Vance - William
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal August 27, 1915
Friends in the city learned Friday evening that William Vance, a former resident of Crawfordsville and chief of the fire department here for a number of years had died at his home in Bradley, Ill., during the day. Cerebral hemorrhage, with which he was stricken a few days ago, caused his death. His brother, Ed Vance, of this city had been called to Bradley and was there when the death occurred. The body was taken to Hartford City to the home of the deceased son. Watson Vance, Saturday. Funeral services will be held there. Mr. Vance spent all of his life in Crawfordsville until a few years ago. He was a son of William Vance, former county clerk. The son was educated in the schools here and learned the saddlery trade in this city, following this vocation for a number of years. He was chief of the fire department for many years. He was married to Miss Pattie McGilliard of this city and is survived by his widow and son. Mr. Vance had many close friends in Crawfordsville. - thanks to Kim H