Background
Vance, Thomas Carter was born on October 19, 1946 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of John DeWitt and Maxine Margaret (Sherman) Vance.
Vance, Thomas Carter was born on October 19, 1946 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of John DeWitt and Maxine Margaret (Sherman) Vance.
Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology, University Illinois, 1969. Master of Science in Entomology, University Illinois, 1971. Master of Arts in Historical Administration, Eastern Illinois University, 1979.
Research assistant, Illinois Natural History Survey, Urbana, Illinois, 1969-1971; naturalist, Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood, Illinois, 1971-1973; park ranger, Kickapoo State Park, Oakwood, Illinois, 1973-1974; historic site manager, Lincoln Log Cabin State History, Lerna, Illinois, since 1974.
Member board directors Charleston Tourism Committee, since 1989. Member of advisory board Coles Together Economics Development Corporation Coles Company, since 1991. Member Midwest Open Air Museum (past president 1982-1983), Association Living History Farms (member board directors 1984-1987), Charleston Rotary Club.
Married Susan Ellen Addams Vance, February 25, 1972. 1 child, Erin Katherine.