James George Washington VANCE^[1]

1829 - 1883  (54 years)

• Name	James George Washington VANCE
  Born	5 Mar 1829	Washington Co., MO
  Gender	Male
  Died	5 Sep 1883	Seymour, Baylor, TX.
  Notes	The Collin County marriage license listed James George Vance as G.W. Vance He began military service circa 1846 at Mexico. Served in the Mexican War in the company commanded by Captains Kinzy and Witt and also Jack Hay's Regiment of Texas Rangers commanded by Col. Jack Hays in June, 1847 and was discharged at Vera Cruz. From Mexican Service Record: He got sick during the war, and thieves stole his carbine and Colt repeating pistol while he was recuperating in the hospital at Jalapa, Mexico. His horse was valued at $100. He was listed on 4 December 1850 Collin Co., Tx census. He began his military service from 31 December 1861 to 28 February 1862 at Collin County, TX. (From History of Collin County TX - Courtesy of Harold Vance). Muster Roll of Captain A.J. Hardin Company (A) of the 6th Regiment of TX Calvary. J.G. Vance listed as 2nd Lieutenant. Referred to as "Major" Vance and as being "in the service of his country" in his son's obituary. According to a Family History fact sheet provided by a child of Rebecca and David Thomas, J.G. Vance was noted as a very prosperous man, provided well for his family and they hired colored cooks and for other help around the farm. James George Vance was a member of Plano, Texas, Lodge No. 235. Affiliated 1858 (Charter member) Re-Affiliated, 8 February 1863 Demitted, 4 July 1868.
  Person ID	I7299	Vance family
  Last Modified	7 Jul 2008

  
  

  Father	Thomas VANCE,   b. 1782, KY. ,   d. 28 Feb 1859, Kaufman, TX.  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Rebecca MOUNT,   b. 1794, MA.
  Married	1810	IL.   [2]
  Family ID	F405	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary E. (Polly) BEVERLY,   b. 1834, TN? ,   d. 5 Sep 1915, Guthrie, King Co., TX  (Age 81 years)
  Married	25 Jan 1849	Collin Co., TX
  Notes	He began military service circa 1846 at Mexico. Served in the Mexican War in the company commanded by Captains Kinzy and Witt and also Jack Hay's Regiment of Texas Rangers commanded by Col. Jack Hays in June, 1847 and was discharged at Vera Cruz. From Mexican Service Record: He got sick during the war, and thieves stole his carbine and Colt repeating pistol while he was recuperating in the hospital at Jalapa, Mexico. His horse was valued at $100. He was listed on 4 December 1850 Collin Co., Tx census. He began his military service from 31 December 1861 to 28 February 1862 at Collin County, TX. (From History of Collin County TX - Courtesy of Harold Vance). Muster Roll of Captain A.J. Hardin Company (A) of the 6th Regiment of TX Calvary. J.G. Vance listed as 2nd Lieutenant. Referred to as "Major" Vance and as being "in the service of his country" in his son's obituary. According to a Family History fact sheet provided by a child of Rebecca and David Thomas, J.G. Vance was noted as a very prosperous man, provided well for his family and they hired colored cooks and for other help around the farm. James George Vance was a member of Plano, Texas, Lodge No. 235. Affiliated 1858 (Charter member) Re-Affiliated, 8 February 1863 Demitted, 4 July 1868.
  Children	1. Jeff Davis VANCE,   b. 14 Aug 1862   2. William P VANCE,   b. 31 Mar 1867   3. James Fountain VANCE,   b. 5 Jun 1871, Upshur Co., TX.   4. Mary VANCE,   b. 1849   5. Josephine VANCE,   b. 26 Aug 1854   6. Bellzary E VANCE,   b. 24 Aug 1856   7. Ellen VANCE,   b. 31 Mar 1859, (Can’t be right if sister’s is)   8. Laura Panina VANCE,   b. 30 Sep 1859, (Can’t be right if sister’s is)   9. Mattie VANCE,   b. 12 Aug 1863   10. Louise B VANCE,   b. 25 Mar 1865   11. Rebecca Lee VANCE,   b. 1 Nov 1869   12. Maggie Rene VANCE,   b. 6 Dec 1875, Graham, Garza, TX. ,   d. 4 Dec 1939, Elk City, Beckham, Oklahoma  (Age 63 years)
  Family ID	F2496	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S151] Vantine family. [S358] Historical Foundation of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church-, Susan Knight Gore, Director and Archivist.