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Maj. William Vance 1718–1788 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1718

Birth Location: Tyrone, IRE

Death Date: 27 Jun 1788

Death Location: Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Andrew Vance

Mother: Jane Hoge

Spouse(s): Sarah Colville

Children(s): Elizabeth Vance

The story of Maj. William Vance began in 1718 in Tyrone, IRE. In 1781, Maj. William Vance resided in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania. In 1786, Maj. William Vance resided in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Maj. William Vance married Sarah Colville, and had children including Elizabeth Vance. Maj. William Vance passed away in 1788 in Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Maj. William Vance began in 1718 in Tyrone, IRE.
  • In 1781, Maj. William Vance resided in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1786, Maj. William Vance resided in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Maj. William Vance married Sarah Colville, and had children including Elizabeth Vance.
  • Maj. William Vance passed away in 1788 in Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Vance
1666–1740
Birth Location: Tyrone, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
AV
Jane Hoge
1671–1732
Birth Location: Tyrone, Omagh, Ireland
JH

Spouses(s)

Sarah Colville
1720–1793
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA
SC

Children(s)

Elizabeth Vance
1747–1844
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA
EV

Maj. Vance's Ancestors

Self
Maj. Vance
1718–1788
Birth Place: Tyrone, IRE
Parents
Andrew Williamson Vance
1666–1740
Tyrone, Tyrone, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Jane Hoge
1671–1732
Tyrone, Omagh, Ireland
Grandparents
Rev. (John Reiney Vance of) Coagh
1650–1692
Coagh, Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Williamson
1634–1709
Pool, Cornwall, England
Reverend (William James I HOGE) HOGUE
1649–1749
Antrium Ireland, Ireland
Mary (Hannah) Glass
1650–1693
Scituate, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Sir Williamson
1620–1665
Lady Dunne
1622–1729
William (Hodge)
1600–1670
Amy Cupman
1602–1675
Roger Glass
1623–1692
Mary Lander
1623–1649
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Williamson
1595–1650
Lady Newton
1598–1662
EN Dunne
1595–1658
Eleanor, Ellinor
1600–1622
Henry Hoge
1581–
EN ggf
1570–
William Launder
1600–1647
Anne Lander
1600–1673

Maj. Vance's Descendants

1.
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Maj. (William) Vance (1718–27 Jun 1788) m. Sarah Colville (1720–aft 1793)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Vance 1747–1844 m. William Marquis 1738–1815
    1. 1. Eleanor Marquis 1791–1873 m. James Jones 1791–1874
      1. 1. William (Mark) Jones 1817–1862 m. Ruth Jackson 1824–1890
        1. 1. **James (Harvey) Jones 1849–1928 m. **Ann Daugherty 1853–1891

Maj. Vance's Timeline

5 Records

1718
1718
Birth of Maj. William Vance in Tyrone, IRE
Tyrone, IRE
1781
1781
Age 63
Maj. William Vance resided here in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania
Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania
1786
1786
Age 68
Maj. William Vance resided here in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1788
27 Jun 1788
Age 70
Death of Maj. William Vance in Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1798
1798
Age 80
Maj. William Vance resided here in Second Moon, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Second Moon, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Tyrone, IRE
    Record Source:
    [1] Volume: 178
    [2] Cross Creek, Pennsylvania Deaths, 1810-1990
    [3] Cross Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S., Cemetery Index, 1780-1893, Simpson, James; Burgettstown, PA, USA: Enterprise-Call Office, 1894; History of the Graveyard Connected with Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 061 : 1907

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 339

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Second Moon, Greene, Washington, and Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1788
    Event Place: Smith, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Volume: 178
    [2] Cross Creek, Pennsylvania Deaths, 1810-1990
    [3] Cross Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S., Cemetery Index, 1780-1893, Simpson, James; Burgettstown, PA, USA: Enterprise-Call Office, 1894; History of the Graveyard Connected with Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 061 : 1907

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cross Creek, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cross Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S., Cemetery Index, 1780-1893, Simpson, James; Burgettstown, PA, USA: Enterprise-Call Office, 1894; History of the Graveyard Connected with Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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