The Vance-Kremmer Family

Children:

1. Jacob Vance (m. Judith Young)
   b. bet. 1775-1793
   m. 3 Oct 1800, Pittsylvania Co, VA
   
   

2. David Vance Jr. (m. Jane Gillespie)
   b. abt 1780, PA
   m. 8 Aug 1820, Sumner Co, TN
   d. aft 1830
   *The 1850 federal census states he was 70 years old; SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6W2J-TC
   
   

3. Elizabeth Vance (m. Taliaferro Hammock)
   b. abt 1783
   m. 10 Feb 1810, Pittsylvania Co, VA
   *The 1850 federal census states she was 67 years old; SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6W2J-1W
   
   

4. Peggy Vance (m. Samuel Young)
   b. bef. 1788
   m. 22 May 1804, Pittsylvania Co, VA
   
   

5. Phillip Vance (m1. Patsey McKnight)
   b. abt 1790-1800, VA (m2. Mary "Polly" Erwin)
   m1. 17 Dec 1821, Sumner Co, TN
   m2. 14 Mar 1835, Sumner Co, TN
   d. abt Oct 1836, Sumner Co, TN
   

6. Polley Vance (m. David Crider)
   m. 10 Feb 1810, Pittsylvania Co, VA
   
   

7. John Vance
   d. aft 1830
   
   

8. Nancy Vance (m. Samuel Watson)
   b. bef. 1806
   m. 18 Mar 1822, Sumner Co, TN
   
   

9. Rachel Vance (m. James Burnley)
   b. bef. 1815
   m. 19 Dec 1831, Sumner Co, TN
   
   

10. Joseph Vance (m. Mary Leath)
    b. bef. 1817
    m. 21 Dec 1835, Sumner Co, TN

Known Localities:

• Pennsylvania (?)

• Pittsylvania County, Virginia (1793-1816)

• Sumner County, Tennessee (1816-1831 & 1853)

Chronological Timeline:

The 15 Apr 1793 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows "Vance David" being taxed on 3 whites over 16 and 4 horses.

NOTE: David Vance does NOT appear in the 1789-1792 personal property tax lists for Pittsylvania County, Virginia.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7S-MSRS-Z

On 15 May 1793 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Ephraim Witcher Senr. and Elizabeth his wife sold 500 acres of land to David Vance for 130 pounds current Virginia money. The property was described as being "on both sides Reddys Creek; beginning at a red oak on Phillip Meeses line, thence down a drain crossing the creek to Archibald Young's line by a line of marked trees, thence along Young's line to John Hammocks line, thence along his line to Stephen Potters line, thence along his line to David Rosses line, thence along his line to Phillip Meases and thence along his line to the beginning." The witnesses to the deed were Jno. Smith, John Bobbitt, Daniel Witcher Junr., William Witcher, Philip Meese and J. H. Stockton. Ephraim Witcher Senr. and Elizabeth his wife swore oath and proved the deed in court on 20 Jan 1794.

NOTE: This was later sold on 14 Oct 1816 to William Witcher Senior.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9RB-D33M

The 28 Aug 1794 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows "Vance David" being taxed on 2 whites over 16 and 4 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7S-MS5F-2

On 18 Jun 1795 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance was married to Bettsey Kremmer. The bondsman to the marriage was Daniel Witcher and Christian Kremmer signed the certificate.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99LX-MHJR

The 7 Aug 1795 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows "Vance David" being taxed on 2 whites over 16 and 5 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7S-MS5H-6

On 15 Sep 1796 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance served as the Clerk of Pittsylvania County, certifying a deed between Adam Cooper, William Wilson and Thomas Fowler.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-L9BH-6

The 27 Sep 1796 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows "Vance David" being taxed on 2 whites over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS7S-MSP2-Y

The 16 Mar 1797 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows "Vance Davd. Cremer Meece & c." being taxed on 5 whites over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-B3WY

