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TORRANCE Freddy L - Vietnam Wall section 9E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-17 16:54:55Z

TORRANCE Freddy L - Vietnam Wall section 9E

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Re: Torrance's moved from Scotland to England

maryrichson — 2012-04-28 16:45:11Z

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Re: Torrance's moved from Scotland to England

1_chris_torrance — 2012-04-28 16:31:12Z

The place they moved from was Wigtown and they moved to Sussex, and I actually think it was DAVID's dad, William Maxwell Torrance, who moved.

Torrance's moved from Scotland to England

1_chris_torrance — 2012-04-27 14:23:10Z

My Grandfather: Derek Torrance (b.1927). Brother of Beryl (who never married). Married my grandmother, Jean Wickings (b.1929).

My Great-Grandfather: Edward Torrance (b.1904). Husband of May (unknown maiden name).

Now Edward's father (my second great-grandfather), who I suspect was named David, moved from Scotland to England. I am not sure whether this was before or after Edward was born.

If anyone is related to this line, please reply with info (if interested).

Re: Torrance/Turnbull

isa98torrence — 2012-02-14 15:28:43Z

I believe they are related to family as well my last name is Torrence. When I searched my name the geneolgy.com said that the family crest read "I saved the king" and that we descend from Scotland just like the Turnbull family. Can you find a connection ?

Re: Elizabeth Torrance

supercaroljohn — 2012-02-02 03:15:28Z

Hi. I just found this message board about the Torrence family. My mother was a Torrence, daughter of William Martin Torrence, so great-granddaughter of WMG Torrence, son of Hugh Torrence. I have been working on a family tree on my mother's side since August and have accumulated a lot of information. I have the Torrence's traced back to James Torrence, 1600-1684 in Stirlingtshire, Scotland. Is the Elizabeth Torrence that you are writing about the daughter of William Torrence and Crilda McMillen? If so, then I think we are related as Elizabeth would have been my grandfather's sister and so my great aunt. Please let me know if this is the right Elizabeth Torrence. I don't have any other Elizabeth Torrence's in the family tree but my tree matches with Hugh Torrence and Mary Gray and his parents, Hugh Torrence and Mary Fenton. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. Carol Johnson

Re: Torrance/Turnbull

Lesa1969 — 2011-11-02 05:04:18Z

I have the information on the parents and siblings of Janet McKinnon now,still looking into James.

Lesa

Re: ADOPTED in 1967- THINK I WAS A TORRANCE

DonnaBraccia — 2011-09-07 03:01:09Z

Not related but I was also adopted, born 10/19/1967 at the Foundling Hospital in NYC, also not in need of another mother but am so thankful for the life my birth mother granted me. I couldn't help but look for info while on this site. Good luck in your search!

Re: Torrance in Miss.

jtorran1 — 2011-03-30 20:58:39Z

John,
My name is Jerry Torrance from Baton Rouge. I think we are related.
My Father was JACK Torrance from Oak Grove La. And His father was JOHN LOUIS Torrance.
I think your Grandfather and my Grandfather were Brothers. I remember going to Meredian, Mississippi to Aunt Falbie’s house. I think she had a daughter name Peggy.
I found your message on ANCESTRY back from 2003. If you look on ANCESTRY you can see what else I have so far.
There was a JOHN R TORRANCE in 1850 from Mississippi at the age of 61 from South Caroline. He was related to both of us But I can’t find anything else.
I think the spelling of TORRANCE changed to TORRANS. Do you have any other information?
Your Cousin,
Jerry Torrance

Re: Torrance in Miss.

rebecca4114 — 2011-03-30 19:48:16Z

I have recently begun researching John R. Torrance's family. I am particularly interested in his daughter Eliza listed on the 1850 Lauderdale Co., MS census as born in 1812 in SC. She supposedly married a Seaborn White and had a son, John C. White. Do you have info on this family that may help me.

Thanks in advance, for your help.

Re: Alexander Torrance-late 1700's-Scotland

pfmabrey — 2011-01-30 16:50:07Z

Hi Keith
Sorry for the years late reply I rarely just the boards. Peter N Torrance was my husbands great grandfather he married Minnie Silva in Hawaii and had a daughter Agnes.

Alice Torrance Mather

robinmather177 — 2010-10-07 13:53:23Z

The above married William Mather in 1859 in Marylebone London and her maiden name on the Certificate is given as Alice Mather Torrance so a Mather married a cousin Torrance ? Can anyone help.

