Background
VANCE, Morris David was born in 18<45, Arkansas, United States. Son of John R. and Emily (Austin) Vance.
VANCE, Morris David was born in 18<45, Arkansas, United States. Son of John R. and Emily (Austin) Vance.
Clark Academy, Berryville Carroll Company, Arkansas.
1874; Jenny Hicks, 1877, Boon Company, Arkansas Appointed Post Master by Postmaster General under President Grant, 1881, 10 years Apptd Adjutant. General to General Phas Fowler for 6 cos. in N.W. Arkansas, 1875. Joined Confederate Cavalry Army in General W. L. Cabell Brig, of Dallas, Texas, surrendered June 15, 1865.
Helped put down Negro domination during reconstructing period. Elected Commander-in-Chief of U.C.V., Birmingham, Alabama, 1926.
S. Methodist Church.
Member; Masons.
Spouse Bianci Hicks.