John M Vaneman

In the 1860 census, John Vanaman's occupation was listed as Tailor, and his real estate was valued at $1800. His personal estate was valued at $500.

In some places, John Vanaman's birthplace is listed as New Jersey, and in others as Pennsylvania. On daughter Kate Bryant's death certificate, his birthplace is listed as Sweden. But Vanaman/Vannaman/Vaneman is a Swedish name (also a Dutch name) that had been prevalent in New Jersey for several hundred years.

In 1850, John's mother Mary Vaneman is living with him and his family, and her birthplace is listed as New Jersey. She was 80.