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Polly Vance 1824–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1824

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 9 June 1913

Death Location: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Staton

Mother: Nancy Keesee

Spouse(s): Richard Vance

Children(s): Nancy Vance, Elijah Vance, Nancy Vance, Preta Vance, Elizabeth Vann, Anna Vance, Joseph Vance, Arminda Vance, Henry Vance, Piety Vance, William Vance, Richard Vance, Elizabeth Vance, Arminda Vance, Anna Vann

Polly Vance was born in 1824 in Kentucky, the child of Charles Staton And Nancy Keesee. Polly Vance married Richard Vance, and had children including Anna Vance, Anna Vann, Arminda Vance, Elijah Vance, Elizabeth Louisa Eliza Vance, Elizabeth Vann, Henry Greenway Vance, Joseph Vance, Nancy Vance, Piety Vance, Preta Vance, Richard F Vance, William Vance. Polly Vance passed away in 1913 in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Polly Vance was born in 1824 in Kentucky, the child of Charles Staton And Nancy Keesee.
  • Polly Vance married Richard Vance, and had children including Anna Vance, Anna Vann, Arminda Vance, Elijah Vance, Elizabeth Louisa Eliza Vance, Elizabeth Vann, Henry Greenway Vance, Joseph Vance, Nancy Vance, Piety Vance, Preta Vance, Richard F Vance, William Vance.
  • Polly Vance passed away in 1913 in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Staton
1786–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
CS
Nancy Keesee
1802–1889
Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky, United States
NK

Spouses(s)

Richard Vance
1822–1863
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
RV

Children(s)

Nancy Vance
1844–1920
Birth Location: Virginia
NV
Elijah Vance
1850–1933
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, United States
EV
Nancy Vance
1843–1920
Birth Location: Virginia
NV
Preta Vance
1850–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Elizabeth Vann
1842–1929
Birth Location: Virginia
EV
Anna Vance
1847–
Birth Location: Virginia
AV
Joseph Vance
1853–1938
Birth Location: Logan, Virginia, USA
JV
Arminda Vance
1848–
Birth Location: Virginia
AV
Henry Vance
1855–
Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
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Piety Vance
1849–1939
Birth Location: McDowell, West Virginia, USA
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William Vance
1848–1874
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
WV
Richard Vance
1846–1931
Birth Location: Kentucky
RV
Elizabeth Vance
1859–1932
Birth Location: McDowell County, Virginia, USA
EV
Arminda Vance
1848–
Birth Location: Virginia
AV
Anna Vann
1847–
Birth Location: Virginia
AV

Polly Vance's Ancestors

Self
Polly Vance
1824–1913
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Charles Staton
1786–1860
South Carolina, USA
Nancy Keesee
1802–1889
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Frederick Staton
1772–1864
Tarboro, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Priscilla Corburn
1765–1849
Greenville, Spartanburg Co., South Carolina Colony
Richard ("Mustain") Keesee
1770–1848
Pittsylvania, Virginia
Judith ("Juda" Morris) *
1771–1852
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Staton
1750–1813
Rebekah Everette
1742–1835
Josiah Coburn
1745–1794
Penelope Piney
1746–
Ambrose Morris
1752–1826
Susanna Ballard
1750–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Coburn
1720–1757
Margaret Cathey
1719–
William GGF)
1723–1765
Elizabeth Kirton
1730–

