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Family HistoryFamily History - Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs)


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and 13 of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs),1 born 16 October 1922 in Canada, the son of Clarence Wiley Dobbs and Helen K. Morrison;1, 2, 3 died 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts.1, 4 Bruce married Jean Tilton (born Jean _____)8 (born 11 April 1926 in New Jersey, parents not determined;5, 6 Jean died 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts5, 7). Jean is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.5

The 1930 U.S. Census record shows that Jean is the adopted daughter of Albert E. and Mabel E. Tilton.6


Child of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and Jean Tilton (born Jean _____):

+2i. Kevin Bruce Vann, born 16 January 1952. Married Joy Bacon.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bruce M. Vann, no. 023-18-5528; born: 16 October 1922; died: 2 May 1976; state: Massachusetts.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-86, Sheet No. 13A, family of Effie M. Vann (47, Canada, trained nurse, private, widow); sister Helen K. Dobbs (45, Canada, nurse graduate, divorced); niece June K. Dobbs (10, New York); nephew Bruce M. Dobbs (7, Canada).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 22-130, Sheet No. 64A, family of Effie Morrison Vann (58, Canada, widow, private ___); son [sic, actually, nephew] Bruce Morrison Dobbs (17, Canada).
  4. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Bruce M. Vann, died: 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Canada.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Jean T. Vann: Vann / Rest in Peace / Mother / Jean T. / April 11, 1926 / June 20, 1972 [from grave stone].
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-84, Sheet No. 10A, family of Albert E. Tilton (58, New Jersey, general superintendent, department store; first married age 22); wife Mabel E. Tilton (57, New Jersey, first married age 21); ad[opted] daughter Jean L. Tilton (3 11/12, New Jersey).
  7. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Jean Vann, died: 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Massachusetts.
  8. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
Second Generation
2. Kevin Bruce Vann2 (Bruce1), born 16 January 1952.1 Kevin married Joy Bacon1 (born 9 February 1954, parents not determined2).

Children of Kevin Bruce Vann and Joy Bacon:

+3i. Michael Kevin Vann, born 30 September 1973. Married Amanda Collings.
+4ii. Kimberly J. Vann, born 22 March 1976. Married Mark Quenneville.
+5iii. Pamela J. Vann, born 11 November 1977. Married Josh Soderbaum.
+6iv. Melissa C. Vann, born 24 November 1978. Married William J. Provost.

  1. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Third and Fourth Generations
3. Michael Kevin Vann3 (Kevin,2 Bruce1), born 30 September 1973.1 Michael married Amanda Collings1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michael Kevin Vann and Amanda Collings:

 7i. Abigail Vann, born xxxx.
 8ii. Grace Vann, born xxxx.

4. Kimberly J. Vann3 (Kevin,2 Bruce1), born 22 March 1976.1 Kimberly married Mark Quenneville1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Kimberly J. Vann and Mark Quenneville:

 9i. Derrick Quenneville, born ca. 1998.1
 10ii. Amy Quenneville, born ca. 2000.1

5. Pamela J. Vann3 (Kevin,2 Bruce1), born 11 November 1977.1 Pamela married Josh Soderbaum1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Pamela J. Vann and Josh Soderbaum:

 11i. Madison Soderbaum, born ca. 1998.1
 12ii. Griffin Soderbaum, born ca. 2000.1
 13iii. Nolan Soderbaum, born ca. 2002.1

6. Melissa C. Vann3 (Kevin,2 Bruce1), born 24 November 1978.1 Melissa married William J. Provost1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Melissa C. Vann and William J. Provost:

 14i. Kalya Provost, born ca. 2000.1

  1. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.