James Armstrong Vance

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180367
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor - Bridge building
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James — Ella Cooper. Ella was born 9 Jun 1863, , Quebec, Canada; died 4 Sep 1950, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. May Cooper Vance was born May 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. James Alfred Vance was born May 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Joseph J. Vance was born 15 Jul 1894, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Robert Vance was born Jun 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Jennie Vance was born Dec 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86737
• Misfortune: 1837
• Retired: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Misfortune:
In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water.

Joseph — Hannah Armstrong. Hannah (daughter of Daniel Armstrong and Hannah Bawtinheimer) was born 5 Jun 1837, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Dec 1903, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ratho Presbyterian Cemetery, Ratho, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Vance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86738

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184869744
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380541
• Misfortune: 1837

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Misfortune:
In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water.

Robert married Mary Hogg 9 Nov 1827. Mary was born 26 Feb 1804, Glenluce, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 16 Aug 1892, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ratho Presbyterian Cemetery, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184869770
• Interesting: story, pioneer
• Name: Mary Vance
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380542
• Misfortune: 1837

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Mary Hogg

Relict of the late Robert Vance, whose death we announced last week was born on Feb. 26th A. D. 1804, in the parish of Glenluec, county of Wighton, Galloway Shire, Scotland, died, Aug. 16th, 1892. Her remains taken to Ratho cemetery for interment in the presence of many friends and acquaintances, from far and near to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. The funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Mr. Bielby of New Hamburg. Deceased was the widow of the late Robert Vance, who was born on Nov. 12th A. D. 1804, on the farm of Beltroston parish, Gallway Shire, Scottland. They were married on Nov. 9th, 1827. In the year 1831 they immigrated to Canada, landed in Quebec, in the month of May after six weeks sailing and settled in Williamsburg, Upper Canada and lived there for six years. In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water. The passengers were then taken up by another vessel and taken to Prescott and after a short stay to Hamilton, they settled in the township of Blenheim, living there for fifteen years, two years in Wilmot, and now for 38 years on lot 35, 18th concession, East Zorra, where they changed a rough bush lot into a good farm and a pleasant home. Their married life which was blessed with 8 children (7 sons and one daughter) lasted 64 years, 5 months and 25 days and she lived as a widow about 15 months on the old homestead with her son Thomas, where the commandment "Honor thy father and mother" was well observed and carried out. The deceased were highly respected by the whole county for their politeness and honesty. They took an active part in religious matters and were members of the Presbyterian church. Four sons and the daughter survive them to mourn their departure, namely: Joseph and Thomas Vance of East Zorra, farmers and well known horsemen; Robert Vance of Norwich, horseman and James Vance of Yreka, California, miller and wholesale merchant; Agnes, widow of the late Robert Barber of Wilmot. The mourning family have the feeling and sympathy of the whole community.

New Hamburg Independent 26 Aug 1892 pg 2

Misfortune:
In 1837 at the time of the war they resolved to move to Oxford county and took passage on the unfortunate vessel "Sir Robert Peel." All went well up the St. Lawrence river, until they arrived at Walesse's Island, where the vessel was attacked by the enemies, the passengers driven ashore at the point of the bayonet, the vessel ransacked and robbed of its valuables and set on fire. Here they lost everything, bag and baggage, as they used to say, save the lives of themselves and their five little children, three of which had to be carried of the boat to escape from the roaring flames off the burning vessel. Deceased used to say that she stood on shore when the vessel was burned to the water's level and saw the smoke stack tumble into the water.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79116

Daniel — Hannah Bawtinheimer. Hannah was born Abt 1800, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Armstrong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79124