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Bence Family

Tiffany Bence — 14 Jun 1999 9:23:42 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the Bence family in Alabama. If anyone could help me I would gladly appreciate it.

researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

Mark Heidenreich — 2 Feb 2001 2:26:53 GMT

My grt.grt.grt.grandfather Samuel Bence 1820
/1915 immigrated from germany along with 2 other brothers one brother (george) got seperated at the dock and was never seen again.This occurred in Phila. Pa.This brother was later looked for in the state of Ind. but was not located. help me find brother George THANK YOU

JAMES BENCE 1765 England

L.S.Pack — 11 Sep 1999 1:11:10 GMT

I am looking for info on James Bence b 1765 Bitton, Gloucester, England, md Martha ______1791. Son John Bence b 1791-96, md Sophia Quorman. Thank you.

Patrick Henry Bence

mjadmin — 9 Mar 2008 6:14:19 GMT

Does anyone have info on the parantage of Patrick Henry "P.H." Bence (1838-1895) who lived, died and is buried in Three Springs, Huntingdon County, PA? I have been looking with no success.

In 1860, he married Margaret Jane Drake (1840-1863) of Saltillo, PA.
In 1862, they had a daughter, Anna Mary Bence Keffer (1862-1941).
In 1863, Margaret J. Drake Bence died and is buried in the Saltillo Cemetery, PA.
In 1864, PH joined the Union Army. He mustered out in Aug. 1865.

In 1866, he married Frances Ellen Heeter (1846-1913) of Three Springs. By this time PH was fully settled in Three Springs, PA, was the cabinet maker for the area and was active in the community, church and school. PH & Frances had 3 children: Vida Elizabeth Bence (1867-1868), Margaret Jane Bence Bawden (1868-abt 1945) & Bruce Talmaze (1874-1968).

In 1895, PH died (Jan 3, 1895) following a couple years of illness. He is buried in the Three Springs Cemetery with his wife (Frances), daughter (Vida) and daughter-in-law, Alice Barber Bence (Bruce's 1st wife). His obituary in the Huntingdon Journal refered to him as "Henry" rather than "PH" or "Patrick" as in other references found.

In 2003, a message board posting mentioned that Patrick Henry Bence's grandson, Frank Patrick Bence (Bruce's son), responded that PH may have been orphaned and was possibly from Indiana, PA (where many other Bence families reside). Not of this has been substantiated to date.

Anna Mary Bence Keffer is my husband's g-grandmother. So, if you have info that might help, it would be most apprciated.

Where are the Bences in wiltshire?

debbiebean58 — 23 Nov 2007 12:32:46 GMT

I have heard news that a man was asking questions in corsham wiltshire about the bence family, the person they were talking to did not asked their name, fredrick bence who was killed in the first world war was known to them, please contact me if you can help me in this matter.

thanks

Needing Bence Family Info

Toni Bence — 30 Apr 2003 7:04:26 GMT

My name is Toni Bence, Buddy Bence, son of Robert Homer Bence is my Late Grandfather. I have NO information on the Heritage of my Bence family. I am very interested in knowing about this heritage, if you have any info whatsoever PLEASE e-mail me and let me know.

Thanx,
Toni Bence
21yrs, Tulsa Oklahoma

Bence family, Coles Co. Il

JoanHyde653 — 7 Jan 2004 6:21:44 GMT

Can anyone help with Bence ancestors earlier than 1807. I have John Bence, b 17 May, 1807, m maria B. Great. b 7May 1877. I believe they came from England, but need help going back any further.

Francis & Barbary in Croghan, Lewis, NY 1800-1900

RJ Samp — 11 Nov 2006 2:26:02 GMT

this is from the 1850 US Census....I'm trying to track down a Peter Bence who lives in Watertown, NY, born about April 1850..... a young Peter is living with Gridley Bence....no wife.....many Bence's in the area....probably related.

Francis Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1774
Barbary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1795

Barbary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1832
Catharine Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1820
Francis Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1815 Germany

Mary Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1844
Michael Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1789
Michael Bence Lowville, Lewis, NY abt 1820 New York
Nancy Bence Lowville, Lewis, NY abt 1836 Germany
Nicholas Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1846

Gridly Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1816 Germany
Peter Bence Croghan, Lewis, NY abt 1847

Why was a Ren(t)fro child named after a Bence?

lrtyndall — 26 Oct 2006 5:35:22 GMT

Does anyone know why Robert Ren(t)fro and Catherine Goodwin (Goodwin may be maiden or married, unsure) named a child John Bence Rentfro in 1824? They were living on Cherokee land in northern Alabama at the time, moved to McMinn county Tennessee in 1826. Another son of theirs also named one of his children John Bence. Does anyone have any idea if there's any relation or if they just thought enough of a Bence to name a child after him? Robert was born in either TN, KY, or VA, Catherine in NC.