Any leads would be appreciated

Rob Mather

Alice Torrance Mather

robinmather177 — 2010-10-07 13:52:46Z

The above married William Mather in 1859 in Marylebone London and her maiden name on the Certificate is given as Alice Mather Torranceso a Mather married a cousin Torrance ? Can anyone help.

Any leads would be appreciated

Rob Mather

Neil J. Torrance, 85,born in Erie ,CO,PA,son of the late Bert V. and Grace Green Torrance.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-05-09 03:49:47Z

Neil J. Torrance, 85, of Apple Valley, Calif., formerly of Erie, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Neil was born in Erie PA,on December 9, 1924, son of the late Bert V. and Grace Green Torrance. He was a graduate of Academy High School and served in WW II from 1943 to 1946 in the U.S. Army 583rd Signal Corp. Neil was a master carpenter and donated many hours to charitable and personal building projects. He loved camping, coaching little league, woodworking and tole painting. Overall, he was an avid sports fan and definitely enjoyed supporting his NY Yankees and Notre Dame teams. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by nine siblings, Mildred, Helen, Ruth, Rob, Herb, Ruland "Teep", Laura "Dot", Bert and Gladys; and a granddaughter, Brenna Bryner. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 64 years, Jeanne Scully Torrance; a sister, Betty Caughey-Johnson, of Calif.; six children, Kim Sargent-Bryner of Erie, Christine Ward (Patrick) of New Harmony, Utah, Patricia Brownen (Bill) of Apple Valley, Calif., Neil J. Torrance, II (Kathy) of Calif., Ronald Torrance (Barb) of Sarasota, Fla., Denise "Dede" Torrance of American Fork, Utah; 15 grandchildren, Terry, Tracy, Robert, Andrew, Rick, Matt, Lisa, Katie, Amy, Neil, Aaron, Ronald, Casey, Ryan and Cody; 18 great-grandchildren; many relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., West, 536 W. 10th St., on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are invited to attend a Prayer Service there on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Patrick's R.C. Church at 10 a.m. A full military service will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery conducted by VFW Post 470. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Respiratory Alliance of Western PA, Cranberry Professional Park, 201 Smith Dr., Suite E, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.

Re: Elizabeth Torrance

no1nannie — 2010-03-29 16:37:32Z

i have torrances in my tree they originated from old cumnock in scotland..?any bells ringin for you id be oblidged if your a relation...regards shirley

Re: J. W.Torrance and Minnie Torrance Arnold and Mary Arabelle Torrance Arnold

no1nannie — 2010-03-29 16:33:57Z

hi
i have a minnie torrance in my tree (she was my gran)her father was gilbert her mum was emma richardson my gran came from old cumnock in ayreshire scotland.i wondered if this was a connection...regrads shirley

Re: J. W.Torrance and Minnie Torrance Arnold and Mary Arabelle Torrance Arnold

no1nannie — 2010-03-29 16:33:56Z

Re: LOOKING FOR YOUNGER SISTER

kblackman001 — 2009-10-12 23:38:33Z

you found me.

Re: Elizabeth Torrance

kblackman001 — 2009-10-12 22:54:00Z

I am looking for information on the torrance line. I've come to a roadblock and can't get past. My father is Byron Joseph Torrance,Trenton Grundy co. in Mo. His father is Henry Byron born 1 sep.1897 Mo. we beleive his father is Joseph A. Torrance 26 Jul 1876 Ks.married in Trenton 8 nov.1895 he married Ada Catherine Oldfather. His father we beleive was Joseph A. born 1833 in Pa.I saw you mentioned a Torrance family book can i find one and where and any help you can give would be great

Torrance Henry Byron

kblackman001 — 2009-05-26 23:44:12Z

I am looking for early ancestors or any information on Henry Byron Torrance, born-01Sept1897 in Tronton Grundy Mo. We think he was a horseshoer. He was married to Alta Cecil Boone and they had 1 son Byron Joseph. We believe they were divorced because Alta remarried. If you have any information on Henry,his parents or others please contact me. His Granddaughter

John Freeman Torrance

shefw — 2009-04-25 22:50:25Z

I'm searching for John Freeman TORRANCE born 13 Jun 1884 either in North Dakota or Wisconsin (conflicting census info). He married Julia MOEN around 1908. They had three children: Ernest Bertram (1909), Crystal Geniveve (1910) and Ada Maxine (1913 or 1917), all born in ND. I THINK he may have been the son of Ira and Jennie (Jane?) TORRANCE, perhaps married in Wisconsin 1875?

