Ester Vance (1796–1868)
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- Born
- 1796
- Died
- 1868
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ester Vance born? 1796.
When did Ester Vance die? 1868.
Life story
Ester Vance (1796–1868) was born in 1796, and died in 1868, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents Ester's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ester's life.

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The world Ester lived through
1803 · age 7 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 29 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 50 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 65 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 69 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
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When was Ester Vance born?
Ester Vance was born in 1796.
When did Ester Vance die?
Ester Vance died in 1868.
How old was Ester Vance at the time of death?
Ester Vance was about 72 years old.
Where is Ester Vance buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ester's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ester Vance was born?
George Washington was president of the United States when Ester was born.
Who was president when Ester Vance died?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Ester died.
What major events happened during Ester Vance's lifetime?
During Ester's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 7); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 29); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 50); the American Civil War began (1861, age 65); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ester Vance?
Federal censuses taken during Ester's lifetime and now public: 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1796
Death
1868
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AncestryData, "Ester Vance (1796–1868)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ester-vance-1796-1868-de397c76/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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