD GLOVER
1756–1839
REBECCA CARR
1771–1850

Benjamin Vance's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Vance (15 Nov 1854–12 Mar 1939) m. Mary (Edelle) Stickley (8 Sep 1861–12 Mar 1939)
  1. 1. Reid (Hall) Vance 1903–1939 m. Elizabeth (Virginia) McIlhany 1898–1944 m. Eloise Williams 1908–1991 m. Frances (Coryell) Ford 1906–1982
    1. 1. Doris (Eyre) Vance 1929–1987 m. Raymond (Earl) Young 1920–2006 m. Earl (Jeffrey Edeburn) Jr 1923–1997 m. Warren (Gray Merrin) Jr. 1926–1996
      1. 1. Earl (Jeffrey Edeburn) III 1951–2017
    2. 2. Paul (Franklin) Vance 1930–1935
    3. 3. Nancy (Edelle) Vance 1936–2008 m. William (Lawrence Lee) Jr. 1934–2023
  2. 2. Elbert ('Bertie' Kelcy Vance) MD 1878–1945 m. Alice Harkleroad 1878–1966
    1. 1. Maude (Elizabeth) Vance 1905–1995 m. Hardin (Elsby) Solbrig 1900–1982
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Elsby) Solbrig 1932–2017 m. Richard (Edward) Spaid 1930–2017
      2. 2. Charles (Vance) Solbrig 1928–
    2. 2. James (Alan) Vance 1902–1975 m. Ethel (Ester) Shugren 1900–1984
      1. 1. Marilyn (A) Vance 1925–
    3. 3. Samuel (Lynn) Vance 1908–1990 m. Verna (Mae) Martin 1915–2007
      1. 1. Doris (Jeanne) Vance 1942–1979 m. Lewis (Boyd) Thompson 1942–2022
      2. 2. Michael (Lynn) Vance 1945–2008 m. Ruthann Mrozinski 1944–2015
    4. 4. Frances (Imogene) Vance 1913–1978 m. Clifford (D) Hunter 1910–1976
      1. 1. Virginia (Elaine) Hunter 1946–2009 m. Bradford (Lee) Perry 1946–2012
    5. 5. Lillian (Reeves) Vance 1915–1987 m. Joseph (Lavere) Ritter 1912–2004
      1. 1. Jay (Randall) Ritter 1941–2001
    6. 6. Mary (Irene) Vance 1901–1965 m. Dewey (H.) Kintner 1897–1947
  3. 3. Bessie (King) Vance 1883–1958 m. Andrew (Riley Harkleroad) Sr 1869–1912
    1. 1. Hazel Harkleroad 1902–1971 m. Fred (S) Webster 1900–1972
    2. 2. Cecil (Wayne) Harkleroad 1905–1981 m. Mary (Alice) Linesay 1905–1978 m. Antonett ("Myrtle") Merz 1930–2011
    3. 3. Andrew (Riley Harkleroad) Jr 1907–1988 m. Josephine Miller 1906–1990
    4. 4. Graynelle Harkleroad 1911–2005 m. Robert (Otto) Schmitt 1910–1996
  4. 4. Mary (Edelle) Vance 1893–1933 m. Walter (Franklin) Johnson 1888–1960
    1. 1. Winford (Fain) Johnson 1912–1976 m. Margaret (Belle) Thompson 1912–
    2. 2. Leta (R) Johnson 1923–
    3. 3. Homer (Vance) Johnson 1924–1965
    4. 4. Dorothea (M) Johnson 1911–
    5. 5. Jene (Gordon) Johnson 1920–2000 m. Shirley (Vienna) Stafford 1913–2005
  5. 5. Glenn (Stickley) Vance 1900–1954 m. Rosa (Frances) Minnick 1897–1961
    1. 1. Vivian (Violet) Vance 1927–1997
  6. 6. Myrtle (Fielding) Vance 1881–1962 m. George (Thaddaus) Griffitts 1886–

Benjamin Vance's Timeline

14 Records

1854
15 Nov 1854
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Vance in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1854
15 Nov 1854
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Vance in Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1878
1878
Age 24
Benjamin Franklin Vance was married
None
1880
1880
Age 26
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in Civil District 16, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 16, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1936
1936
Age 82
Benjamin Franklin Vance resided here in Bristol, Virginia, USA
Bristol, Virginia, USA
1939
09 Mar 1939
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Franklin Vance in 347 Woodlawn Ave. Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
347 Woodlawn Ave. Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
1939
9 Mar 1939
Age 85
Death of Benjamin Franklin Vance in Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1939
12 Mar 1939
Age 85
Burial of Benjamin Franklin Vance in Bristol, Tennessee
Bristol, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1854
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 177
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342015
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 366D; Enumeration District: 017
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 399A; Family History Library Film: 553064
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241601
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1275; Page: 22; Family History Library Film: 805275
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1375535
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1854
    Event Place: Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1878

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1275; Page: 22; Family History Library Film: 805275

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1565; Page: 399A; Family History Library Film: 553064

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 3, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 1281; Page: 366D; Enumeration District: 017

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1894
    Event Place: Johnson City, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Comet - 4 Oct 1894 - Page 5, 4 Oct 1894

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1897
    Event Place: Morristown, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Morristown Republican - 13 Mar 1897 - Page 3, 13 Mar 1897

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 16, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 16, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241601

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1522; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0173; FHL microfilm: 1375535

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1914
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 13 Jun 1914 - Page 4, 13 Jun 1914

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 May 1923
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 20 May 1923 - Page 12, 20 May 1923

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1928
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 27 Mar 1928 - Page 3, 27 Mar 1928

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 13 Jan 1929 - Page 12, 13 Jan 1929

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2342015

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1935
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 5 Sep 1935 - Page 9, 5 Sep 1935

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Bristol, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Bristol Herald Courier; Publication Date: 19 Sep 1936; Publication Place: Bristol, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1938
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 27 Mar 1938 - Page 6, 27 Mar 1938

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 19 Aug 1945 - Page 19, 19 Aug 1945

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Mar 1939
    Event Place: 347 Woodlawn Ave. Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1939
    Event Place: Bristol, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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