Pence - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Pence family Bible -- Joseph M. (orig. VA) & Francis Maude of Neb.

StephennaNichols — 2009-11-09 20:19:32Z

Hello - I am related to the Pence family & if you still have this Pence Bible, I suggest you contact Richard A Pence, noted author of The Pence Pipeline.
He is an esteemed genealogist.
Thank you,

Re: Pence-Royse: Yell Co. Ark.

faas_ok — 2009-10-19 17:03:10Z

My uncle, Brooker W. Pence was born in Griffithville, White, Ark Oct 19, 1897. In 1920 he was living in Yell Co. Ark. He married Myrtle Royce. He lived in Illinois for a time but not sure when. He and his wife lived in Grady Co., Ok between 1920-1930, Amarrilo, Potter, Texas in 1930 and eventually in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he died in 1966 under the name Brooks W. Pence. They had two children that I am aware of, Nina and Robert.
Brooker's father was Marion T. Pence (1844-1919), mother Lora (Willyard) Pence (1861-1901)

Pence Family -North Carolina

virginaann60 — 2009-10-09 01:07:24Z

I am looking Pence family that has a family member buried at Pauline Babtist Church in Bentonville North Carolina.Please email me directly at virginiaann1@nc.rr.com I have a lot of Bradford & Hayes family members buried there. virginia

Re: Leo Pence, Ann (Rhinehart)Pence

jsmith0251 — 2009-10-01 21:47:46Z

I am the Great Grandson of Alonzo Perry Pence, see Lula Ann Pence in the listing; Pences of Rockingham, Va. Alonzo is listed at 23737, Lula Ann Pence Eckert of Michigan is listed as 237371 first born child of Alonzo and Jary Jane Riley Pence.
The subject listing is very extensive and maintained by a Pence.
Lula Ann married William McKinley Eckert who begot Virginia Dorris Eckert who married John Raymond Smith.
Both were born, reside,Rochester, Michigan.
Hope this helps.
John R Smith jr.

Pence obits

JIWelsch — 2009-09-30 11:20:45Z

KEITHSBURG, Ill. -- Forrest 'Sonny' Pence, 72, of Keithsburg died Sunday July 22, 2001, at the Mercer County Hospital in Aledo, Ill.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at the Keithsburg Christian Church. The Rev. Charles Reynolds will officiate. Burial will be at the Greenmound Cemetery in Keithsburg.

Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Keithsburg Christian Church or the Keithsburg Volunteer Ambulance Service. Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pence was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Alton, Ill., the son of John and Mary Ethel Fisher Pence. He married Betty Askew Aug. 7, 1953, in New Boston, Ill.

He was educated at Carrollton, Ill. schools.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

He was employed as a machinist at John Deere Plow and Planter in Moline, Ill., retiring in 1989.

He attended the Keithsburg Christian Church, was a former member of the Keithsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the Keithsburg American Legion.

He enjoyed gardening, flowering, fishing and loved nature.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; three daughters, Janet Bieri and her husband, Ron, and Donna Coulter and her husband, Bob, all of Aledo and Tracy Colbert of Hills Air Force Base, Utah; grandchildren Jason, Brian and his wife, Mindy, Stacey and Larry King, all of Aledo, Megan Coulter of Aledo, Amber Coulter of East Moline, Ill., Randi Colbert and Harley Pence, both of Hills Air Force Base in Utah; two great-grandchildren, Emma Paige Coulter and Gavin Michael King, both of Aledo; two nephews, Dennis Chapman and his wife, Janet, of Bettendorf and Neil Chapman and his wife, Lynn, of Davenport.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a step-brother, Stephen Pence; a sister, Opal Wilmering; and a nephew, Forrest Dean Wilmering.
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JOY, Ill. --- Bob Pence, 78, of Joy died Friday, Oct. 12, 2001, at Mercer County Hospital in Aledo, Ill.

Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. The Revs. Richard Bishop and John Mattingly will officiate. Burial will be at Peniel Cemetery, with graveside Military Services conducted by the Mercer County VFW Post 1571.

