Col. Vance moved to Mount Vernon in 1840. He was admitted to the bar in 1842 and rose rapidly in his profession and soon attained a high position as an advocate. He was elected Mayor of Mount Vernon in 1852. In August 1862, he was commissioned Colonel of the Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer infantry. He was in several battles before he fell, mortally wounded, in the battle of Sabine Cross roads on April 8, 1864. (Source: Mound View Cemetery Self-Guided Walking Tour doc.)
Joseph W. Vance died in the The battle of Sabine Crossroads also known as the Battle of Mansfield it took place in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. Contributor: James Shearin (47028391)
Joseph W. Vance died in the The battle of Sabine Crossroads also known as the Battle of Mansfield it took place in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. Contributor: James Shearin (47028391)
Col. Vance moved to Mount Vernon in 1840. He was admitted to the bar in 1842 and rose rapidly in his profession and soon attained a high position as an advocate. He was elected Mayor of Mount Vernon in 1852. In August 1862, he was commissioned Colonel of the Ninety-sixth Ohio Volunteer infantry. He was in several battles before he fell, mortally wounded, in the battle of Sabine Cross roads on April 8, 1864. (Source: Mound View Cemetery Self-Guided Walking Tour doc.)
Joseph W. Vance died in the The battle of Sabine Crossroads also known as the Battle of Mansfield it took place in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. Contributor: James Shearin (47028391)
Joseph W. Vance died in the The battle of Sabine Crossroads also known as the Battle of Mansfield it took place in and around Shreveport, Louisiana. Contributor: James Shearin (47028391)
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