_____ Vear

Family/Spouse: Phillip Vance. Phillip and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1840, Troy, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Vance
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as John Wentz, huckster, cannot read or write, head of household
• Name: 1850; John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Vance, day laborer, head of household
• Census: 1870, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Wantz, gardner, head of household
• Census: 1880, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Vance, widower, farmer, head of household

Notes:

OBITUARY
Vance, John 79
Died January 13, 1894
Burial
Survivors: his wife, and two children.
Married Sarah Martin in York County Pennsylvania on ___ ___, 1837 and they both joined the Presbyterian Church in the same year. They moved to Miami County in Ohio in 1852. Had 10 children 5 boys and 5 girls. One son and two daughters survive. (Troy Historical Society, card index - extract, Miami Union January 25, 1894, Troy, Ohio)

Roth's Reformed Church
(aka- Pidgeon Hill & Trinity)
Jackson Twp.
Veronica WANZE; d/o John & Sarah; b. 20 Feb. 1841; bt. 12 Apr. 1845
Anna WANZE; d/o John & Sarah; b. 20 Mar. 1843; bt. 12 Apr 1845.
Carolina WANZE; d/o John & Sarah; b. 14 Jan 1845; bt. 12 Apr. 1845

John married Sarah Martin in 1837 in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. Sarah was born about 1820 in Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: John Phillip Vance
• Name: Phillip Pfance
• Name: 1838; Phillip Wentz
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Philip Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Name: 1861; Phillip Wantz
• Property: 6 Feb 1868, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold to Eli Boyer for $925.00; Address:
  (Section 11, Township 1, Range 10 containing 20/100 Acre) and (S
• Census: 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Philip Vance. carpenter, head of household
• Property: 8 Jan 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased 10 acres $1000.00 from Daniel Williams; Address:
  part of the South West quarter, Section 29, Township 5, Range 6
• Property: 8 Jan 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased 9 acres from Eliza C. Williams for $400; Address:
  (part of the North West quarter of Section 29, Township 5, Range
• Census: 1880, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Phillip Vance, divorced, carpenter, boarder in hotel
• Property: 15 May 1882, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased from H. H. Miller for $125; Address:
  part of lots 450 and 451
• Property: 27 Jan 1883, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased from George W. Peckham for $1000; Address:
  (part of out lots 7 and 8 being 90 feet of land on Canal Street
• Property: 21 Feb 1883, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased from Polly White for $235; Address:
  (part of lot 40)
• Property: 21 Feb 1883, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold to David Vannoy for $400; Address:
  (part of lots 450 and 451)
• Property: 20 Mar 1883, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold for $300 to John Smith; Address:
  (part of lot 40)
• Property: 22 Apr 1884, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; corrected a deed for land sold to John Smith; Address:
  (This deed is made to correct deed made by Philip Vance to John
• Property: 22 Apr 1884, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; received a corrected deed from Polly White; Address:
  (This deed is made to correct deed made by Polly White to Philip
• Property: 2 May 1885, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold for $900 to H. O. Evans; Address:
  (the land described in the deed of Geo. W. Peckham and wife to P
• Property: 25 Jun 1889, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; purchased from Obed Macy for $1500; Address:
  (part of Out Lot number 9)
• Property: 21 Apr 1890, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold to James A. Johnston for $1500; Address:
  (part of Out Lot number 9)
• Property: 22 Sep 1896, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold 1-3/4 acres to Elizabeth Wilhelm for $560; Address:
  (north half of Section 13, Township 1, Range 11)
• Property: 17 Jul 1897, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold to M. J. Correy for $2500; Address:
  (45 feet of land fronting on Canal street running back about 80
• Census: 1900, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Phillip Vance, merchant in second hand store, head of household
• Property: 14 Jul 1902, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; sold to Augusta E. Hobart for $2100; Address:
  (lot #424)
• Beneficiary: 5 Oct 1907; in the will of his wife, Jennie Vance
• Executor: 5 Oct 1907; Phillip Vance was named executor in the will of his wife, Jennie Vance
• Census: 1910, Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Phillip Vance, carpenter, head of household
• Probate: 11 Jun 1911, Miami County, Ohio, United States

Notes:

Name variations: Vance, Wantz, Wentz, Pfance

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Mary Vance
Witness: W. F. Ross and Joseph Pearson
v46, p15

Property:

Signed: Daniel Williams
Witness: Geo. D. Burgess and D. C. Miller
v49, p217

Property:

Signed: Eliza C. Williams
Witness: Geo. D. Burgess and D. C. Miller
v49, p218

Property:

Signed: H. H. Miller and Hester R. Miller
Witness: E. S. Williams and W. B. McKinney
v69, p185

Property:

Signed: Geo. W. Peckham and Lavina J. Peckham
Witness: E. S. Williams and W H. McGalliard
v71, p193

Property:

Signed: Polly (her mark) White
Witness: John W. Morris and M. T. Morris
v71, p266

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance
Witness: E. S. Williams and C. F. Grosvenor
v69, p452

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: James Chappell and John W. Morris
v72, p599

Property:

Signed: Polly (her mark) White
Witness: E. S. Williams and M. K. Gantz
v74, p328

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: M. K. Gantz and C. Whitney Dale
v74 p327

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: M. K. Gantz and E. S. Williams
v76 p571

Property:

Signed: Obed Macy and Rebecca Macy
Witness: H. M. Stephen and Davis Baird
v87, p417

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: Hattie E. Green and George Green
v89, p396

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: H. H. Williams and Ed Norton
v103, p612

Property:

Signed: Philip Vance and Jennie Vance
Witness: H. H. Williams and H. M. Stephen
v105, v384

Property:

Signed: Jennie Vance and Philip Vance
Witness: R. R. Williams and E. J. Williams
v118, p96

Died:

OBITUARY
VANCE, PHILIP - Philip Vance, one of Troy's best known and highly esteemed citizens, died Saturday morning at his home on South Plum street after a short illness due to paralysis and heart trouble. Mr. Vance was born Sept. 20, 1836, in York, Pa., and came to Troy many years ago. By trade he was a contractor and built many residences and other buildings in this section and by his fair dealing and honesty gained the confidence of all with whom he was associated. His wife preceded him in death seven months. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Adolf Cress and Mrs. William Honeyman and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Williams and Miss Sarah Vance. The funeral services were held from the residence at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon and were conducted by the Rev. D. S. Ferguson. Interment was made at Riverside. (Miami Union - June 8, 1911)

OBITUARY
Vance, Philip 74 Troy, Ohio
Died Saturday June 3, 1911 at his home on S. Plum St. Burial Riverside Cemetery - Troy, Ohio. Survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Adolph Cress and Mrs. Willis Ross (Cordelia) Honeyman and Miss Sarah Vance. His wife, Mary Shrader Vance died seven months ago. Services 3 p.m. from his home on South Plum Street, in Troy, Rev. D. S. Ferguson officiating. (Miami Union June 8, 1911 pg. 6, Troy, Ohio)

Phillip married Mary Schrader on 7 Nov 1861 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Mary (daughter of Charles A. Schrader and Roseanna Gates) was born on 7 Oct 1841 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 9 May 1928 in Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 11 May 1928 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Phillip married Jennie Funk on 26 Sep 1882 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Jennie was born on 28 Jan 1853 in Ohio, United States; died on 25 Oct 1910 in Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried in Oct 1910 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Fanny Spencer
• Name: Fanny Williams
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Frana Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Fanny Vance, in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1870, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Fanny Spencer, in the household of John Wantz
• Census: 1880, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Fanny Williams, wife of Samuel Williams, , in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1900, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Fannie Williams, 2 children born, 1 living, wife, in the household of Samuel Williams
• Census: 1910, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Fannie Williams, 2 children born, 1 living, wife, in the household of Samuel Williams

Frances married Daniel Spencer on 7 Nov 1861 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Daniel and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Samuel Williams on 27 Mar 1879 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Samuel was born on 27 Jan 1843 in Clermont County, Ohio, United States; died on 15 Jan 1919 in Washington Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Anna Wantz
• Name: Anna Wentz
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Anna Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Anna Vance, in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1870, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Anna Wantz, keeps house, in the household of John Wantz

Other Events:

• Name: Caroline Wentz
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Caroline Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Caroline Vance, in the household of John Vance

Other Events:

• Name: Sarah Wentz
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Sarah Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Vance, in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1870, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Wantz, in the household of John Wantz
• Census: 1880, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Vance, sister-in-law of Samuel Williams, in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1900, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Vance, sister-in-law, in the household of Samuel Williams
• Census: 1910, Piqua, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Vance, sister-in-law, own income, in the household of Samuel Williams
• Census: 1920, Lostcreek Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Sarah Vance, mother-in-law, widow, in the household of W. F. Deweese