Visitations are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Serenity Hospice or the Mercer County VFW Post 1571.

Mr. Pence was born June 10, 1923, in Oquawka, Ill., the son of Norman and Helen Johnson Pence. He married Donna Forrest on June 6, 1948, in Joy.

He graduated from Joy High School.

He was an U.S. Navy Veteran, serving in World War II.

He was employed as a Marine Engineer for Inland Waterways, retiring in 1981. Following retirement, he was a self-employed electrician in the Joy area.

He was a member of the Mercer County VFW Post 1571.

He enjoyed sports, being with family and loved his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; a daughter, Deanna Beck and her husband, Jim, of Duluth, Ga.; two sons, Dave Pence and his wife, Billie, of Aledo and Dennis Pence of Chicago, Ill.; five grandchildren, Brooke Beck of Philadelphia, Penn., Matt Beck of Duluth, Morgan, Erica and Kelsey Pence, all of Aledo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepmother, Eunice; and a brother, George.
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BURLINGTON, Iowa -- Orville Byers Pence Sr., 72, Burlington, formerly of New London, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2003, at the Great River Medical Center, West Burlington.

Services are 1 p.m. Friday at the Elliott Chapel, New London. The Rev. Frank Beaty will officiate. Burial will be at Burge Cemetery, New London.

Visitation is after noon Thursday, with family present 6-8 p.m., at the chapel.

Mr. Pence was born Sept. 3, 1930, in La Harpe, Ill., the son of Raymond and Jeanette Byers Pence. He married Shirley M. Pollock May 18, 1958, in Burlington. She preceded him in death June 30, 1999.

He graduated from Dallas City, Ill. High School and Western Illinois University. He also attended the University of Illinois.

He was a chemist at IAAP for 38 years, retiring in 1993. He and his wife operated Willow Branch Antiques in Middletown.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, cooking, spending time with family, yardwork and being outdoors.

He was a member of the New London Methodist Church.

Survivors include five sons, Orville Pence Jr. of Greeley, Colo., Mark Pence of Cedar Rapids, Randy Pence of New London, Barry Pence of Muscatine and Brian Pence of West Burlington; 10 grandchildren; a brother, Hugh Pence of Lomax, Ill.; and special friend, Marilyn Rice of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Re: Pence family Bible -- Joseph M. (orig. VA) & Francis Maude of Neb.

arappe541 — 2009-09-10 16:04:03Z

Hi,

Could you please tell me if there are any Maxfield's recorded in the family bible?

Thank you,
a.r.

Thelma B. Pence born 1918 Iowa?

SharonGarrison98 — 2009-08-17 04:52:36Z

I'm searching for information about Thelma B. Pence
who was born 1918 in Iowa; probably Appanoose County,
Iowa. Her parents where living in that county
in 1920.

Her parents are Frank and Cecelia "Celia" Bradshaw Pence
who were married 24 November 1909 Barton County, Kansas.
Frank died in Denver, Colorado and Cecelia died in Arapahoe
County, Colorado.

I'd like to know who Thelma married with date and place;
any children and their names, death dates/places, and
burial places.

If you can help, I'd appreciate it.

William Strickland married Christianna Pence

jolenemaestretti — 2009-08-16 04:32:15Z

Looking for any info on Christianna Pence (1825-1844): i.e. her siblings. Her father was William Pence, her mother was Mary Thurston. She married William Strickland (born abt 1870 in Tenn). I believe they had at least 3 children, two of which were William Redmond 'Red' Strickland and John Luther Strickland, both moved west to Bruneau, ID. The other might be a girl named Carrie whom also moved to Bruneau. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Leroy Pence, Henry Pence, Mary Alice Pence, 1884

jaburd — 2009-07-03 17:50:03Z

This is not my family line. While looking through a very old book, I found several items - clippings re: the Pence Family. There is a photo of Leroy Pence, MD, and a picture of Maple Hurst, his home in Spencerville, OH. There is also an index card typed with info about the marriage of Mary Alice Pence (daughter of Henry) to W. H. Troup. I will gladly send these items to a family member who is researching this particular Pence line. Just contact me through the message boards.

