Source: 

Briggs, Erasmus  History of the original town of Concord : being the present towns of Concord, Collins, N. Collins, and Sardinia, Erie County, New York

John Vance

Mr. Vance was born in Concord, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1850; resided with his parents in Concord until of age; he then engaged in farming in Colden, where he remained until 1872, when he removed to North Collins, and became a cheese-maker, which occupation he has since followed. He was married in 1871, to Louisa Sweetapple.

They have two daughters:

Ada L., born March 21, 1875, and Grace L., born Dec. 29, 1877.

Mr. Vance is a brother of Samuel Vance of Concord.