On 27 Dec 1797 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, William Witcher Junr. sold 340 acres of land to David Vance for 21 pounds 10 shillings. The property was described as being "on the branches of Redies & Jonaken Creeks; beginning at William Youngs corner red oak thence North 30 degrees East 92 crossing three small branches to a red oak on William Goads line, North 44 degrees West 218 poles to a white oak, South 47 degrees East 95 poles to a red oak, South 3 degrees West 93 poles to a red oak, South 34 degrees West 138 poles to a white oak, South 70 East 31 poles to a red oak on Caleb Hendleys line, thence his line East 164 poles to a red oak, thence by a line of marked trees partly an East course to the beginning." The witnesses to the deed were George Young, William Young and Samuel Young. William Witcher swore oath and proved the deed in court on 15 Jan 1798.

NOTE: This same property was later sold to Jacob Vance on 30 Apr 1806.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-L91Z-S

The 18 May 1799 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 4 horses. There was also a Jacob Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-B7J7

The 19 Aug 1800 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 1 horse.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-B7DB

On 17 Aug 1801, David Vance, as assignee of Randolph Bobitt, received a land grant for 86 acres in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. A survey had been completed on 31 Mar 1800, ultimately by virtue of warrant #16692 issued 3 Jan 1783.

NOTE: This was later sold on 14 Oct 1802 to Randolph Bobbett.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QHV-13RT-SQQR
SOURCE: https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/altrmk/alma990008350720205756

The 3 Apr 1802 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 6 horses. There was also a Jacob Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-BQYX

On 14 Oct 1802 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance sold 86 acres of land to Randolph Bobbett for 20 pounds current Virginia money. The property was described as being "on the waters of Cedar Creek; beginning at David Rosses line S21 E120 poles to a white oak by a branch S54 E__ poles to a small elm on Cedar branch, thence down the said branch as it meanders to a dogwood in Phips's former line, N25 W94 poles to a white oak, N57 W31 poles to a corner beech, N6 E8 poles to Rosses corner post on Cedar Creek aforesaid & up the same as it meanders to the beginning." The witnesses to the deed were Peyton Graves, Charles Atkinson, Charles Bobbitt and Henry Atkinson; the witnesses swore oath and proved the deed in court on 18 Apr 1803.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-LFK8

On 14 Oct 1802 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance was a witness to a deed between Randolph Bobbett and Peyton Graves.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-LFK8

The 20 Jun 1803 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 6 horses. There was also a Jacob Vance being taxed on 1 white poll over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-BQJW

The 19 Mar 1804 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 2 white polls over 16 and 6 horses. There was also a Jacob Vance being taxed on 2 white polls over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-BQFX

On 9 Oct 1804 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance and Jacob Vance were witnesses to William Witcher Senior's deed gift to his son Daniel Witcher.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PX-LNHN

The 18 Mar 1805 personal property tax list for Pittsylvania County, Virginia shows David Vance being taxed on 2 white polls over 16, 5 horses and 1 stud horse. Jacob Vance appears on 18 May 1805 being taxed on 2 white polls over 16 and 2 horses.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS79-BQQP

On 30 Apr 1806 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance sold 340 acres of land to Jacob Vance for $300. The property was described as being the same property purchased from William Witcher Junior on 27 Dec 1797.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9T9-H5XM

The 1810 federal census for Pittsylvania County, Virginia is missing.

On 14 Oct 1816 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, David Vance and wife Betsey sold 500 acres of land to William Witcher Senior for $1900 Virginia money. The property was described as being "on both sides Reddys Creek;beginning at John Hammocks corner white oak N20 E70 poles to a corner white oak tree in the fork of Reddes Creek, N51 E25 poles down the branch to white oak corner tree, N10 E90 poles crossing the said creek to a corner chestnut, S56 E21 poles to a corner white oak tree, N64 E101 poles to a corner hickory & white oak on a north branch of said creek, N21 E78 poles crossing a branch to white oak corner tree, N58 W80 poles to a corner stump on Hammocks & Harrises line, East 180 poles to a forked corner chestnut tree, S34 W22 poles to a corner black jack tree, S120 poles to a corner white oak on Muses line, thence his line S45 W27 poles to a corner chestnut tree & post oak on said line, S44 poles to a corner post oak, S85 E11 poles to John Smiths corner red oak tree, S24 E176 poles to a corner red oak tree, S18 W22 poles to a corner scrubby beech ash tree corner, N67 W364 poles to the beginning." The witnesses to the deed were Vincent Witcher, Rueben Witcher, Caleb Witcher, John Jones, Elijah Fowler and ?roton Bannsey?; they swore oath and proved the deed in court on 16 Dec 1816.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9R1-7W3R

