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     Mary Pence was born circa 1856 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Pence and Mary Young.¹

     Mary Pence was born in 1778 at Shenandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Michael Pence. Mary Pence married Philip Roush Jr., son of Philip Rausch and Anna Catherine Kelchner, on 2 February 1796 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. James Huffman. Bondsman Peter Pence. Mary Pence died in 1860 at Highland Co., OH.

     Mary Catherine Pence was born in 1723. She married Jacob Bertschinger in 1743 at Virginia. Mary Catherine Pence died in 1756.

     Mary E. Pence was born circa 1856 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph J. Pence and Susannah (?)¹

     Melissa Pence was born circa 1866 at Scott Co. (probably), IA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Pence and Frances J. Payne.¹

     Michael Pence was born on 12 March 1738. He married Sybilla Isabella Frye. Michael Pence died on 25 December 1799 at age 61

Biography -- (Findagrave.com):

Michael Pence

One of the first pioneers to Adams County

Drowned in the Ohio River when horses bolted from ferry while attempting to cross.

MICHAEL PENCE appears to be the Michael Bentz, son of Michael Bentz, who was born or baptized on 12 Mar 1738, according to the records of Trinity Lutheran Church at New Holland, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; died 25 Dec 1799 in Adams County, Ohio, drowning while attempting to cross the Ohio River when his horses bolted from the ferry, with inventory of his estate being returned 17 Jan 1800 in Adams County

Married Sybilla (Isabella, Ibby, Civie) Frye 29 Dec 1767 in Berks County, Pennsylvania (she is called the daughter of Henry Frye of Maidencreek Twp, Berks County

She remarried to John Davidson 6 Oct 1803 in Adams County and later sought and obtained separate maintenance

"Michael Bens" is called the son of Michael of Earl Town, Lancaster County, on the record of his marriage and his father may have been the Michael Bentz, age 27, who came on the ship Loyal Judith in 1732, but no evidence has been found to show that this is the case

Michael Bentz of Earl Town apparently is the one who married Anna Elizabeth Huber (Hoover) 10 May 1737 in Lancaster County; Michael (Jr.) moved to Shenandoah County, Virginia, in the 1770s and then about 1796 he moved with his family to Adams County, where he was among the earliest settlers.

Some of the children of Michael and Sybilla (Frey) Pence are listed in the records of Old Pine Church in Shenandoah County, Virginia.

He was buried in December 1799 at Hopewell Cemetery, Sprigg Twp., Adams Co., OH, Findagrave #90653706.

     Milton Pence was born circa 1868 at Scott Co. (probably), IA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Pence and Frances J. Payne.¹

     N. W. Pence was born circa 1857 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Absalom Pence and Clarissa Vanhouten.¹

     Nancy E. Pence was born circa 1858 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph J. Pence and Susannah (?)¹

     Rebecca Pence was born circa 1858 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Pence and Mary Young.¹

     Reuben Pence was born in April 1870 at Champaign or Clark Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of Alexander Pence and Sarah Ann Sifers.^2,3 Reuben Pence married Annette Cora Millard on 10 December 1894 at Champaign Co., OH.¹ Reuben Pence died on 14 August 1906 at Champaign Co., OH, at age 36.

     Robert Pence was born in May 1896 at Champaign or Clark Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Reuben Pence and Annette Cora Millard.¹

     Ruth Pence was born on 24 May 1893 at Union Twp., Licking Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Charles A. Pence and Annie Gertrude Warden.¹ Ruth Pence married Paul David Morrow, son of Samuel E. Morrow and Blanche A. Harding. Ruth Pence died on 16 October 1976 at Newark, Licking Co., OH, at age 83. She was buried in October 1976 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Granville, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 56912087.