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Henry Wentz
• Census: 1850, Berwick Township, Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States; as Henry Wentz, in the household of John Wentz
• Census: 1860, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Vance, in the household of John Vance
• Census: 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Henry Vance, carpenter, in the household of Philip Vance

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa F. Vance, in the household of Philip Vance
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; Rosa Vance, daughter, in the household of Mary Vance
• Census: 1900, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa F. Cress, 3 children born-3 living, wife, in the household of Henry R. Cress
• Census: 1910, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa F. Cress, 3 children born-3 living, wife, in the household of H. R. Cress
• Appointed: 6 Jun 1911; Administratrix of her father's probate. No will included.
• Appointed: 7 Jun 1912; Administratrix of the will of Jennie Vance
• Census: 1920, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosie F. Cress, wife, in the household of Henry R. Cress
• Beneficiary: 22 Sep 1923; in the will of her husband, Henry R. Cress
• Executor: 22 Sep 1923; Rosa Cress was named executor in the will of her husband, Henry R. Cress
• Beneficiary: 20 Oct 1923; in the will of her mother, Mary Schrader Vance
• Census: 1930, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa Cress, wife, in the household of Adolph Cress
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States
• Census: 10 Apr 1940, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Rosa Cress, mother-in-law, widow, in the household of Walter Beck, same residence in 1935
• Medical Condition: 1943; cardiorenal complex for years
• Residence: 1943, Miamisburg, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; Address:
  R, R, #2
• Obituary: 27 Dec 1943; The Journal Herald (Dayton, Ohio), 27 December 1943, p9
• Property: 13 Jul 1971; The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 16 July 1971, p7
• Newspaper: 16 Jul 1971; The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 16 July 1971, p7

Notes:

Obituary:


West Milton — Mrs. Rosa Florence Cress, 80, died at 5 p.m. yesterday at her home, R. R. 2, Miamisburg, after a week's illness. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter Beck of Kessler; three brothers, Ernest Cress of R. R. 2, Miamisburg; Dewey of West Milton and Edwin of Ludlow Falls; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-children. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hale funeral home with burial in Wheelock cemetery.

Property:

Newspaper: The Piqua Daily Call (Piqua, Ohio), 16 July 1971, p7
Real Estate Transfers
Rosa F. Cress to Thearen Beck et al, lot, Kessler.

Newspaper:

Real Estate Transfers
Rosa F. Cress to Thearen Beck et al, lot, Kessler.

Died:

Family/Spouse: Eli Warren Honeyman. Eli (son of John Honeyman and Sarah Ann Siler) was born on 20 Sep 1862 in Miami County, Ohio, United States; died on 14 Jun 1921 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 17 Jun 1921 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Henry Rhodolphus Cress on 23 Nov 1893 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Henry (son of George Cress and Ruth Mann) was born on 18 Sep 1856 in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; died on 1 Nov 1939 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 7 Nov 1939 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Name: Deely Vance
• Census: 1870, Concord Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Hattie C. Vance, in the household of Philip Vance
• Census: 1880, Union Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Cordelia Vance, daughter, in the household of Mary Vance
• Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Hatty Honeyman, wife, 5 children/5 living, in the household of Willis Honeyman
• Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Hattie C. Honeyman, wife, 5 children/5 living, in the household of Willis R. Honeyman
• Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Delia Honeyman, wife, in the household of Willis Honeyman
• Mentioned: 20 Oct 1923; in the will of Mary Vance as daughter Cordelia Honeyman
• Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as Hattie C. Honeyman, widow, head of household

Hattie married Willis Ross Honeyman on 3 Nov 1886 in Miami County, Ohio, United States. Willis (son of Eli W. Honeyman and Anna Miller) was born on 6 Dec 1865; died on 17 Jun 1927 in Troy, Miami County, Ohio, United States; was buried on 21 Jun 1927 in Nashville, Miami County, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1870, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John F. Spencer, in the household of John Wantz
• Census: 1880, Staunton Township, Miami County, Ohio, United States; as John Williams, farmer, stepson to Samuel Williams, in the household of John Vance

Other Events:

• Census: 1880; as Louisa Vance, in the household of John Vance