Re: Jacob F. and Jane (Stump) Pence, Preble County, Ohio

bboyd19671 — 2009-06-12 22:56:21Z

Jane Pence
Born: September 1 1860 Montgomery Co. Ohio
Died: 27 June 1947 Gratis, Preble Co. Ohio
Spouse: Jacob
Father: Isreal Stump
Mother: Mary Etter

Jacob F. Pence
Born: 21 September 1865
Died:01 June 1948
Father: Noah Pence
Mother:Hannah Garrison

Re: Harvey Pense of Arkansas

ejsuthe — 2009-05-29 22:19:19Z

I've got Harvey's information but I was wondering if anyone knew anything more about Mary Reed.

Re: Harvey Pense of Arkansas

joanpense1 — 2009-05-29 15:58:53Z

Did you get the info,y o wanted. Harvey Aaron Pense is my hus. grandfather. His Parents were Margaret (dyer) and John Partrick Pense. John Patricks parents were William H. Pense(1811-1877 and Anna Peters(1813-1889 They were from Winfrey Valley Ar. Crawford co.

Re: Harvey Pense of Arkansas

joanpense1 — 2009-05-29 15:58:50Z

Re: Pence family Bible -- Joseph M. (orig. VA) & Francis Maude of Neb.

YorkHistorical — 2009-04-04 18:41:06Z

Did you ever find a home for this Bible? If not, our historical association already had two Pence Bibles, and would gladly add this to our Pence collection.

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~neycha/family/Bibles.htm

Nancy Beach
York County Historical (Nebraska)

Selone Pence, Virgina, Died 7/20/1925, Age 81

sandrabordelon — 2009-03-17 04:38:59Z

Selone Pence

QUICKSBURG, VA., July 20.-This morning at 11 o'clock funeral services were conducted in Solomon's Lutheran Church by Rev. D. W. Zipperer for Selone Pence, 81 years old, who died Saturday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. M. F. Getz. Mr. Pence, a native of Shenandoah County, was the last of a family of seventeen children. Besides Mrs. Getz he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J. D. Funkhouser, of Mt. Jackson and Mrs. Wade H. Pence,of Mt. Jackson, and one son, B. F. Pence, of Roanoke.

"Richmond Times-Dispatch," Richmond, Va., July 20, 1925 ue

Re: Hassie Harrison Pence

bboyd19671 — 2009-03-08 19:58:30Z

Charles Norval Pence born February 17 1908 Burke County Texas, Father C. N. Pence and Mother Edna Wright, died February 22 1966 Orange County Texas, Burial Orange Texas.

Hassie Dee Pence born October 6 1913 Angelinia Texas, Father Jack Harrison Mother Nora Brown, died May 29 1954 Orange County Texas, Burial Orange County Texas.

Herbert Don Pence born October 16 1935, died May 13 1976 Beaumont Texas, Father Charles Pence Mother Hassie Dee Harrison.

Susan Pence of Virginia

DonnaCraft45 — 2009-03-04 18:18:13Z

I am looking for info re: my great grandmother, Susan Pence Brown Franklin Hancock.

I believe she was born abt. 1834 in Va. She died 1884 and is buried in Craig C.,Va.

She was married to an Unknown Brown between 1850-1860, an Unknown Franklin between 1860-1870, and Stephen Andrew Hancock in 1873.

She had children by all three men, all of whom, including my grandmother, Florence Belle (Franklin) Hancock Craft, were adopted by Stephen Hancock.

She is NOT the daughter of Catherine Bower and Phillip Pence of Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah Co, Va., although she is listed as such on some web sites. That Susan Pence was born, married (to a Mr. Foltz), died, and was buried in Shenandoah Co, Va. I have verified this with a member of the Pence family, who has extensive research and documentation.

