The Fairbury Gazette-Mar. 27, 1908
Captain Geo. C. Vance was born April 22, 1815 in Baring, Me. Of Scotch-Irish ancestry, his grandfather settling at Londonderry, N. H. very early in American colonization. Our brother's father was Wm. Vance, a prominent attorney of N. H.-a solider in Revolutionary, War, serving under Benedict Arnold before that General proved a traitor to American arms.
Captain Vance was reared in State of Maine. He went to sea in a whaling vessel in 1833 rounded Cape Horn with 4200 barrels sperm oil.
In 1849 he sailed on Cal. passenger steamer with many aboard for the goldfields. He again rounded the S. A. cape on his trip.
He made many voyages to many parts of the word. visiting Sandwhich (sic) Islands while its natives were yet in a state of savagery; he also visited practically all groups of South Sea Islands, sailed on Arctic Ocean touched Japan, China, Philipines (sic_. Was at Japan when U. S. opened to Western civilization. Took the first shipload of sweet potatoes to Cal. His vessel laden with corn for Ireland was wrecked off coast of Italy.
Was married in 1837 to Susan Hanscom of Ct. Vernon, Me. She lived to ripe age of 82, dying in Fairbury in 1899. Mr. Vance enlisted in the Federal army as soon after the outbreak of hostilities, serving in Gen. French's Division.
Was promoted to position of Asst. Quartermaster Volunteers with rank of Captain his commission bearing date of Feb. 26, 1863; received an honorable discharge at close of war Sept. 20 '65.
Later he went to England in mercantile trade, thence to Readfield, Me. near Augusta.
In 1869 he came to Nebraska, when Fairbury had but one shanty. Has made his home in Jefferson Co., ever since.
For several years he has not been active in business owing to his advanced age. Has been confined to house for two years, carefully, tenderly, faithfully cared for by especially his daughter, Mrs. Tinkham. Died March 21 aged nearly 93 years Cheerful, appreciative, grateful.
He became a member of Christian church about 15 years ago and was true to the end. A regular attendant and a supporter as long as he was able to get to the services.
Entertaining host and interested in every good thing up to the week of his death.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lot M. Morrill, the widow of the U. S. Senator for 20 years from Maine. Five daughters; Mrs. Jane Dearborn Auburn, Me., Mrs. Mary Converse, Seward, Nebr., Mrs. Giles, Readuield Me., Mrs. Emma Wells, Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Lida Tinkham Fairbury; one son Geo. H. Vance, Fairbury, eleven grandchildren and ten great grand children. Was a fond member of the G. A. R. and the Post and W. R. C. are here in body today to pay tribute to his memory.
Captain Geo. C. Vance was born April 22, 1815 in Baring, Me. Of Scotch-Irish ancestry, his grandfather settling at Londonderry, N. H. very early in American colonization. Our brother's father was Wm. Vance, a prominent attorney of N. H.-a solider in Revolutionary, War, serving under Benedict Arnold before that General proved a traitor to American arms.
Captain Vance was reared in State of Maine. He went to sea in a whaling vessel in 1833 rounded Cape Horn with 4200 barrels sperm oil.
In 1849 he sailed on Cal. passenger steamer with many aboard for the goldfields. He again rounded the S. A. cape on his trip.
He made many voyages to many parts of the word. visiting Sandwhich (sic) Islands while its natives were yet in a state of savagery; he also visited practically all groups of South Sea Islands, sailed on Arctic Ocean touched Japan, China, Philipines (sic_. Was at Japan when U. S. opened to Western civilization. Took the first shipload of sweet potatoes to Cal. His vessel laden with corn for Ireland was wrecked off coast of Italy.
Was married in 1837 to Susan Hanscom of Ct. Vernon, Me. She lived to ripe age of 82, dying in Fairbury in 1899. Mr. Vance enlisted in the Federal army as soon after the outbreak of hostilities, serving in Gen. French's Division.
Was promoted to position of Asst. Quartermaster Volunteers with rank of Captain his commission bearing date of Feb. 26, 1863; received an honorable discharge at close of war Sept. 20 '65.
Later he went to England in mercantile trade, thence to Readfield, Me. near Augusta.
In 1869 he came to Nebraska, when Fairbury had but one shanty. Has made his home in Jefferson Co., ever since.
For several years he has not been active in business owing to his advanced age. Has been confined to house for two years, carefully, tenderly, faithfully cared for by especially his daughter, Mrs. Tinkham. Died March 21 aged nearly 93 years Cheerful, appreciative, grateful.
He became a member of Christian church about 15 years ago and was true to the end. A regular attendant and a supporter as long as he was able to get to the services.
Entertaining host and interested in every good thing up to the week of his death.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lot M. Morrill, the widow of the U. S. Senator for 20 years from Maine. Five daughters; Mrs. Jane Dearborn Auburn, Me., Mrs. Mary Converse, Seward, Nebr., Mrs. Giles, Readuield Me., Mrs. Emma Wells, Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Lida Tinkham Fairbury; one son Geo. H. Vance, Fairbury, eleven grandchildren and ten great grand children. Was a fond member of the G. A. R. and the Post and W. R. C. are here in body today to pay tribute to his memory.