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Re: Cam Torrance

country12 — 2009-04-14 00:27:51Z

Thank you so very much and I will treat it like you said.

Re: Cam Torrance

rct712 — 2009-04-13 17:20:23Z

Hi Debbie

I have some information on the Torrances that you may not have. This is unverified info so treat it as such.

Going back from Cam

Charles Cam Torrence 1833-1907
M Mary Jane Talley

Joseph Torrence 1795-1845 father of Cam
M Mildred Oliver

Andrew Torrence 1768-1819 father of Joseph
M Winifred Rosser

Moses Torrance 1730-1783 father of Andrew
M Martha

J. W.Torrance and Minnie Torrance Arnold and Mary Arabelle Torrance Arnold

country12 — 2009-04-02 23:58:30Z

I am looking for ancestors or any information on J. W. Torrance who lived in Norfork AR in 1963 and his sister Minnie Torrance Arnold living in Little Rock AR in 1963. Their mother, my gr gr grandmother was Mary Arabelle Torrance Arnold and father Newton Thomas Arnold. I would love to correspond if you are a family member or you have info on them.

Re: Archibald TORRANCE, Glasgow

torrancerobert — 2009-03-01 19:26:57Z

Hi myfamily is also from Glasgow Time line was 1800 1926 at this time thay came to the U.S.A .My grandfarther Daved and family.Daved JR. Robert Pegge and May Grandmother was Rose Lason Gemmill I think ther last home was in Brgton Scotland My Grandfather was a grand Mason 33 de.Daved Jr. allso. Thay died in Brigport Ct. in the 196s. My farther Robert Lawson Torrance died in 1955 I live Raliegh NC. I need your help I can not find the Tqrrance clan or tartin.So if you can get back to me on line or at 919 528 88oo thank you RLT

Archibald Torrance

CarleneKlas63 — 2009-03-01 02:18:38Z

I am researching Archibald Torrance born c 1762 in Dalkeith Midlothian Scotland. He may of been the son of Archibald and Ann nee Clelland but there are others born around that time. He married Agnes Turnbull a widow with two young children he died pre 1825.
Chidren Agnes, Isobelle, George and Mary they children married into Stewart, MacMillan, families.

Re: Archibald TORRANCE, Glasgow

CarleneKlas63 — 2009-03-01 02:12:17Z

I am conected to Archibald Torrance born c 1762 around Newtown Midlothian a flaxdresser in Scotland, he married Agnes Turnbull.
He was the son of Archibald Torrance and Ann Clelland.
You sound as if you have done more research than I as I have only gone in Scotland not back to Ireland.
Maybe we can compare notes and put this together

Re: Cam Torrance

country12 — 2009-02-08 18:35:36Z

Bobbie

Cam and Jane are my great great grandparents. I am stuck on the Torrances. Have you found anything past Cam? Which child of theirs is your relative. Mine is Mary Arabelle.

Debbie

Archibald TORRANCE, Glasgow

CraigCollins15 — 2009-01-21 18:31:44Z

Hello,

I have traced my line through six generations of "Archibald Torrance." My brick wall now is with Archibald Torrance, b. ~1801 in Ireland; m. Storie GAVIN ~1820 (presumably in Scotland). Children Archibald (b. 1821), Alex. (b. 1831), Daniel (b. 1836), Rebecca (b. 1838) and John (b. 1845). All kids except Arch were born in Scotland.

I am fairly sure that his father was Archibald Torrance, b. ~1775, m. Margaret McLaughlin/McLachlan (who was b. in Ireland in 1780). However, I have no record of any births, deaths, or marriages here.

I am looking into whether the elder may have been in one of the fencible infantry regiments stationed in Ireland around 1800. That seems to fit.

Any info on any of these folks would be great. Thanks in advance.

CCC

Re: Alexander Torrance-late 1700's-Scotland

MMT1234 — 2009-01-11 00:03:06Z

Hello.. My name is Michaela. I am trying to find out about my family's history. The Torrance's. Can you help me?

