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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 43)

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Dr. W. H. Nance was born on the 24th day of December, 1814 in Floyd county, Indiana. His father, Wm. Nance, was born in Virginia on the 2d day of November, 1784. His mother's maiden name was Nancy Smith, who was born in Rockingham county, North Carolina, on the 7th day of October, 1785. Emigrated in 1802 to Kentucky, and then came to Indiana when it was a territory. He was in the battle of Tippecanoe, fought under Gen. Harrison, and was one of the pioneers of the country. He settled where what is now known as the city of New Albany. When he first came to Louisville it had but five or six brick houses in it. 
    
The Doctor began the study of medicine in 1835, in New Albany under the preceptorship of Dr. Stewart, after going through the regular course. Emigrated to Vermont, Illinois, locating in 1841. Began the practice of medicine, and continued until 1848; then entered the medical college of Missouri, and at the close of the term received a diploma. Returning to Vermont, assumed the practice of medicine till 1862, at which time, from various causes, he retired. 
    
The Doctor was married, in 1836, to Susan Lane, daughter of Jacob and Hannah Lane, of Indiana. The Doctor and his lady are both now living, and enjoying life as well as persons who have the cares of life and afflictions of age pressing upon them.