The Fairbury Gazette-Mar. 27, 1908
Captain Geo. C. Vance was born April 22, 1815 in Baring, Me. Of Scotch-Irish ancestry, his grandfather settling at Londonderry, N. H. very early in American colonization. Our brother's father was Wm. Vance, a prominent attorney of N. H.-a solider in Revolutionary, War, serving under Benedict Arnold before that General proved a traitor to American arms.
Captain Vance was reared in State of Maine. He went to sea in a whaling vessel in 1833 rounded Cape Horn with 4200 barrels sperm oil.
In 1849 he sailed on Cal. passenger steamer with many aboard for the goldfields. He again rounded the S. A. cape on his trip.
He made many voyages to many parts of the word. visiting Sandwhich (sic) Islands while its natives were yet in a state of savagery; he also visited practically all groups of South Sea Islands, sailed on Arctic Ocean touched Japan, China, Philipines (sic_. Was at Japan when U. S. opened to Western civilization. Took the first shipload of sweet potatoes to Cal. His vessel laden with corn for Ireland was wrecked off coast of Italy.
Was married in 1837 to Susan Hanscom of Ct. Vernon, Me. She lived to ripe age of 82, dying in Fairbury in 1899. Mr. Vance enlisted in the Federal army as soon after the outbreak of hostilities, serving in Gen. French's Division.
Was promoted to position of Asst. Quartermaster Volunteers with rank of Captain his commission bearing date of Feb. 26, 1863; received an honorable discharge at close of war Sept. 20 '65.
Later he went to England in mercantile trade, thence to Readfield, Me. near Augusta.
In 1869 he came to Nebraska, when Fairbury had but one shanty. Has made his home in Jefferson Co., ever since.
For several years he has not been active in business owing to his advanced age. Has been confined to house for two years, carefully, tenderly, faithfully cared for by especially his daughter, Mrs. Tinkham. Died March 21 aged nearly 93 years Cheerful, appreciative, grateful.
He became a member of Christian church about 15 years ago and was true to the end. A regular attendant and a supporter as long as he was able to get to the services.
Entertaining host and interested in every good thing up to the week of his death.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lot M. Morrill, the widow of the U. S. Senator for 20 years from Maine. Five daughters; Mrs. Jane Dearborn Auburn, Me., Mrs. Mary Converse, Seward, Nebr., Mrs. Giles, Readuield Me., Mrs. Emma Wells, Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Lida Tinkham Fairbury; one son Geo. H. Vance, Fairbury, eleven grandchildren and ten great grand children. Was a fond member of the G. A. R. and the Post and W. R. C. are here in body today to pay tribute to his memory.
Captain Geo. C. Vance was born April 22, 1815 in Baring, Me. Of Scotch-Irish ancestry, his grandfather settling at Londonderry, N. H. very early in American colonization. Our brother's father was Wm. Vance, a prominent attorney of N. H.-a solider in Revolutionary, War, serving under Benedict Arnold before that General proved a traitor to American arms.
Captain Vance was reared in State of Maine. He went to sea in a whaling vessel in 1833 rounded Cape Horn with 4200 barrels sperm oil.
In 1849 he sailed on Cal. passenger steamer with many aboard for the goldfields. He again rounded the S. A. cape on his trip.
He made many voyages to many parts of the word. visiting Sandwhich (sic) Islands while its natives were yet in a state of savagery; he also visited practically all groups of South Sea Islands, sailed on Arctic Ocean touched Japan, China, Philipines (sic_. Was at Japan when U. S. opened to Western civilization. Took the first shipload of sweet potatoes to Cal. His vessel laden with corn for Ireland was wrecked off coast of Italy.
Was married in 1837 to Susan Hanscom of Ct. Vernon, Me. She lived to ripe age of 82, dying in Fairbury in 1899. Mr. Vance enlisted in the Federal army as soon after the outbreak of hostilities, serving in Gen. French's Division.
Was promoted to position of Asst. Quartermaster Volunteers with rank of Captain his commission bearing date of Feb. 26, 1863; received an honorable discharge at close of war Sept. 20 '65.
Later he went to England in mercantile trade, thence to Readfield, Me. near Augusta.
In 1869 he came to Nebraska, when Fairbury had but one shanty. Has made his home in Jefferson Co., ever since.
For several years he has not been active in business owing to his advanced age. Has been confined to house for two years, carefully, tenderly, faithfully cared for by especially his daughter, Mrs. Tinkham. Died March 21 aged nearly 93 years Cheerful, appreciative, grateful.
He became a member of Christian church about 15 years ago and was true to the end. A regular attendant and a supporter as long as he was able to get to the services.
Entertaining host and interested in every good thing up to the week of his death.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lot M. Morrill, the widow of the U. S. Senator for 20 years from Maine. Five daughters; Mrs. Jane Dearborn Auburn, Me., Mrs. Mary Converse, Seward, Nebr., Mrs. Giles, Readuield Me., Mrs. Emma Wells, Worcester, Mass., Mrs. Lida Tinkham Fairbury; one son Geo. H. Vance, Fairbury, eleven grandchildren and ten great grand children. Was a fond member of the G. A. R. and the Post and W. R. C. are here in body today to pay tribute to his memory.
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