Any help identifying my great grandmother and/or my biological great grandfather would be most appreciated.

Mrs. Maxine Jones Pence Obituary

maryachtrh — 2009-03-03 20:53:41Z

From the Dallas Morning News, 4 October 1966 reads...

Pence - Mrs. Maxine Jones. Remains forwarded to Roy Akers Funeral Home, San Antonio, Texas for services and interment. Dudley M. Hughes Funeral Home, 460 E. Jefferson WH6-5133

Hassie Harrison Pence

2009-02-28 18:57:59Z

Im looking for info on a Hassie Harrison. She was born either the 17th or 2nd of Feb 1908. She married a Charles Norval Pence in Texas or they moved to Texas before having their children. They had 4 boys and a girl. Does anyone know who she is ?

Re: Barthena Pence

2008-07-28 12:11:19Z

Carolyn, my E-mail address is fredmorris@aol.com, however for your information (and others) you can always clack on the name for the person who posted the message and obtain their address. RootsWeb does this to make it difficult for SPAMERS to "farm" our addresses. Also, all the Posters resent posts will be listed.

I'll enter the new information you gave me and e-mail you what I have on the Pence's.

I was born at Oakdale in 1934. I must have been neighbors to your grandparents. I attended school at Oakdale for about 1/2 year before moving on to Michigan.

Fred Morris

Re: Anyone know of a Pence "curse"?

kioman — 2007-10-21 15:28:42Z

Don't believe in the curse thing really, but one member of my Pence family has lost almost all of their children through disease and accident.

Just wondering what you mean by the strange medical conditions?

Wendel L. Pence

nbrown7225 — 2007-10-14 20:06:06Z

Searching for descendants of Wendel L. Pence b. abt. 1907,OH, m. Mildred O. Koons b. abt.1905,OH. They had a daughter, Martha b. abt. 1928. Mildred O. Koons was the daughter of Ella Florence Fitch and Carey Koons. Ella was the daughter of my grandmother's sister, Margaret (Cameron) Fitch McKitterick.

Re: Anyone know of a Pence "curse"?

susannamartin1 — 2008-06-14 16:27:31Z

There is no "curse" that I know of--only the possible genetic possibility of alcolhol sensitivity and very possible development of alcoholism. Jess Pence, who died at age 56 in 1956 or '57 (London, Ohio--born in Indiana)
had a massive stroke and was an alcoholic. He was abusive and neglectful of his family. His two sons were never
able to maintain long-term familial relationships and his daughters (there were 5) suffered in varying degrees because of his problems--not to mention his wife who was
legally separated from him for several years before his death. The "curse" in this case is made up of the turmoil that was part and parcel of this family's heritage for which this man is responsible. In his defense, if there can be one, he was also a victim of the times (depression)
and he spent 6 to 8 months in jail for a minor offense which he did not commit and did not have justice. (No lawyers for people who had no money for lawyers back then.)

Re: Family History reply

LoadDrive1 — 2008-04-02 07:33:51Z

Ronald D. Pence ! Not seen that Name in a long, Long time !
My name is Rodney Pence, Elvis Pence was my Dad's name. I guess that Makes us "Cousins" . I tryed to e-mail you at the E-maill address that you posted here, but it's not working. If you get this, E-mail me at LoadDrive1@yahoo.com

Take Care !
..Rodney Pence..

Re: Anyone know of a Pence "curse"?

AZStrickler — 2007-10-22 02:26:03Z

I don't really either, just exploring the possibility- my family has had unbelievable happenings- murder, rare genetic heart condition (but noone else has it, so how'd she get it?), brain aneurysm, etc- out of 5 of us, 4 have had a major calamity. I started thinking it was unusual for these many things to happen to one family. I meant that I wasn't looking for a genetic disposition to alcohol or something along those lines- I don't recall anything particular in my mother's Pence line, pretty straight forward, hard working group. But my grandmother Pence did die of breast cancer.

Anyone know of a Pence "curse"?