2nd Lt John W. (Jack) Bence, USAAF

WolfWillowPress — 19 Nov 2006 10:37:18 GMT

Author looking for information, possible family contact, for 2nd Lt John W. Bence (Jack) died in flight accident March 1943 in northern Canada. He was test flying a lend-lease aircraft from a remote airstrip. He would have been born about 1920 +- 5 yrs. Home town Wayne County.

Bence

Stacy Slate Howard — 10 Feb 2006 12:24:54 GMT

Hi Toni, my name is Stacy and I am also looking for my family line. My grandmother was Minnie Mae Bence, her parents were Dr. Frank and Susanne Crull Bence from Ohio. They moved to Oklahoma. Here is what I have as listed on the 1910 Census from Pottowatomie Oklahoma.
Frank Bence male-white-age 55-he owned a drug store.
Susanne Bence wife-white-female-age 48
Walter Bence son-white male-age 21-clerk at drug store
Vernon Bence son-white-male-age 12
Bertha V. Bence daughter-white-female-age 10.
They also had Leta born in 1890, Lula Pearl born in 1893 and Minnie born March 1883. I hope that this might help you a little. Minnie married William Slate and one of their son's Cecil E. Slate and he is my daddy. I will try and help you with anything I can. My sister Patricia might also be able to help you. Here is her e-mail address. patriciaslate@yahoo.com. Stacy

Bence

Stacy Slate Howard — 8 Feb 2006 5:41:00 GMT

I am looking for my greatgrandfathers family all I know is the last name is Bence. My ggrandfather's name was Frank Bence born in 1856. I would be greatful for any help. Thank you Stacy

JAMES BENCE 1765 Glouc,England

L.S.Pack — 13 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on my 4th gr grandparents....JAMES BENCE b 1765 Bitton, Gloucester, England, md 1791 Martha_____. Son JOHN BENCE b 1791-96 Bitton, Gloucester, England, md SOPHIA QUORMAN/QUARMAN. Thank you.

Fredrick Bence born Allegheny Pennsylvania 1900 father born Scotland

gw60 — 27 Jul 2005 11:19:51 GMT

Looking for any families that maybe related to Fredrick Bence born to Joseph (born Glasgow) Scotland and Catherine born (Wales) they were living in Allegheny Pennsylvania in the 1820 census family Fredrick Thomas: Catherine: Robert: Annie: Alice E: Florence: and Clara Ann. My father-in-law Samuel Bence age 95 is alive and living in Scotland Fredrick would be his cousin. Although they had never met if there are anyone from this ancestry or anyone with any knowledge of this family and can help l would like to here from them.
Fredrick Thomas father Joseph born Scotland immigrated to USA 1886 ancestry stems from England and I have some information going back another 2 generations From sunny Scotland. George Whitelaw.

Tombstone for: James Lee Bence (1922-1925)

cem_lady — 30 Jun 2005 3:53:49 GMT

I photographed this stone at Clermont Cemetery. The cemetery is located approximately 3400 Tansel Rd Clermont, IN (Marion Co.)

No relation to the deceased.

Tombstone for: Lee (1883-1954) & Naomi (1888-1977) Bence

cem_lady — 30 Jun 2005 3:52:58 GMT

I photographed this stone at Clermont Cemetery. The cemetery is located approximately 3400 Tansel Rd Clermont, IN (Marion Co.)

No relation to the deceased.

Bence's in New England and New York

Margaret Bence DAvis — 12 Dec 2004 11:47:25 GMT

Hello, I too, am Margaret Bence, I was born in 1930 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. I have researched this family and would be hppy to share any information that I may have. Margaret

WILLIAM & RAY BENCE pictures from 1942 Boswell Yearbook

Linda — 9 Feb 2005 6:56:48 GMT

Pictures for both Ray and Bill exist in 1942 Yearbook from Pennsylvania

William BENCE 1907 NY

Linda Cooksey — 2 Oct 2004 1:07:11 GMT

From copies of partial records of the St. Francis Solanus Church in Harrisville, Lewis Co., NY is the record of a marriage between William C. BENCE and Inez WHEELER on 26 Sept 1907. Witnesses: Joannes (?) and N. (?) WHEELER. These records are handwritten and poss. in Latin.

Beginning my Bence Search

John D. Bence — 21 Dec 2001 10:33:20 GMT

Does any know more about these two: Harry E. Bence and Anna E. Glawson married on May16, 1907.