Re: Torrance; McLean; Morrison; McAskill; Grant; Clark; McPhail

wynn65 — 2008-11-11 21:24:35Z

Hello, I'm not sure of this link. There is a family tree you may look at Petrakian. I was helping my grandaughter and we added names to that tree. You also may check for a Onley family tree. Not sure of the spelling check back with me if you can't find these. from Grace

Re: Torrance; McLean; Morrison; McAskill; Grant; Clark; McPhail

altorm — 2008-11-10 22:43:55Z

What a nice surprise! It's 2 years since I originally posted and this is the first response!

Yes, it would appear we are related as Edward McLean Torrance was my father and I can only presume that we are related through one of his two uncles, Charles and William.

I will send you a personal message so we can exchange details or Gedcoms.

Best regards,

Re: Torrance; McLean; Morrison; McAskill; Grant; Clark; McPhail

p172681 — 2008-11-10 20:57:32Z

Sounds very much as if we are distant relatives. Catherine McLean is one of my distant cousins. I tracked this side of the family through Edward McLean Torrance. The McLean side of things is proving very difficult to research. They originated on the Isle of Skye. My research suggests Donald was one of at least 3 brothers and two sisters. I have just finished updating my McLean tree and would be interested in sharing any information you might have.

Kind regards

Re: about torrances in Meridian Ms

pwarrior57 — 2008-04-12 21:30:34Z

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Re: TORRANCE, Hugh Junior, died in Colorado-1909

comountains — 2008-04-12 16:44:59Z

Hi! I am not related, but was researching Hugh Torrence, and this helped greatly. Thanks for posting this!

about torrances in Meridian Ms

jrsangel23 — 2008-04-01 04:15:47Z

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Re: James Torrence

bbonomini2257 — 2007-11-12 06:09:42Z

Hi Bruce, sorry it took so long to reply. The James Torrence I had d. in IL his first wife Margaret Arbuckle d. by 1859 as he remarried her 1st cousin Margaret Sickman/Sigman in Guernsey Co.,OH. He had 3 daughters with Margaret Arbuckle. Sarah, Matilda "Tilley" and Mary who I just recently found out about. He had sons, as 2nd wife d. at one of their homes in IL.

fw:fw: does anyone know the Torrances in Meridian,Ms and their History

pwarrior98 — 2007-10-15 04:02:45Z

I would like some information on the Torrances in Meridian,MS

Re: Alexander TORRANCE>Scotland

John_Torrance — 2007-06-26 19:56:09Z

I have no specific Alexander but thought there might be a connectin.
I am a direct descendent of Thomas(Andrew) Torrance reportedly born in Larkhall 1735 and died there 1805. I have found no records for him. He had 5 sons Thomas (b 1776), John (b 1786), Benjamin
(b 1788), James (b 1789) and William b1790). I have found an OPR that locates Benejamin and his mother in Sorn. The sons migrated to Canada in
the early 1800s. One record shows that the first named Thomas may be alternately named Andrew. Andrew is shown married to Marion Gibb. The Gibb name is common in that William my ancestor married Isabella Gibb. Also
James Gibb came to Quebec and worked with William.
Any information about these family members and their ancestors/origins would be appreciated. I do know that they were merchants in Canada. What might have been the reason/s that they left Scotland? What might have been occurring there about 1810-1815. I suspect the were Presbyterians.
The source for most early information I have is Robert M. Torrence's book
Torrence and Allied Families"

Cordially,
John A. Torrance (Jack)

William Harrison Torrance

tsorensen59 — 2007-06-03 17:59:27Z

William Harrison Torrance, Little Sioux, Iowa, b. abt 1863. Wife was Mary Jane Reed. His grandmother was Ellen Hodgson. One of his daughters Cynthia b. 1899. I'm looking for information on his father and the rest of the linage.

John TORRANCE Biography, b. 1833 SCO to NY to KY to MN to WI

RMunns7272 — 2007-04-11 03:34:48Z

From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 801.

