David Vance (1839–1907)
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- Born
- 1839
- Died
- 1907
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was David Vance born? 1839.
When did David Vance die? 1907.
Life story
David Vance (1839–1907) was born in 1839, and died in 1907, at about age 68. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1845 · age 6 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 9 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 24 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 28 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 32 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 47 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 59 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 64 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
Questions about David Vance
When was David Vance born?
David Vance was born in 1839.
When did David Vance die?
David Vance died in 1907.
How old was David Vance at the time of death?
David Vance was about 68 years old.
Where is David Vance buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Vance was born?
Martin Van Buren was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Vance died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Vance's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 6); the American Civil War began (1861, age 22); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 28); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 37); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 59); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Vance?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named David Vance are on AncestryData?
2 people named David Vance are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1839
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1907
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