William Vance (1878 - 1945)

Born 1878 in Oakleigh, Colony of Victoria

Ancestors

Died 23 May 1945 at about age 67 in Newry, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

William VANCE was born in 1878 in Oakleigh, Colony of Victoria^[1]. His parents were James VANCE and Matilda COLWELL.

Helena ROBERTS and William VANCE were married on 28 February 1912 at Presbyterian Church, Rochester, Victoria, Australia^[2].

Marriage Notice 13 Apr 1912^[3]

VANCE—ROBERTS.—On the 28th February, at Presbyterian Church, Rochester, by the Rev. W. C. Lahore, William, third son of Mrs. and the late James Vance, of Maffra, to Helena. fifth daughter of Mrs. Roberts, of Rochester, and the late Robert Roberts of Newry.

Their only child was:

Beryl Wilma VANCE 1922-2012

He passed away on 23 May 1945 in Newry, Victoria, Australia^[4] and was buried at the Maffra Cemetery^[5]

Death Notices 24 May 1945^[6]

VANCE.— On May 23. at Alton Park. Newry. William, beloved husband of Helena. and loving father of Beryl, aged 66 years.

VANCE.— On May 23. at Alton Park. Newry, William, third son of the late James and and Matilda Vance, loving brother of John (deceased), Robert, Thomas, May. James, Margaret (Mrs. A. G. Beech). Fred (deceased) and Janie (Mrs. E. S. Hall).

VANCE.— On May 23, at Alton Park, Newry, William, loving brother of Margaret, and esteemed brother-in-law Alf and loved uncle of Gwen Beech.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Family name: VANCE; Given name(s): William; Mother's name Matilda COLWELL; Father's name: James; Place of birth: OA KL; Reg. year: 1878; Reg. number: 24601/1878. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
2. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: marriages; Registration number 1674 / 1912; Family name: VANCE; Given name(s) Wm; Spouse's family name: ROBERTS; Spouse's given name(s) Helena. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
3. ↑ Family Notices (1912, April 13). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197360994
4. ↑ Birth, Deaths and Marriages, Victoria Online Registry. Event: deaths; Registration number 18842 / 1945; Family name: VANCE; Given name(s) William; Place of event: NEWRY, Australia; Mother's name Matilda COLWELL; Father's Name: James VANCE. https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-history
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231606484/william-vance: accessed 22 February 2023), memorial page for William Vance (1878–23 May 1945), Find a Grave Memorial ID 231606484, citing Maffra Cemetery, Maffra, Wellington Shire, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by Karen R (contributor 50669950).
6. ↑ Family Notices (1945, May 24). The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), p. 7. Retrieved February 22, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article204019476

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