The 1820 federal census has David Vance enumerated in Sumner County, Tennessee. His household consisted of the following:

3 Males under 10
1 Male 16-26
1 Male 45+
1 Female under 10
3 Females 10-16
3 Females 16-26
1 Female 26-45
1 Male Slave 14-26

The 1820 federal census is the first available federal census for Pittsylvania County, Virginia; the prior censuses are destroyed or lost. Jacob Vance appears enumerated within this federal census in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. His household consisted of the following:

1 Male under 10
2 Males 10-16
1 Male 16-18
1 Male 16-26
1 Male 26-45
2 Females under 10
1 Female 10-16
1 Female 26-45
1 Slave

NOTE: This Jacob Vance is presumably the same that appears in the personal property tax lists with David Vance. This census places Jacob Vance being born approximately 1775-1793, clearly before David Vance was married to Betsy Kremmer. It's also evident that Jacob Vance is living in the same area that David Vance once resided, as the Hammock and Meese families are nearby.

SOURCE [Sumner County, Tennessee]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB9-SJV4
SOURCE [Pittsylvania County, Tennessee]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYY6-SQ5J

The 1830 federal census has David Vance enumerated in Sumner County, Tennessee. His household consisted of the following:

2 Males 10-15
1 Male 15-20
1 Male 70-80
2 Females 15-20
3 Females 20-30
1 Female 50-60
1 Male Slave 24-36

There was also another David Vance on the same page, presumably their son David Vance Jr.:

1 Male 5-10
1 Male 10-15
1 Male 20-30
1 Male 50-60
1 Female under 5
2 Females 5-10
1 Female 30-40
2 Male Slaves under 10
3 Male Slaves 10-24
1 Female Slave 24-36

NOTE: The age ranges reflect that David Vance was older than his wife by at least 10 years.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YYL-9ZTM

David Vance wrote his last will and testament on 17 Jul 1830 in Sumner County, Tennessee. He stated that "it is my will, wish and desire that all my estate, real, personal, and mixed, belong to my wife Elizabeth Vance during her life or widowhood, to have the rents, profits, hess? and emoluments of whatsoever kind thereof, having reasonable regard to the preservation of said property, and at her death to be equally divided amongst all my children, having regard in said distribution, to any property that the older children may have had advanced them, which is then to be taken in to the estimate, except a horse given my son John Vance, which is not to be taken into the estimate." He chose his son John Vance as executor. The witnesses were Peter W. Lucas, Champness Ball, James Ball and Abraham Vance.

Peter W. Lucas and Champness Ball swore oath and proved the deed in court during the February Term 1831. During the same court session, executor John Vance and his securities James L. Martin and Henry Martin, paid securities in the sum of $4,000.

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-259K-79

The 1840 federal census has Elizabeth Vance enumerated in Sumner County, Tennessee. Her household consisted of the following:

1 Male 5-10
1 Female under 5
4 Females 20-30
1 Female 50-60
1 Male Slave 36-55

SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YB9-9NS5

The 1850 federal census has Elizabeth Vance enumerated on 31 Aug 1850 in District 1 of Sumner County, Tennessee. Her household consisted of the following:

Elizabeth Vance 77 F W $2500 real estate Pennsylvania
Judith 40 F W Virginia
Sarah 38 F W Virginia
Susana 38 F W Virginia
Mariah 19 F W Virginia
Elijah J. 12 M W Virginia

The 1850 federal slave schedule shows Elizabeth Vance owning one slave: a 50 year old black man.

SOURCE [1850 Census]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-66TS-14C
SOURCE [1850 Slave Schedule]: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6XSQ-GJT