John Maria Bence Family-WV, IND, OH, ILL

rmcoleman — 15 Feb 2002 2:17:19 GMT

John Bence born 17 May 1807 Harper's Ferry, Jefferson CO, WV married Maria ____ born ca 1807 in Delaware.First known child, Francis M. born ca 1834 IND, second Mary Elizabeth born 3 Nov 1836 Ohio married Francis Andrew Ferguson 1854 Coles County, ILL. Other children in order: James, George M., Emma J., Minerva and Margaret who was born 16 Nov 1854 in Coles County, ILL.

Peter Bence, Watertown NY 1850-1930+

RJ_Samp — 11 Jan 2004 3:54:33 GMT

Bence in England

nmoffitt99 — 26 Jun 2003 12:57:41 GMT

I am searching for information on a Sarah Bence I beleive in London, England who was b. about 1865 to 1870 and married a Charles Peacock b. about 1865 to 1870 and they married about 1888 to 1895 and had at least 6 children, Francis, Lillian, Charles, Thomas, Percy and William. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Norm Moffitt

Bence

Carol Weldon — 2 Dec 2003 9:39:12 GMT

Toni,
Do you have where Buddy or Robert Homer Bence were born and dates? I have a Ggrandmother who was a Bence from Illinois.

BENCE_Robert_L_and_Clara_B.JPG

Allen Wheatley — 3 Jul 2002 4:38:41 GMT

I photographed this tombstone in the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery in Irving, Dallas County, Texas.
Feel free to use the picture for your records.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~t42cemeteries

Margaret Bence

Martha Hansen — 3 Jun 2002 3:18:12 GMT

Margaret Bence married Isaac Shelby Forkner Aug.16, 1866. They are my Great-Grandparents. Does anyone have a connection to these names?

BENCE message board & mailing list on RootsWeb

Carol Weldon — 5 Apr 2002 4:07:45 GMT

May I suggest that you post to both the RootsWeb BENCE message board and their BENCE surname mailing list -address address below:
BENCE-L@rootsweb.com

The two are not connected so might miss something on one or the other.
Carol Weldon

BENCE, PATTERSON, SANDERSON, WASHINGTON

cbzsearchin — 13 Oct 2001 7:23:29 GMT

I am running on a hunch. Does any BENCE researcher have the surnames Patterson, Sanderson, or Washington in their BENCE family prior to 1840?
Thanks, Charlotte CBzsearchin@aol.com

BENCE in Georgia

LDickey6602 — 27 Jun 2001 11:31:30 GMT

Looking for any information on William Bence that married Anna/Annie James in 1844 in Newton County, GA. He may have died prior to 1860. Anna/Annie Bence was living in Catoosa County, GA. in 1860 with three daughters.

Bence PA>NY>MI

MSussner — 24 Dec 2001 5:04:05 GMT

Looking for info on family of Berthena Swift BENCE b 1816 NY, m Luther BENCE? Had a son David b 1836 PA. David m Mary VANCE and went to Antrim Co MI. He had several children there. Anything on this family would help. I am mostly looking for more info on Berthena, but anything else would be appreciated.

JAMES BENCE 1765 Gloucester, England

L.S.Pack — 23 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info, parents, wife of James Bence b 1765 Bitton, Gloucester, England, md Martha _______. Son John b 1791-96 same place, md Sophia Quarman/Quorman. Thank you.

researching bence/manner clan ind. co. pa.

Mark Heidenreich — 2 Feb 2001 2:25:07 GMT

Dorothy Arline Bence b 1925

nudels — 27 Oct 2004 2:58:40 GMT

Looking for family of Dorothy "Dot" Bence. Per marriage cert, born in Jacksonville FL. She married James Gullion 12/24/1948 in Princeton WV. Any help appreciated.
glenda19@aol.com
Glenda Lawson Wehage

Missing Father

tjkiney — 17 Jun 2003 7:12:36 GMT

Mary Little attempting to locate birth father. John Seaton Bence formerly of Parchman, Ms. Mother was Frances Little. Mary was born 11/64. Any help appreciated. Please respond tjkiney@yahoo.com, or call 912-992-9086. All replies confidential. Mother was my cousin and Mary has asked me to help.

Additional Information

Sharon Neveux — 15 May 1999 5:06:04 GMT

According to War of 1812 pension records, Francis Bence enlisted at Openham (?Oppenheim) NY, Montgomery County. Francis was born in 1790's.
According to IGI, a Francis Bence married a Sarah Mosher 1791, Montgomery County, NY.
I am looking for proof of a connection between the 2 Francises, possibly father and son?

