YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Josiah M VANCE 1853–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1853

Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 3 Mar 1919

Death Location: Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA

Father: David Sr

Mother: Margaret Vance

Spouse(s): Asa Vance, Mary Vance

Children(s): Margaret Addy, Mary Milling, John VANCE, Wilson VANCE

The story of Josiah M VANCE began in 1853 in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. In 1860, Josiah M VANCE resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. In 1870, Josiah M VANCE resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. Josiah M VANCE married Asa Elizabeth Dowdle Vance, Mary Mamie Davis Vance, and had children including John Hall Vance, Margaret Ada Vance Addy, Mary E Vance Milling, Wilson Watts Vance. Josiah M VANCE passed away in 1919 in Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA.

Find more search results for Josiah VANCE
JV

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Josiah M VANCE began in 1853 in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1860, Josiah M VANCE resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1870, Josiah M VANCE resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • Josiah M VANCE married Asa Elizabeth Dowdle Vance, Mary Mamie Davis Vance, and had children including John Hall Vance, Margaret Ada Vance Addy, Mary E Vance Milling, Wilson Watts Vance.
  • Josiah M VANCE passed away in 1919 in Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Sr
1825–1911
Birth Location: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
DS
Margaret Vance
1832–1925
Birth Location: Ireland
MV

Spouses(s)

Asa Vance
1853–1900
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
AV
Mary Vance
1877–1955
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
MV

Children(s)

Margaret Addy
1876–1961
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
MA
Mary Milling
1872–1962
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
MM
John VANCE
1915–1975
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
JV
Wilson VANCE
1916–1982
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
WV

Josiah VANCE's Ancestors

Self
Josiah VANCE
1853–1919
Birth Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
David Franklin VANCE Sr
1825–1911
Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Margaret (VANCE) Vance
1832–1925
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah VANCE's Descendants

1.
JV
Josiah (M) VANCE (6 Dec 1853–3 Mar 1919) m. Asa (Elizabeth DOWDLE) Vance (27 Jun 1853–6 Jun 1900) m. Mary (Mamie DAVIS) Vance (11 Dec 1877–28 Jun 1955)
  1. 1. Margaret (Ada VANCE) Addy 1876–1961 m. Marion (Carson) ADDY 1873–1935
    1. 1. Elma (ADDY) Stamper 1898–1987 m. Glover (Newton) STAMPER 1894–1976
      1. 1. Melvin (Warner) STAMPER 1925–2012
  2. 2. Mary (E VANCE) Milling 1872–1962 m. Leander (F) MILLING 1869–1926
    1. 1. Nona (MILLING) Addy 1898–1976 m. Floyd (Sim) ADDY 1898–1979
  3. 3. John (Hall) VANCE 1915–1975 m. Mary (Alice HOLLINGSWORTH) Vance 1912–1946
  4. 4. Wilson (Watts) VANCE 1916–1982 m. Wilma (Inez HOLLINGSWORTH) Vance 1915–2001

Josiah VANCE's Timeline

7 Records

1853
6 Dec 1853
Birth of Josiah M VANCE in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Josiah M VANCE resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Josiah M VANCE resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Josiah M VANCE resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Josiah M VANCE resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Josiah M VANCE resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1919
3 Mar 1919
Age 66
Death of Josiah M VANCE in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1853
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 659; Page: 601a; Enumeration District: 087
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8 Range 11, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M593_742; Page: 499B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0052
    [4] 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: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 785; Family History Library Film: 8035
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374766
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    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: Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M653_588; Page: 785; Family History Library Film: 8035

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8 Range 11, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: M593_742; Page: 499B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 659; Page: 601a; Enumeration District: 087

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: 822; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0052

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374766

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Josiah VANCE

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE