Vanzant - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Vanzant's in Boone Co., Arkansas

jvoracle — 2009-10-18 23:32:01Z

Vicky,
I am interested in Andrew Jackson VanZant and Rhoda Ann Hinds VanZant. The death date you show for Andrew is actually the date his estate in McMinn County TN was settled. I have a copy. His death date was in 1848 in Iowa. I found VanZant family letters at Iowa University which show some of the family's movements. Andrew and Rhoda moved to Iowa (he had a brother there) in 1847/48. Andrew died and Rhoda moved back to Roane County, TN. In 1850 she is shown on the Roane County census. Shortly thereafter Rhoda had a third child, Willian Harrison VanZant, father unknown, but could not have been Andrews. In 1856 Rhoda is named in the estate of her mother Sarah Payne Hinds. In 1860 William Harrison VanZant (age 9) is shown living with a Hinds family (Rhoda's siblings)

In you post you show that Rhoda died in Arkansas on January 20, 1879. Can you provide me with a copy of the documentation?

I have pictures of John Write VanZant and Dallas Lafatette VanZant. Somewhere, I have it documented who provided the pictures.

John.Vanzant@gmail.com

Martin Timothy Vanzant & Mary Clark Marriage Bond Mississippi

LuannFurtado — 2009-09-18 00:23:43Z

I came across the marriage bond for Martin Timothy Vanzant (son of William G. Vanzant & Catherine Baker) and Mary Clark.

The records shows:
1. Bonded by Martin Timothy Vanzant and John W. Fondren.
2. Dated Dec 31, 1875.

Martin and Mary were subsequently married on Jan 2, 1876 in Booneville, Prentiss County, Mississippi.

Mary died in 1880. She and Martin had one child, Alexander Grove Vanzant.

Martin later married Martha Jane (Kiddy) Carter in 1882.

If anyone would like to share information regarding this family please let me know.

Luann

William G. Vanzant & Catherine Baker Alabama Mississippi

LuannFurtado — 2009-09-17 23:10:38Z

To anyone interested in this family. I came across the Creek Indian War records and the Widow's Pension Claim for William G. Vanzant and Catherine (Baker) Vanzant.

The records indicated:
1. William G. and Catherine married on March 18, 1841 at Obediah Baker's (Catherine's father) home in Alabama.
2. William G. received a land grant in Alabama for his war service in 1850.
3. William G. died on Jan 20, 1891 in Booneville, MS on the property of William Thomas Rogers (his nephew-in-law).
4. Slyvester Baker was the brother of Catherine (Baker) Vanzant and was still living at the age of 77 in 1894.
5. Catherine's address for mail in 1894 was Spencer, Fayette County, Alabama.
6. Obediah was the father of Sylvester and Catherine Baker.
7. William G. served for 1 month and 7 days in the Creek Indian Wars of 1836 under the command of B.A. Philpott as part of the Volunteer Alabama 4th regiment.

I would like to share information with other researchers of the descendents of these my gg grandparents.

Luann

Re: VANZANTS

shea_518 — 2009-09-11 00:33:38Z

I am interested in any info you might be willing to share about Emma Van Zant (~1851) who was married to Benjamin Sinkinson. She was the daughter of Matilda (~1832). shea_5@hotmail.com. Thank you.

William G. Van Zandt

okisteph — 2009-06-30 22:32:12Z

I am stuck! I need information on William Garrett Van Zandt Born 1818 in VA . Whom was he married to? Whom were his parents? Any info is appreciated.

My line is as follows Kenneth Lee Van Zandt> Polk Allen Van Zandt> Sampson Van Zandt> John Lambert Van Zandt> William G. Van Zandt

Re: Information on Vanzant from OH>KS

usbryant — 2009-01-13 16:11:07Z

Hi my name is Lisa Bryant (Vanzant) from Ohio I am not sure what kinda of connection if any we many have but it's just not that common of a name right?! I also had family live in Kansas Maiden name Vanzant. They called my grandfather Bill but his actual name was Enick sp? He would have been born in the early 1900's so long after your times.... but who knows!

Lisa Bryant
Broomfield Co

Information on Vanzant from OH>KS

alicianclary — 2009-01-01 19:10:03Z

Hello:

I am looking for any information on this Vanzant family-

William Vanzant Born: 1823 Ohio- His parents were born in Ohio.

Diantha or Dianthy Born: 1830 Ohio- Her parents were born in NY & NJ.

Children:
Mary C. B. 1848 Married Charles Lindley and Adam Wise Stephen. I have also seen her listed with the last name of Roden.

W. S. Freemont B.1857
Joseph B. 1860
John B. 1861
Fannie or Fannye B. 1864
George B. 1866
Benjamin or Benajmon B. 1869

I have found the family in the census in 1850, 1860, 1870, and 1880 in Ohio. After that I cannot find anything on William, I think he may have died in Ohio, but cannot find any record of that. Next I have Diantha in Kansas living with John and George in the 1885 Kansas, 1910 and 1920 US census. She is listed as widowed.

I would specifically like to know anything on William, Diantha, or Mary.

Thanks so much for any information you can provide!

Alician

John Van Sandt

don_vanzant — 2008-11-26 01:24:29Z

I am looking for the parents of John Van Sandt born in New Jersey about 1815 and married to Hattie Fine. It is possible that they were married in PA.

Re: Vansant Van Zandt of Va and Ky

gannyk — 2008-11-04 05:35:53Z

She married the father of Minerva Vansant Flannery husband John Flannery. His name was also John Flannery.

Re: Vansant Van Zandt of Va and Ky

chidcabe — 2008-10-29 19:31:48Z

I have this info in my line - pretty much what you have, but I thought it was Minerva who married John Flanery, not Elizabeth???? Elizabeth is her mother.

Georgia & North Carolina VanZant

LeighAnnMcClure — 2008-10-15 05:14:31Z

I'm stuck. :)

I've gotten to William L VanZant (Born abt 1833) married to Mary S VanZant (Born abt 1834) and can't get any further. Help! :) My e-mail is leighandtravis@aol.com

Family Tree

lila101a122 — 2008-10-13 15:52:32Z

Looking for the Cryer, VanZant, WIlson, Brown Family Trees from Louisiana.

Re: vanzant lineage

lila101a122 — 2008-10-13 15:50:37Z

I have Roy VanZant, In my family tree.

Re: vanzant lineage

wendyoshea45 — 2008-10-05 18:59:52Z

I changed my membership name from mikewendy because I forgot it so now I am wendyoshea44. Did you get my reply? I don't know which son of Garrett and Elizabeth I am related to but my grandmother was 4th cousin to Evelyn Jane vz who descended from William. I'm having trouble deciding how far back that takes me. My assumption is that would be to the sons of Garret and Elizabeth. Please tell me more about your lineage as I might see a connection.
Wendy
My email is mikewendy@aol.com

Re: van zant lineage

TThompson8783 — 2008-10-05 10:06:28Z

Hi there,
I too am related to Garrett Vanzant, he is my 5th great grandfather.
Would love to hear from you and share info.
Tracy

Re: vanzant lineage

TThompson8783 — 2008-10-05 09:52:32Z

I too am related to the Vanzant's. My line comes through Garrett and Elizabeth's son Almer. What branch is yours??
Would love to hear from Wendy and Kathy (again, we have been in contact in the past) who have just recently added to the thread.
Tracy

Re: van zant lineage

kbcreighton7 — 2008-09-30 00:08:38Z

Hi Wendy, I sent the information to your aol.com email address but it came back; should I be using a different one? If so, you can send it to me at kandbc@gmail.com. K

Re: van zant lineage

wendyoshea45 — 2008-09-29 20:59:31Z

That will be great!

Re: ROADS Bible info, ROADS and VANZANT marriage info, tie to Oregon

mkpenn — 2006-12-19 14:03:51Z

I would like to hear from you outside of this post. Lucretia Ellen Vanzant married (my grandfathers brother) Hardin Roads. My grandfather, John Q. and Hardins parents were Daniel and Maletha Spargur Roads. Hillsborough is the original spelling of present day Hillsboro, Ohio. It was named for Lord Hillsborough, Colonial Secretary of the British Government. I am from Hillsboro and will be going there soon. Contents of this bible is of great interest to me.
Please email me at mkpenn@aol.com.

Re: mattie b vanzant

CClark0645 — 2008-08-17 01:23:44Z

lisa Mattie Vanzant Clark was also Ira's sister and she was my grandmother. I have quite a bit of information that I would not mind sharing with you. I live in Pensacola, Fla. Where do you live? My e-mail address is cec4@bellsouth.net. You may be able to help me fill in some blank spaces. Charles

Re: VANZANTS

JanicePilling — 2007-10-26 07:11:31Z

I am interested in the info you mention, however this email no longer works. Can you contact me or answer here?
My email is janice.pilling@kodiaknorthwest.com

The 1910 Census for Powell Dist, Scott, VA shows Thomas & Rosa as having children" Worley, Easter, Ida, Earl, Andrew & Susie. Earl is Earl Enoch (Enoch mentioned in father's obit), Andrew is Isaac Andrew, who is Susie 6/12 yrs old? Could she be Susie Edna ( I had there was an Edna) ?
I haven't found them on the 1920 Census yet - does anyone know where they are then?

Re: Wesley Little Vanzant

Melissa_Vanzant — 2007-09-24 19:03:30Z

HI my name is Melissa Vanzant great great great great grandaughter of William G Vanzant i wanted to know what his parents names were?

Re: VANZANTS

Melissa_Vanzant — 2007-09-24 18:50:49Z

Hi I am Melissa Vanzant I am Jay Vanzants Grandaughter I am tring to find out who William G Vanzants Parents are can you help.

Re: TO CINDY

Melissa_Vanzant — 2007-09-24 18:42:39Z

Hi my name is Melissa Vanzant, Bill Vanzant is my Great uncle Bill is Jay Vanzants brother son of Joel Matthew Vanzant. I am tring to find out who William G Vanzants Parents are can you help?

Re: Martin Timothy VANZANT

Melissa_Vanzant — 2007-09-24 18:30:38Z

I am William G Vanzant's Great great great great grandaughter my name is Melissa Vanzant i am Ronnie Vanzants daughter son to Jay Vanzant. I am trying to find out Williams parents name can you help

Re: Vanzant in Mississippi and Alabama

Melissa_Vanzant — 2007-09-24 18:23:27Z

Hi my name is Melissa Vanzant of HornLake MS I am 28 years old. I am William G Vanzant's great great great great grandaughter. I am tring to locate the names of his parents could you help.

Re: Vanzant in Mississippi and Alabama

vanzandtsocietyeditor — 2008-01-20 20:45:51Z

Hi Kevin and Melissa,

I'm the editor for the Van Zandt Society. I produce 3 newsletters each year for the Society of about 20 pages each. The newsletters include stories about noteable family members from the past and present as well as just about anything that you can think of that's related to Vanzants, Van Sants, Van Zandts, and all various spellings.

I'm currently working on an article for publication in Feb. about a man named Frank Van Zant (1921-1989). William G. Vanzant (1817-1891) was his 3rd great grandfather. I consulted the society's vast database (more than 45,000 records) and the society's historian in order to understand how William G. fits into the family.

Researchers have determined that William's father was James Vanzant (b. abt. 1748), son of Garret (1726-1787) and Mary. Garret was a grandson of Gerret Stoffelse Vansand and Lysbeth Gerritse.

If you are interested in information about the Society, or our family newsletter, please see our website: www.vanzandtsociety.com

Laurie

Re: Vanzant, Scarborough, Fullen

vanzandtsocietyeditor — 2006-12-14 04:33:49Z

From TX census records, the John Vanzant you are interested in was born in TN in 1868 and he married Maggie around 1888. The children you listed are mentioned on their census records of 1900 and 1910.

Stepping back, John was the son of Isaac Vanzant, born 1839 in TN and Mary J. McElroy, born 1842. They lived in Franklin, TN and had a number of children in addition to John. Isaac died in 1918.

Isaac was the son of Joel Vanzant (1810-1865) born in NC, died in TN. He was married to Sarah E. Limbaugh.
Joel was the son of Isaac Vanzant (1780-1850).
Isaac was the son of Jacob Vanzant (1751-1818) and Catherine Moon/Moore.
Jacob was the son of Garrett and Mary Vanzant of NC. It is believed that Garrett was the son of Albert and Rebecca Vanzant who lived in Delaware but whose roots were in Bucks Co., PA.

For additional information about the earliest generations of this family, check out www.vanzandtsociety.com

When searching, remember to try all variations including Vinzant, Vinsant, Van Zandt, Vanzant, Vansant, etc.

Re: Vanzant in Mississippi and Alabama

KevinONeal1981 — 2008-01-20 02:19:35Z

I am working on the same thing. Have you had any luck ?

Van Zant, Van Vane, wright, ginther

imavanzant — 2007-08-12 21:35:46Z

I found a van vane on a Ginther Family Tree. Has a living female born to Howard Van Vane and Irma Wright, My Gr grandmother Minnie Irma wright had a daughter born in Mi her dad is listed as deceased on the birth certificate. If anyone has any information on this family please contact me at dnlhale_belinda@hotmail.com. There was the same posting added by a Kerry Simi, attempts to reach have gone in vain. Any information is greatly appreciated.

Re: Van zant Genealogy

imavanzant — 2007-05-18 03:33:53Z

If anyone reads my previous post, his name on the birth certificate is HOWARD VAN ZANT, not sure where I got John, perhaps at one time she told me that she thought this was his full name.

Re: Vanzants/Scott Co.,VA

thelawsons124 — 2008-08-14 00:01:55Z

My name is Brittany (Vanzant) Lawson, I believe the Isaac Vanzant you are talking about would have been my great grandfathers, grandfather. The name Issac has been passed down for several generations! One of my cousins is coming here in september. She has a Family Book that would have Phebes maiden name in it if that is what you are looking for!

Re: Vanzant in Mississippi and Alabama

melissavanzant1 — 2007-09-25 03:07:28Z

Hi Kim I live in HornLake MS so you are not far from me. I am tring to find out William G Vanzants parents he was born 1817 and died 1880. Can you help?

Re: Vanzant in Mississippi and Alabama

gannykim — 2007-09-25 02:19:01Z

Melissa,
I am Kim Reynolds from Memphis. My husband has a Minvera Vanzant (Vansant) in his line. She was in Elliott and Morgan County Ky. I know she had a brother named William. What are the dates for your William and any location info? I will see if I can help you.
Kim

Wanda Marie Van Zant or Van Zandt fka Warren

starstruck106 — 2008-06-13 14:04:48Z

Looking for additional information on Wanda Van Zant maiden name Warren, born 1925 Michigan mother's maiden name is Hayward, married to Fran Van Zant born 1921 in Oklahoma and mother to John Frank Dan and Lance. Thanks

Re: mattie b vanzant

lisaunge — 2008-08-16 00:51:18Z

Hello,
Ira Vanzant was my great uncle. My maternal grandmother was Lelia Vanzant McIver which was Ira's sister. do you have any other information? my immediate family has passed away and i dont have anyone to ask

Re: mantie

lisaunge — 2008-08-16 00:22:07Z

ira's sister was my grandmother. i knew cora also. if you have any other info please let me kknow

Re: ala ga vanzant

lisaunge — 2008-08-16 00:16:03Z

hi i read you comment dated in 2001 and im leila vanzants grand daughter which is ira vanzants and cora vanzants sister. do you know anything about the history?
thanks lisa

Re: Arkansas Vanzant's

carolyn2701 — 2007-01-21 03:40:25Z

Sherri my gg grandfather was dallas lee vanzant from boone county ark. his son samual leroy was my grandfather. There is still family in arks that has info if you want to know more.

Re: Arkansas Vanzants

carolyn2701 — 2007-01-21 03:20:52Z

kbowden i just found your message and was surprised, my father is eldon your mother maxine is my aunt. If your still here please let me know.

Re: Vanzants/Scott Co.,VA

d_rubarts — 2007-11-15 22:24:56Z

Isaac's younger sister Nancy was my great grandmother. After her husband Charles died, she moved to Texas along with several of her children.
Don

Vanzant Marriages to Hill Sisters in McMinn Co. TN & Webster Co. MO

FranHill56 — 2007-01-29 04:02:55Z

My GGG grandfather, John Hill and his first wife, Sarah Banning Hill, are the parents of a Nancy A. Hill b.22 Sep 1834 in Carter Co. TN who dies 15 May 1869 in McMinn Co. TN. I believe she is the second wife of John Vanzant b abt. 1831 in TN. Their marriage may have ended in divorce as he is said to have died in MO, but she dies and is buried in McMinn Co. TN.

Nancy has an older sister, Elizabeth Hill, b. abt. 1829 (possibly in Burke/now Yancey Co., NC or else in Carter Co. TN) who also marries a Vanzant-- James Henry VANZANT b. abt 1822 in KY; they both die in Webster Co.,MO in 1889 and 1894 respectively.

I have some information on both of these Vanzant families and would happily share what I have. I would love to connect with anyone who could develop the research on this line.

