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Maj John Wilson Vance

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Maj John Wilson Vance

Birth
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
6 May 1857 (aged 75)
Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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"He was a veteran of the War of 1812. He came to Vermilion County in 1824 and operated the old salt works. He established the first tavern. He was known as the Father of Champaign County. He was a member of the state senate in 1832 when the building of the Wabash Railroad was authorized. He was a friend of Abe Lincoln and always a good citizen."
"He was a veteran of the War of 1812. He came to Vermilion County in 1824 and operated the old salt works. He established the first tavern. He was known as the Father of Champaign County. He was a member of the state senate in 1832 when the building of the Wabash Railroad was authorized. He was a friend of Abe Lincoln and always a good citizen."

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