AZStrickler — 2007-10-20 21:09:48Z

I'm working on a book about the concept of generational curses. My family has had a lot of adversity (I'm a Pence on my mom's side) and wondering if anyone has heard of anything. I'm not looking at genetic medical conditions- more of the Twilight Zone (cue music) out of the normal stuff.

Thanks!

Pence- Peoria, Illinois

AZStrickler — 2007-10-16 04:03:30Z

Looking for any connection to Ira Calvin Pence, DOB Sept. 13, 1878; married to Nellie and later Bertha Edna Nichols- lived and died in Peoria, Illinois.

Re: Anyone know of a Pence "curse"?

lrdnr — 2008-06-15 12:37:08Z

Hello all,
I've been dealing with the Pence curse ever since I started investigating my mother's side, which goes back to a Pence. My ggg grandmother was Margaret Pence and I think she just fell out of the sky when she married John Slagle because I can find NOTHING about her prior to the marriage. We're talking years of research and a visit to the homestead in PA where she and her husband raised a 10 children. So maybe the curse is on me?
Kelly Lardner

Catherine Pence Married Christian Bucher in Lancaster Co. PA

bucher — 2008-07-20 02:19:38Z

The Lancaster Examiner newspaper printed that on Oct 25 1832 in Lancaster Co. PA...

"Married by Rev. Buner: Christian Bucher to Miss Catherine Pentz, of Maytown."

Does anyone know anything about this couple?

Source: 1 Nov 1832 Lancaster Examiner

Re: Peter Pence d 22 Nov 1811 /wife Elizabeth

ReginaMathews52 — 2007-09-12 02:52:40Z

I also received an email from Linda Walls who stems from the Clarion Co Pa Pence's. According to her the Peter Pence who came to Armstrong Co Pa came out of Lancaster Co and traveled along the southern side of Pa until he reached westernPa and went to Armstrong Co Pa. She agrees with what info I have except she says his dau Catherine married Robert McFarland. I believed Catherine married Thomas Buzzard. If I'm wrong I need to keep hunting for the right Catherine Pence Buzzard b 25 Dec 1803 Buried Narrows Ceme. As a matter of fact, One of Thomas and Catherine's grandsons went to WV he was Elwood Sherman Buzzard.

Jacob F. and Jane (Stump) Pence, Preble County, Ohio

estumpf173 — 2007-10-05 21:19:29Z

I am looking for the death date for Jane (Stump) Pence (b. about 1861, d. between 1940 and 1948) who was married to Jacob F. Pence (1865-1948). They lived in Gratis, Preble County, Ohio. Jacob is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Preble County, Ohio. His wife Jane is probably buried there as well. I’ve looked in Ohio Death Index, obituaries from Preble County, but have not found her, Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Peter Pence, b. ca 1732 d. 1812, m. Mary UNKNOWN, daughter Rachel Pence Sisler

bobbiblue411 — 2008-03-25 16:29:18Z

I have some info. on this line. I am related thru Philip who married Lydia Scott.

Barthena Pence

cangelrose581 — 2008-07-28 12:10:34Z

Trying to find Barthena Pence Dad& mother.
She was married to Elmer (Turk) Childers.

Re: Barthena Pence

cangelrose581 — 2007-11-02 19:34:42Z

Hi Fred. My mother was Alice Angel Gabbard her mother was
Grace Childers Gabbard and her mother was Barthena Pence marriage to Elmer (Turk) Childers.
I didnt see your email add . Do you know the CEM were Barthena Pence dad& mother are???????
I know were Barthena is . I am from Breathitt & Lee co.

Re: Barthena Pence

buster1982 — 2008-07-28 12:11:48Z

LOOKING FOR A PICTURE OF BARTHENA PENCE SHE WAS MARRIED TO ELMER CHILDERS.

Re: Grace V. Pence

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2008-02-24 07:03:49Z

EMAIL elfinno2004@YAHOO.COM GAIL i CAN HELP YOU.