Polly Vance's Descendants

1.
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Polly Vance (abt 1824–9 June 1913) m. Richard Vance (30 JAN 1822–21 January, 1863,Sent to Vicksburg,Prisoner of War)
  1. 1. Nancy Vance 1844–1920 m. John (D.) Christian 1842–1904
    1. 1. Amanda Christian 1867–1939 m. Thomas Short 1859–
      1. 1. Ethel Short 1905–
      2. 2. Sampy Short 1908–
      3. 3. John Chritian 1895–
      4. 4. Rosa Christian 1899–
      5. 5. Lee (V) Short 1904–
      6. 6. Pearle Short 1907–
      7. 7. Elijah Roberts 1888–
    2. 2. Ellen Christian 1864–
    3. 3. Elijah Christian 1869–
    4. 4. Franklin Christian 1874–
    5. 5. Daniel Christian 1877–
    6. 6. William Christian 1880–
    7. 7. Richard Christian 1862–
    8. 8. Harrison (H) Christian 1883–1961
    9. 9. Roderfield (O) Christian 1885–
    10. 10. Robert (Iaeger) Christian 1886–
  2. 2. Elijah Vance 1850–1933 m. Rachel Ratliff 1846–1933 m. Ava Addison 1865–
    1. 1. Miles Vance 1872–1966 m. Elizabeth Ratcliff 1879–1914 m. Victoria Cook 1884–1928
      1. 1. John (Elijah) Vance 1901–1973 m. Rachel (E) Childress 1907–1953
        1. 1. M (L) Vance 1934–1997
        2. 2. Guthre Vance 1937–2000
        3. 3. Marie Vance 1932–1992 m. Herbert Mullins 1929–1999
        4. 4. Troy Vance 1941–2014
      2. 2. Bascomb Vance 1910–
      3. 3. Dexter (Leo) Vance 1918–2002 m. Gertrude Vance 1918–2000
      4. 4. Harvey (E) Vance 1907–
      5. 5. Stuart Vance 1909–
      6. 6. Laura (B) Vance 1920–2008 m. Henry (T) Horn 1902–
      7. 7. Melvin Vance 1921–
      8. 8. Lydia (M) Vance 1924–
      9. 9. Phillip Vance 1924–1978 m. Mary Boyd 1927–1999
        1. 1. Carmel Vance 1951–1971
      10. 10. Cloud Vance 1915–1918
    2. 2. Louisa Vance 1887–
    3. 3. Dora (B) Hess 1877–
    4. 4. Jane Vance 1872–
    5. 5. Mollie Vance 1874–
    6. 6. Nancy (R.) Vance 1876–
  3. 3. Nancy Vance 1843–1920 m. John (D.) Christian 1842–1904
    1. 1. Richard (C) Christian 1861–1943
    2. 2. Dan Christian 1877–1957
    3. 3. Elijah (C) Christian 1869–1943
    4. 4. Henry (Harrison) Christian 1883–1961
    5. 5. George (Franklin) Christian 1874–1949
    6. 6. William Christian 1881–
    7. 7. Hannah Christian 1872–
    8. 8. Ellen Christian 1864–
    9. 9. Arminda Christian 1867–
  4. 4. Preta Vance 1850–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Vann 1842–1929
  6. 6. Anna Vance 1847–
  7. 7. Joseph Vance 1853–1938
  8. 8. Arminda Vance 1848–
  9. 9. Henry (Greenway) Vance 1855–
  10. 10. Piety Vance 1849–1939
  11. 11. William Vance 1848–1874
  12. 12. Richard (F) Vance 1846–1931
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Louisa Eliza) Vance 1859–1932 m. Solomon Blankenship 1848–1915
    1. 1. Mattie Mathews 1876–1940
    2. 2. Octavia Blankenship 1892–1958
    3. 3. Pricie Kennedy 1884–1924
    4. 4. Ima (Dixie) Phillips 1897–1937
    5. 5. Henry (B) Blankenship 1876–1953
    6. 6. Gordie (Blankenship) Sr 1901–1945
    7. 7. Pittie Sloan 1894–1971
    8. 8. Hiram Blankenship 1881–1933
    9. 9. Malinda Blankenship 1887–
    10. 10. John Blankenship 1888–
    11. 11. Willis Blankenship 1906–
    12. 12. Oba Blankenship 1872–
    13. 13. Allen Blankenship 1879–
    14. 14. Wyat Blankenship 1896–
  14. 14. Arminda Vance 1848–
  15. 15. Anna Vann 1847–

Polly Vance's Timeline

10 Records

1823
9 September 1823
Birth of Polly Vance in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1824
abt 1824
Birth of Polly Vance in Kentucky
Kentucky
1826
abt 1826
Age 2
Birth of Polly Vance in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 26
Polly Vance resided here in District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Polly Vance resided here in District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA
District 13, McDowell, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Polly Vance resided here in Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 56
Polly Vance resided here in Rea, Carroll, Missouri, USA
Rea, Carroll, Missouri, USA
1885
15 Jun 1885
Age 61
Polly Vance resided here in Guide Rock Precinct, Webster, Nebraska
Guide Rock Precinct, Webster, Nebraska
1913
9 June 1913
Age 89
Death of Polly Vance in Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, West Virginia, USA
1913
9 June 1913
Age 89
Death of Polly Vance in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1826
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Webster; Township: Guide Rock; Page: 5
    [3] Nebraska, State Census
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rea, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: 679; Page: 551C; Enumeration District: 157
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 541B
    [6] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [7] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5271948 - 11281972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237, 1820-1897
    [8] 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: District 13, McDowell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 124; Family History Libra
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 September 1823
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: District 13, McDowell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 124; Family History Libra
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1824
    Event Place: Kentucky
    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: District 13, McDowell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 124; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Dec 3, 1845
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists
    [2] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5271948 - 11281972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237, 1820-1897

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 32, Logan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 13, McDowell, Virginia, 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: District 13, McDowell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 124; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 541B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rea, Carroll, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rea, Carroll, Missouri; Roll: 679; Page: 551C; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Guide Rock Precinct, Webster, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Webster; Township: Guide Rock; Page: 5
    [2] Nebraska, State Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at and Departing from Ogdensburg, New York, 5271948 - 11281972; Microfilm Serial or NAID: M237, 1820-1897

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1913
    Event Place: Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1913
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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