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Virginia Vallance was born on 25 Aug 1857 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     Her father died about 1860, when Virginia would have been 3 years old.^11,12 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her mother, Margaret Flora.¹³ She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, with her mother, who as listed as a domestic servant in the household of Thomas Patterson and his family.¹⁴
     Virginia married William H. Peffer, son of Benjamin K. Peffer and Anne Fickes, about 1878.^7,8,9
     Virginia and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her mother.¹⁵
     Virginia and William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Bessie, William, and George were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Virginia and William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, John W. Hartzell. Their son William and his wife and two young sons were apparently living close by as they are listed as the previous household.¹⁷
     Virginia and William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, G on the back road to Mt. Hope, enumerated 4 Mar 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, John W. Hartzell.¹⁸
     Her husband died on 1 Jan 1927 in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.^19,20
     Virginia appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Carlisle, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, G in the household of her daughter Bessie and her husband, John W. Hartzell.²¹
     Virginia died on 2 Feb 1937 in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 79.¹⁰ She was buried on 5 Feb 1937 in Mount Holly Springs Cemetery, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹⁰

George T. Vallance was born on 13 Nov 1844 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, John A. Vallance and Margaret Flora.¹²
     His father died about 1860, when George would have been 16 years old.^13,14 George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his mother.¹⁵
     George joined Co. E, 21st Pennsylvania Cavalry on 16 Feb 1864 in Chambersburg, PennsylvaniaG. He mustered in three days later in the same town.¹⁶ The 21st Cavalry, also known as the 182nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, was originally organized in Jul and Aug 1863 for six month's service, was re-organized in Jan 1864 as it gathered near Chambersburg, for three year's service. Those not re-enlisting were replaced with new recruits, including George. The regiment was ordered to Washington about the middle of May. On arrival it was dismounted and equipped as infantry. and joined the Army of the Potomac. It arrived at the front 1 Jun 1864 and saw heavy action at Cold Harbor and Petersburg, and other battles. On 4 Dec 1864 Co. E was detailed to the headquarters of Sixth Corps where it remained until the close of its service.¹⁷ George mustered out with his company 8 Jul 1865.¹⁶
     George moved to Dauphin Co.G after his discharge from military service.¹⁸ He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lower Paxton Twp., Dauphin Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 7 Jul 1870, in the home of Henry Wertz, a brickmason, and his family.¹⁹ He returned to Fulton Co.G shortly afterwards.¹⁸
     George married Malinda Wagner, daughter of Abraham Wagner and Catharine Sites, on 4 Jan 1872 in Knobsville, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, with Rev. J. B. Clark officiating.^7,8,9
     George and Malinda Wagner moved to Martinsburg, Blair Co., PennsylvaniaG, in Aug 1872.¹⁸ They appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of West Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 12 Jun 1880. Their children Clara, Mary, and Helen were listed as living with them.²⁰
     He was shown as a farmer at age 16, evidently helping his mother manage the family farm after the death of his father. He became a plasterer by 1870, retiring by 1910 when he reported his occupation as "invalid."^{21,22,23,24,25,26}
     George applied for a disability pension based on his Civil War service 1 Aug 1891, which was subsequently approved. Pensions under the 27 Jun 1890 act ranged from $6 to $12 per month depending on the level of disability.²⁷
     George and Malinda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of North Woodbury Twp., Blair Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 6 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.²⁸
     On 23 Feb 1907 George applied for a revised pension under the act passed earlier that month. This act provided for pensions based solely on age, paying $12 per month for veterans age 62 to 69, George's age bracket.¹⁸
     George and Malinda appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Martinsburg, Blair Co., Pennsylvania, at Annie St. G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage.²⁹
     George died on 25 May 1911 in Martinsburg, Blair Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 66.^10,11 He was buried on 28 May 1911 in Fairview CemeteryG.³

Rebecca A. Vallance was born on 14 Nov 1846 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, John A. Vallance and Margaret Flora.¹¹
     Her father died about 1860, when Rebecca would have been 14 years old.^12,13 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her mother.¹⁴
     Rebecca married Jacob Ambrose, son of Jacob Ambrose and Meadelina, about 1865.^7,8,9
     Rebecca and Jacob appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Harrisonville, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 20 Jun 1870, reporting no real estate but personal estate of $100. Their daughter Cora was listed as living with them.¹⁵
     Rebecca and Jacob appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 2 Jun 1880. Their children Cora, Emma, Jacob, and William were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Rebecca and Jacob moved to Adams Co.G by 1882. They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gettysburg, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, on Middle St. G, enumerated 11 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Emma and Charles were listed as living with them, as was Emma's son, William McGuigan.¹⁷
     Rebecca and Jacob moved to York Co.G before 1910. They appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Carroll Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania, on Stony Run Rd. G, enumerated 9 May 1910, reporting that they owned their farm, free of mortgage. Their children Charles were listed as living with them, as was Edward's wife, Barbara, and Orsin Hartzler, age 3, identified as an uncle.¹⁸
     Rebecca died on 8 Mar 1911 in Carroll Twp., York Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 64.¹⁰ She was buried on 11 Mar 1911 in Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaG.¹⁰

Emma Vallance was born on 14 Mar 1854 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     Her father died about 1860, when Emma would have been 6 years old.^11,12 She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Licking Creek Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her mother, Margaret Flora.¹³
     Emma appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of McConnellsburg, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, enumerated 8 Jul 1870, in the household of Andrew I. Fore, a prosperous farmer, and his family. She is listed as a domestic servant.¹⁴
     Emma married Atchison R. Divelbiss, son of Joseph Divelbiss and Rebecca, about 1879.^7,8,9
     Emma and Atchison appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 25 Jun 1880.¹⁵
     Emma and Atchison appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, at South Main St. G, enumerated 9 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their daughter Nellie was listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Emma and Atchison appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, on South Main St. G, enumerated 20 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortage.¹⁷
     Emma and Atchison appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mercersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, on South Main St. G, enumerated 3 Jan 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their adopted son, Orrison, age 12, was listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Emma died on 21 Jan 1929 in Mercersburg, Franklin Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 74.¹⁰ She was buried on 23 Jan 1929 in Fairview CemeteryG.¹⁰

William H. Peffer was born on 16 Jul 1846 in Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Lower Dickinson Twp., Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, Benjamin K. Peffer and Anne Fickes.¹² He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Lower Dickinson Twp., Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.¹³
     William married Virginia Vallance, daughter of John A. Vallance and Margaret Flora, about 1878.^7,8,9
     William and Virginia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 7 Jun 1880. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her mother.²
     William and Virginia appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 8 Jun 1900, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Bessie, William, and George were listed as living with them.¹⁴
     William and Virginia appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 28 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, John W. Hartzell. Their son William and his wife and two young sons were apparently living close by as they are listed as the previous household.¹⁵
     William and Virginia appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania, G on the back road to Mt. Hope, enumerated 4 Mar 1920, reporting they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their daughter Bessie was listed as living with them, as was her husband, John W. Hartzell.¹⁶
     He was a dry goods merchant in 1880. By 1900 he was a day laborer. By 1910 he was a salesman in the paper business. In 1920 he was a salesman for a general store.^{17,18,19,20,21}
     William died on 1 Jan 1927 in South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 80.^10,11 He was buried on 4 Jan 1927 in Mt. Hollly Springs, South Middleton Twp., Cumberland Co., PennsylvaniaG.³