Re: Jacob F. and Jane (Stump) Pence, Preble County, Ohio

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2008-02-24 06:38:52Z

May be buried outide ohio-lived wuth children or stump family? remarried/ no luck Ohio either

Re: Wendel L. Pence

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2008-02-24 06:14:13Z

Hve copies of 1910 census - he b. 25 June 1906 and deqth certifictae (died 3 July 1989) if want copies ELFINNO2004@yahoo.com Gail

Re: Pence- Peoria, Illinois

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2008-02-24 06:04:14Z

What are you looking for- have quite a bit of information on this family Gail ELFINNO2004@yahoo.com

Re: Barthena Pence

SheridaChilders — 2008-07-22 16:34:20Z

I have a photo of Elmer Childers & Barhena Pence Childers. Please email me at catznbearz@charter.net

Re: John Tate PENCE; Alabama

aminter_1 — 2007-09-28 18:24:40Z

Sorry for interrupting here, but have you heard of any Aycocks/Aycoxs in that area my ggrandfathers family was from Gadsden and I'm trying to find someone who may have known them.

Re: Peter Pence, b. ca 1732 d. 1812, m. Mary UNKNOWN, daughter Rachel Pence Sisler

pearson0315 — 2008-06-05 02:45:08Z

I am great5 grandaughter of Peter Pence through his daughter Rachel married to Michael Sisler and their daughter Mary who married James Patten descending on down through Patten line. I have confirmed SAR/DAR information for Michael provided by my uncle who wrote the Patten history. Is there something in particular you are looking for? Deb

Re: Peter Pence, b. ca 1732 d. 1812, m. Mary UNKNOWN, daughter Rachel Pence Sisler

pearson0315 — 2008-06-05 03:09:21Z

My uncle compiled the documentation for the Patten family history. He also compiled the docs for SAR/DAR. I never took the time to apply, but I do have a copy of Rachel's application for Michael's Rev war pension. Have you done a query on Peter Pence Lycoming Co. PA? There are some interesting Indian War stories and local history on him there.

Re: John and Susannah Pence, Logan County IL

bcdonovan — 2008-01-01 06:16:48Z

Can I get a copy of that Land map

I'm researching John Donovan Elkhart Logan Co IL

Bonnie C. Donovan POBox 30272 Santa Barbara,CA 93130
bcd5thbrat@juno.com

Re: John and Susannah Pence, Logan County IL

bcdonovan — 2008-01-01 06:09:53Z

Hi, I'm researching John Donovan that was is Logan CO, IL what year is the map regarding the land you have? Can I get a copy

Bonnie C. Donovan
PO Box 30272
Santa Barbara, CA. 93130

bcd5thbrat@juno.com

Re: John and Susannah Pence, Logan County IL

bcdonovan — 2008-01-01 06:06:40Z

Re: John and Susannah Pence, Logan County IL

bcdonovan — 2008-01-01 06:05:52Z

Manoah Pence/ Sophia (Chase) Finn, Ohio> Ca

sandrabordelon — 2007-12-04 23:50:58Z

In 1850, Mr. M. Pence, in company with William Lyon, Robert Bounds, Alfred Kagy, and John Slocum, located what was then known as the Lyon ranch, in the Messila valley (an arm of the Sacramento valley), so named by Mrs. Burnham. Here they opened a store and eating-place in a tent. The bar was kept on a small board taken from the broken wagon-box. The interests of his partners changed hands frequently, but Mr. Pence retained his, and in 1866 bought out Thomas Harrison and became sole owner of the property. A blacksmith-shop and post-office are kept by Mr. Pence. The latter was established in 1864, with M. Pence as post-master. The department spells it Pentz. At first the mail brought to the office could be placed in a cigar-box ; now the different publications taken at the office number a hundred. It is on the old emigrant road, twelve miles from Oroville, and has a daily mail.