     Ruth A. Pence was born in October 1883 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Elmer Pence and Martha Almeda Jones.¹

     Samuel Pence was born circa 1833 at Sprigg Twp. (probably), Adams Co., OH; son of John Michael and Matilda Elizabeth (Henderson) Pence.¹ He lived in 1850 at Sprigg Twp., Adams Co., OH.¹ He married Frances J. Payne, daughter of George Payne and Margaret (?), on 19 October 1855 at Brown Co., OH. Samuel Pence lived on 28 July 1870 at Allens Grove Twp., Scott Co., IA, laborer.² He died at Iowa.

     Samuel A. Pence was born on 12 October 1836 at Fairfield Co., OH.¹ He married Mary Ashton, daughter of Joseph Ashton and Harriet Ann Larimore, before August 1870.¹ Samuel A. Pence died on 5 October 1920 at Hebron, Licking Co., OH, at age 83. He was buried in October 1920 at Licking Cemetery, Hebron, Licking Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 43225145.

     Sarah C. Pence was born circa 1857 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of John C. Pence and Sarah Strean.¹

     Sarah E. Pence was born circa 1842 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Pence and Nancy Bucklew.¹

     Sarah E. Pence was born in November 1899 at Urbana Twp., Champaign Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Pence and Annette Cora Millard.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Pence was born on 8 November 1841 at Whitley Co., IN. She was the daughter of Henry Pence and Aquilla Gradeless. Sarah Elizabeth Pence married Isaac D. Flory, son of Abraham E. Flory Sr. and Lavina Kinsey, on 28 February 1863 at Whitley Co. (probably), IN. Sarah Elizabeth Pence lived on 29 June 1900 at Willow Springs Twp., Douglas Co., KS, farming.¹ She died in 1918. She was buried in 1918 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Grove, Douglas Co., KS, Findagrave #23912734.

     Sophia Pence married George W. Miller in 1844 at Fairfield Co., OH.

     Thomas Thaddeus Pence was born in March 1848 at Urbana Twp., Champaign Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Alexander Pence and Louisa Maria Steinberger.¹ Thomas Thaddeus Pence died on 4 February 1937 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 88.

     Tobey Absolem Pence was born in December 1887 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Jacob Elmer Pence and Martha Almeda Jones.¹

     William Pence was born circa February 1850 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Henry Pence and Mary Young.¹ William Pence died on 24 July 1853 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN. He was buried in July 1853 at Blue River Cemetery, Thorncreek Twp., Whitley Co., IN, Findagrave #30632321.

     William Allen Pence was born on 28 September 1860 at Decatur Co., IN.¹ He married Amanda Kelley on 5 May 1882. William Allen Pence died on 10 May 1937 at Shelby Co., IN, at age 76. He was buried in May 1937 at Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Rush Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 74303950.

     William H. Pence was born circa 1843 at Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Abraham Pence and Nancy Bucklew.¹

     William H. Pence was born on 10 September 1852. He was the son of John C. Pence and Sarah Strean. William H. Pence died on 10 December 1852. He was buried in December 1852 at Rousseau-Pence Cemetery, Columbia City, Whitley Co., IN, Findagrave #36158863.

     Willis Pence was born circa 1854 at Smith Twp., Whitley Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Henry Pence and Mary Young.¹

     Willis F. Pence was born on 19 November 1828 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of George C. Pence and Sarah Wendel. Willis F. Pence married Mary Waugh in 1853. Willis F. Pence married Mary Jane Birney, daughter of Catharine Meyers, in 1858. Willis F. Pence died on 2 January 1862 at Whitley Co., IN, at age 33. He was buried in January 1862 at Blue River Cemetery, Thorncreek Twp., Whitley Co., IN, Findagrave #30637860.

     Sarah Hunter Pender was born in 1844 at North Carolina.¹ She married George Walshe in 1868 at Galveston Co., TX. Sarah Hunter Pender died on 13 July 1922. She was buried in July 1922 at Abilene Municipal Cemetery, Abilene, Taylor Co., TX, Findagrave #66901179.