Monroe Fannon Bence in AL or GA

woolymammoth — 16 Dec 2001 12:48:42 GMT

Looking for info on Monroe Fannon Bence, born 1854 in GA or AL. Married Georgia Ann House/Howes/Howeize in 1876. Had daughters Martha Lucinda Bence b. 1877 in Heard Co. GA and Hassie L. Bence b. Tallapoosa Co., AL.
Sound familiar?
Thanks,
MJ Sartain

missing family members

ROGER BENCE — 28 Dec 1999 4:50:29 GMT

Any Bences who may be or believe they may be of celtic descent or originally from northern England or Scotland and settled in the areas of Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri in the middle to late 1700s and may have the surname Nickolson, or Engler by marriage You could be a direct descendant of William Wallace

MARY ELLEN and NAOMI JEAN BENCE

youtoo — 24 Jun 2001 6:11:45 GMT

Looking for Mary Ellen BENCE born 1937 in Fisher Co. TX and her sister Naomi Jean BENCE
born 1938 San Diego Co. CA. Their parents were Jack Herman BENCE born 3/20/1885 in AL
died 1/26/1967 in San Diego Co. CA and Naomi
Ruth Beaton born in OK 6/1/1901 died 2/15/1987 in San Diego Co. CA. Any info on these girls would be appreciated. They are believed to be long lost cousins of the family. Thanks!!

Frank Bence

Patricia Slate — 16 May 2000 3:04:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on Frank Bence born in Ohio He married a Susan Grull or Crull she was also born in Ohio. Frank was a doctor and I think Susan was a nurse. They both died in Pottowattmie County, Oklahoma. Patricia Slate

I LOST IT CAN''T FIND IT!!

KBKustoms — 26 Apr 2002 10:08:13 GMT

On Sept. 21, 1999 I read an item about a BENCE who was born with one foot turned backwards. He plowed his fields, walking on two crutches behind a team of mules. Of course, not knowing at the tie he was related to my husband, I didn't mark it, so now I can't find it. Can anyone help?

Tiffany Bence

Betty Barberow — 13 Sep 1999 8:56:50 GMT

Please get in touch with me at my e-mail address and tell me where you are from and how you connect with the Bence Family from Alabama. I will be glad to help you and would appreciate your information so it can be connected with the family history that I am doing on the Bence Family. There will be no charge for my information in no way. I just want to tie all the family members together. It started with Christopher George Washington Bence in Alabama.

Bence

LDickey6602 — 27 Jun 2001 11:31:30 GMT

I am trying to locate the family of my gg-grandmother and her husband, Anna (Annie)Bence. Bence was her married name. She was b. 1809 d. 1884 in Catoosa County, GA. She was possibly a widow prior to 1860. She had three daughters Maryann (my g-grandmother), b.1839 d.1885, Sisily and Bethena. I have also found a C.G.W. Bence and family 1860 Catoosa County census and a J. William Bence and family 1830 GA. census, but I can't make any connection. I need help finding Anna's husband. I can be e-mailed at lldickey01@aol.com

BENCE, Francis

Sharon Neveux — 3 Apr 1999 3:42:56 GMT

Francis BENCE was born in the 1790's, place unknown. He fought in the War of 1812, served with "P. Yanny's Co NY Mil"
In 1834 he married Magdalena HARE/HARR in Potter County, PA. This was his 2nd wife - first wife died because of childbirth. Magdalena supposed to have been born in Alsace, immigrated in 1820, but this is not verified. In 1843 he received land in WI and lived in Washington and Waukesha Counties the rest of his life and he and Magdalena are both buried in E.M. Church cemetery in Menominee Falls WI.

They are reported to have had 12 children, although I can only find the names of 10 (listed on his will). They are George, Michael, Sophia (Neibur), Francis, William, Mary E. (Young), Lena or Helena (Downing), Barbara (Steinmayer), Martin, and Lewis.
George, Francis, Michael and William all served in Civil War.
I know almost nothing about the girls. I am interested in finding parents of Francis and Magdalena, and their siblings. I would like to know where and when Francis was born. At least 3 of the children - Francis, Lewis, and Michael later settled in IA. I am interested in finding descendants of all their children.

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Francis Bence

Jlani — 22 Mar 2002 2:20:33 GMT

Francis Bence is my gg-grandfather. I decend through his son William Bence born March 15, 1845. William married Mary Rein on January 19, 1864. They had 4 children; William, Francis, Adeline and Joseph. Adeline is my grandmother. My mother Rose Dengler told me, (this has been handed down for serveral generations), that her mother Adeline Bence said "that Francis Bence (1790) and his wife migrated to Waukasha, WI from Wilkes Barre, PA. They were Quakers and had 9 children".
If this information matches yours it looks like we decend from the same Francis Bence (1790). I have additional information and am willing to share.
Please e-mail me through my friend Judith as I am not on the internet yet.