City of La Crosse

JOHN TORRANCE, son of Gaven Torrance; was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, Jan. 1, 1833; he received his education and learned the trade of a molder in the city of Glasgow; here he worked at his trade until 1852, when he emigrated to America and located in Troy, N. Y., where he remained but six months; he then went to Delhi, Delaware Co. N. Y., and for six months was in the machine-shops at that place; he returned to Troy, N. Y., and remained two years, then went to Paradise, Ky., where he worked at his trade until 1858, when he came West and located a farm in Houston Co., Minn.; he remained on the farm but a short time, however, having located in La Crosse in the spring of 1859. His ability as a tradesman soon won for him the foremanship in the foundry of Leech & Paul, in which capacity he was employed until 1862; during this year he started a foundry at the foot of State street, having associated with him Archibald Gould, under the firm name of Torrance & Gould; in 1865, the shop - a frame structure - was burned, and the business was abandoned. He again entered the employment of Leech & Paul, and subsequently worked with C. C. & E. G. Smith, and also Thornley & James. In 1876, in company with his son, he established his present business, which, guided by Mr. Torrance's experience and business qualifications, now ranks amoung the leading foundry and machine-shops in the city. Mr. Torrance was married, in Delhi, N. Y., Jan. 3, 1852, to Isabella Torrance, daughter of William and Mary (Johnston) Torrance; they had six children - Isabella, Mary, William, Nettie, John, Annie and May, who died in August, 1880. Mrs. Torrance died Nov. 14, 1866, in Evansville, Ind. In 1876, Mr. Torrance crossed the Atlantic Ocean for the third time, and, while in Edinburgh, was married to Mrs. Mary Gibson, nee Patterson, in May, 1876. Mr. Torrance belongs to the Universalist Church, and is a Knight Templar.

[I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

Re: Torrance from Ireland

sherrell503 — 2007-03-27 05:03:07Z

Jim, E-mail me at sheridon2@verizon.net regarding Adam and Susan (Torrence) Soles, and I will send you what I have. We could trade info on Adam and family.

Hope to hear from you.

Sherrell

Byron Joseph Torrance, Riverside, CA

roseladym — 2007-03-25 13:50:14Z

Looking for obit, burial place and any info on Byron Joseph Torrance, b. Feb. 1923, died March 19, 1995 in Riverside, CA. Mother's maiden name was Boone.

about Torrances in Meridian,Ms

pwarrior57 — 2007-03-21 07:17:56Z

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about finding some information on Torrances in Merdian,Ms

pwarrior57 — 2007-03-21 07:05:50Z

Hello, I would like to know if anyone knows anything about the Torrances in Meridian,Ms

Benjamin "Bennie" Ray TORRANCE

Rinaldo_DeRosear_Boetger — 2007-03-20 05:38:16Z

Seeking any information on Benjamin TORRANCE,
b. 1873 in Bluffs, Scott Co., Illinois, d. 1920, m. Rachel Elinor "Hatter" Harter on May 13, 1896 in Winchester, Scott Co., Illinois.
Bennie and Rachael had eight children; Lena, Bryan Ray, Hester, Mary, Helen, Emeline/Emaline, Eleanor and Lenora.
Emaline married Lawrence RINALDO and had my half-bro., John
Torrance RINALDO, on August 31, 1927 in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Joan (Rinaldo) Boetger

Re: crichton torrances

John_Torrance — 2007-03-17 21:13:26Z

Sorry, It doesn't look like a fit. My ancestors came for the Larkhall area to Canada in the early 1800s The senoir Torrance married Marion Gibb the parents of my William
Thanks
Jack Torrance

Death of Mr. Chester Torrance in Cuba

davwayell — 2007-02-28 03:42:29Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. Chester Torrance, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Torrance died in Cuba on December 9, 1942.

Dave Ellison

davwayell@aol.com

Re: Toronto Torrance

digi54 — 2007-01-25 15:26:11Z

More about Torrance/Cook union: James states his residence when married as Lucas Manitoba. I have found the death register for his wife (I think) Rebecca Cook/Torrance. She died Dec.15 1889. They were married almost 2 yrs before she died. Signature & description of residence for informant is J.S. Torrance of Grey Township. Am wanting to know if they had any children before she died & who James remarried or if he did. Thanks
Lisa

Re: Toronto Torrance

digi54 — 2007-01-25 13:04:32Z

Hi,
I'm researching my Cook family & ran across this:
James Lindsay Torrance,28, born township of Grey, county of Huron, son of John Torrance & Mary Ann Luna Torrance married Rebecca Cook,24, born township of Grey, daughter of William Cook & Susan Hodges Cook. Married Jan. 11, 1888, in Huron ON.
Is there anyone searching this family out there?