Many thanks,
Fran Hill
fran@haas.berkeley.edu or fhill2@comcast.net

Re: VanZant Genealogy

FranHill56 — 2007-01-29 03:44:59Z

Hi there. I can't help you with the father of Jacob Vanzant, but am wondering if we connect through Nancy Hill. My GGG grandfather, John Hill and his first wife, Sarah Banning Hill, are the parents of a Nancy A. Hill b.22 Sep 1834 in Carter Co. TN and dies 15 May 1869 in McMinn Co. TN. I believe she is the second wife of John Vanzant abt. 1831 in TN. Their marriage may have ended in divorce as he is said to have died in MO, but she dies and is buried in McMinn Co.

Nancy has an older sister, Elizabeth Hill, b. abt. 1829 (possibly in Burke/now Yancey Co., NC or in Carter Co. TN) who also marries a Vanzant-- James Henry VANZANT b. abt 1822 in KY; they both die in MO in 1889 and 1894 respectively. I have some information on both of these Vanzant families and would happily share what I have. Do you think we have a connection? I would love to connect with anyone who could help me develop the research on this line.

Many thanks,
Fran Hill
fran@haas.berkeley.edu or fhill2@comcast.net

Vansant Van Zandt of Va and Ky

dreynol51 — 2007-05-18 03:59:42Z

Looking for any info on Betsey Vansant of Russell or Tazewell County Va. She went to Elliott or Morgan County Ky. In Morgan county she married John Flannery. This was a second marriage late in life. I know she had a daughter named Minerva and a son named William. This is a brick wall for many. Would love to know who her Vansant husband was. Does anyone have any Vanzant's that disappear in Va. Russell, Lee or Tazewell County. Please email me at dreynol5@comcast.net
Thanks,
Kim

Re: van zant lineage

wendyoshea45 — 2008-09-29 13:34:20Z

The obituary was from Sept 13, 1935 Titled Markham Ontario loses link with Past. Mrs. R. A. Mason dies after year's Illness - of pioneer stock, it says " She came of an early York County family of Hollandese extraction and U.E.L. stock. Her great-grandfather, Garret VanZant, emigrated to Canada in 1796 and settled in Toronto, then a collection of 12 or 14 houses. Later he settled on the 10th concession of Markham, cleared a bush farm , reared his family and died in 1858m aged 98 years. Her grandfather, William Vanzant was born in Toronto in 1804, cleared a farm in Uxbridge Township, and later moved to Markham village. He served in the rebellion of 1837 under William Lyon Mackenzie, for which his valuable holdings in Toronto were confiscated . Only one portion was reserved that, the grave of Jane VanZant, which is still intact in the business section of downtown Toronto. He died in Markham in 1890, The article says that the deceased is survived by her husband, one son Harry of Markham , two daughters and two brothers, Clifford and Frank VanZant.
Let me know what info you have. I still don't know exactly how we are related to Garret . My great grandmother I believe was Josaphine Van Zant.
Wendy

Re: van zant lineage

wendyoshea45 — 2008-09-27 20:29:58Z

I have a copy of a death announcement re Mrs. R. A. Mason 1935 of Markham Ont. Canada Her great grandfather was Garret VanZant B 1760 D. 1858 My maternal grandmother was Evelyn VanZant Mason's 4 th cousen. I am trying to research the VanZant family also.If you receive this message I will tell you what else is in that death announcement. It was in my Grandmother's family bible,
Wendy

Re: van zant lineage

kbcreighton7 — 2008-09-29 16:57:51Z

Wendy, what a goldmine you have with that obituary!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm going to digest it and then email you directly with some of my information ... is that ok with you? K

Re: van zant lineage

kbcreighton7 — 2008-09-28 15:46:34Z

Hi Wendy, this Garrett, b. 1760, would definitely be 'my' Garrett. I would be thrilled to know more and if I have any information that will help you with your own research I'd be pleased to share it. Thanks, Kathy

anyone have a Joel Van Sant/Van Zant NJ>OH>ILL

Deancoxt — 2008-03-08 03:51:02Z

wondering if anyone has a Joel Van Sant/Van Zant born
NJ? died circa 1840's Clark Co ILL
had sons
Joseph born circa 1815-18 NJ/OH
John born circa 1820 NJ/OH
D.Lawrence born circa 1825 OH

sll three sons were Steamboat Engineers
along Indiana and Illinois border

any info would be appreciated

Re: Vanzant, Scarborough, Fullen

sabstev — 2006-12-15 18:12:18Z

Thank you for all the information on my lineage! John Vanzant is my Great-grandfather. I had seen him on a census record when he was young, but did not follow that far back, so I appreciate the info.