The ranch consists of four hundred acres, and is one of the most valuable as well as beautifully-located ranches in the county. All kinds of fruit trees and shrubs grow and bear abundantly. The vineyard contains about 12,000 vines. In the orchard are about sixty orange and lemon-trees, together with a good collection of peaches, apples, pears, nectarines, apricots, and both black and California walnuts. The grapes are grown without irrigation, and command the highest price in the market.

Manoah Pence, the proprietor of the ranch, was born in Perry county, Ohio, on the sixth day of April, 1819. He was the son of Isaac and Catherine (Heck) Pence. Manoah was the second son of seven children. His boyhood days were spent in labor on the farm, mingled with a limited attendance at public school, so that his facilities for an education were not large. When twenty-one years of age he left the parental roof, and for eight years resided in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. On the second day of April, 1849, he started for California, and came overland via the Sublette cut-off, landing on the Lassen ranch October 2, 1849. His party being out of supplies, Mr. Pence and Dr. Chandler were selected to go to Sacramento for them. On their return, while at a point near Hamilton, the storms set in, and they could proceed no further. The other members of the party were sent for, and they all began mining on the river. Mr. Pence took out with pick and pan thirty-seven dollars daily. He afterwards mined on the west branch at Ohio bar, and at Rich gulch, near Yankee Hill. In 1850, he abandoned mining and settled on his ranch. On December 16, 1857, Mr. Pence was married to Mrs. Sophia (Chase) Finn, a native of Maine, and widow of the late Nemiah Finn. By her first marriage she had two children : Laura Helen, born September 20, 1848, and died April 11, 1849 ; Charles E., born September 20, 1850, and died August 12, 1851. Mr. and Mrs. Pence have also had two children : Watt M., born September 10, 1858 ; Layton, born October 16, 1860, and died January 5, 1863. Mr. Pence is a member of Table Mountain Lodge, F. & A. M., at Cherokee. He is widely known throughout Butte county, and highly esteemed by all.

Near Pence's ranch is the lumber-dump of the Oroville Lumber Company's flume. The Sugar Pine Lumber, Flume and Mining Company was incorporated in 1874. In 1875-6 the flume was built. It heads in Concow township at Flea valley, where are two large saw-mills. Two thousand inches of water are conveyed in the flume a distance of twenty-five miles to the dump, in the course of which there is a fall of 3,500 feet. On the nineteenth of February, 1879, a new company, called the Oroville Lumber Company, was formed, with a capital stock of $200,000. Mr. Daniel Hilton was the first superintendent, and still holds the position. At the dump there is a large planing-mill, where lumber is made to suit the trade. Three million feet of lumber are cut annually by this company, and the amount will be greatly increased hereafter, because of projected improvements to be made the coming year. Near the dump is a good store, kept by J. R. Buffington.

History of Butte County, California : “In Two Volumes, Harry L Wells & Frank T Gilbert
Published by: Harry L Wells, San Francisco, 1882
Pages 251-252

Re: Peter Pence, b. ca 1732 d. 1812, m. Mary UNKNOWN, daughter Rachel Pence Sisler

matthewamccoy — 2008-06-05 03:01:30Z

Hi Deb!

Thanks for being in-touch! I was able to get my SAR documentation together and it was accepted in January 2008.

I guess we're distant cousins!

I'm descended through Mary's brother John Sisler, his son Daniel, his son, Oscar, his daughter Grace Ethyl Sisler Irwin, and her son Robert G. Irwin.

There is a lot of information down the line on our branch of Sisler's, and it looks like a book was written some time ago on Michael Sisler Jr.

Do you have much information on Michael Sr., or Rachel?

Thank you,

Matt McCoy

Re: John Tate PENCE; Alabama

JenniferDICKINSONCarswell — 2007-09-28 20:30:01Z

I will get back to you next week as I am going to AL. Are you from the area? I use to stop for offroad cemeterys and saw this one in a field. I was amazed that it ended up being John Tate PENCE! and other relatives. I have seen the cemetery listed as Ballplay, LittleJohn, Taylor but it is an old country cemetery (20 years ago)