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Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer 1859–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 31, 1859

Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: July 22, 1924

Death Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Father: Allen Spencer

Mother: Farinda Combs

Spouse(s): Charity McIntosh

Children(s): Keenas Spencer, John Spencer, Martha Spencer, Allen Spencer, Adaleer Spencer, Farinda Spencer, Sophia Spencer, Alfred Jr., Leanne Spencer, James Spencer, Rebecca Spencer, Julia Spencer, Samuel Spencer, America Spencer

In 1859, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA, born to Allen H Spencer And Farinda Combs. In 1870, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided in Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer married Charity Elizabeth Lizie Elisabeth Betty Mcintosh, and had children including Adaleer Laura Adeline Adaline Sarah Laurie Spencer, Alfred Alford Spencer Jr, Allen Spencer, America Merkie Spencer, Farinda Farindy Fanny Franny Spencer, James Taylor Spencer, John D Spencer, Julia Ann Spencer, Keenas Kenas Reenas Spencer, Leanne Marie Leander Leanna Spencer, Martha Spencer, Rebecca Beckie Spencer, Samuel Sam Spencer, Sophia Belle Sarie Spencer. Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer passed away in 1924 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer entered the world in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA, born to Allen H Spencer And Farinda Combs.
  • In 1870, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided in Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer married Charity Elizabeth Lizie Elisabeth Betty Mcintosh, and had children including Adaleer Laura Adeline Adaline Sarah Laurie Spencer, Alfred Alford Spencer Jr, Allen Spencer, America Merkie Spencer, Farinda Farindy Fanny Franny Spencer, James Taylor Spencer, John D Spencer, Julia Ann Spencer, Keenas Kenas Reenas Spencer, Leanne Marie Leander Leanna Spencer, Martha Spencer, Rebecca Beckie Spencer, Samuel Sam Spencer, Sophia Belle Sarie Spencer.
  • Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer passed away in 1924 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Spencer
1822–1878
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Farinda Combs
1830–1905
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
FC

Spouses(s)

Charity McIntosh
1858–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
CM

Children(s)

Keenas Spencer
1878–1925
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
KS
John Spencer
1882–1949
Birth Location: Eversole, Owsley, Kentucky, USA
JS
Martha Spencer
1885–1927
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
MS
Allen Spencer
1884–1953
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Adaleer Spencer
1888–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Farinda Spencer
1889–1952
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
FS
Sophia Spencer
1891–1963
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
SS
Alfred Jr.
1894–1965
Birth Location: Houston, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
AJ
Leanne Spencer
1898–1987
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
LS
James Spencer
1903–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
JS
Rebecca Spencer
1905–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
RS
Julia Spencer
1884–1950
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
JS
Samuel Spencer
1898–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SS
America Spencer
1879–1933
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Alfred Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Spencer
1859–1924
Birth Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Allen H. Spencer
1822–1878
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Farinda Combs
1830–1905
Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James Spencer
1792–1850
Virginia, USA
Farabe (Winifred ("Winnie")) Combs
1795–1854
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Preston Combs
1802–1877
Perry, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (B.) Stacy
1805–1870
Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1769–1853
Joannah Pennington
1765–1853
Henry Combs
1768–1849
Rachel Clements
1764–1828
Mason Combs
1759–1822
Jane Richardson
1761–1822
Benjamin Jr.
1763–1856
Barbara Combs
1782–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Spencer
1738–1837
Mary Broom
1731–1816
William Pennington
1745–1817
Abagail Caudill
1742–1812
John Combs
1733–1820
Nancy Harding
1743–1819
Benjamin Clements
1735–1813
Mary Baker
1725–1795

Alfred Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Alfred (R. (Alford)) Spencer (May 31, 1859–July 22, 1924) m. Charity (Elizabeth (Lizie; Elisabeth; "Betty")) McIntosh (October 10,1858–July 22, 1924)
  1. 1. Keenas ((Kenas; Reenas)) Spencer 1878–1925 m. Malvery Roberts 1871–1964
    1. 1. Dora (Mae) Spencer 1907–1979
    2. 2. Alfred Spencer 1905–
    3. 3. Andrew Spencer 1899–1935
    4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth ("Lizzie")) Spencer 1903–1987
    5. 5. Lorsy Spencer 1895–
  2. 2. John (D.) Spencer 1882–1949 m. Elvira Noble 1884–1951
    1. 1. Estill (Logan (Linville)) Spencer 1908–1979
    2. 2. Harlan Spencer 1903–1910
    3. 3. Richard Spencer 1901–1987
    4. 4. Bessie Spencer 1905–
    5. 5. Chester Spencer 1909–1935
    6. 6. Seldon Spencer 1912–1972
    7. 7. Elva Spencer 1915–1998
  3. 3. Martha Spencer 1885–1927 m. John Johnson 1883–1970 m. Elias Murrell 1870–1943
    1. 1. Mary (Lillie Spencer) Johnson 1899–1959 m. George South 1895–1963
      1. 1. Howard (Beecher) South 1932–2001 m. Anna (May) Ackley 1935–2012
      2. 2. Leonard South 1916–1967 m. Audrey (B.) Haddix 1916–1976
        1. 1. George (Wilgus) South 1935–2013
        2. 2. Estell (Clay) South 1938–2006
        3. 3. Alexander South 1940–1995 m. Catherine Nickles 1936–2024
        4. 4. Mary (Francis) South 1942–1942
      3. 3. Stella (R.) South 1918–2001 m. Charles Robinson 1917–1973
      4. 4. William ("Willie") South 1919–1965 m. Rose Pessia 1921–
      5. 5. Floyd South 1921–1988 m. Marisa ? 1923–2002
      6. 6. Elsie (Mae (Elsa, Elsi)) South 1923–2007 m. Carmine Pascarella 1918–1986
      7. 7. George (South) Jr. 1926–1976 m. Maureen ((Maurine)) Little 1926–
      8. 8. Armine South 1929–2007 m. Carl (Lorraine) Detar 1917–1985
      9. 9. Sarah (Elizabeth (Sara)) South 1930–1998 m. Melvin Himes 1929–1984
      10. 10. ? South 1931–1931
      11. 11. ? South 1933–1933
      12. 12. Roy (Edward) South 1938–2008 m. June (Brookhouse) (Smith) 1928–1983
      13. 13. Hargas ((Hargis) "Woodie") South 1941–2013 m. Caroline (J.) Scarbrough 1942–2015
    2. 2. Lee (Ann) Murrell 1916–1985 m. Gus (Constantino) Tsukas 1915–1986
      1. 1. Ilene ((Eileen)) Tsukas 1938–2000
      2. 2. John (David Tsukas) Sr. 1940–1995
    3. 3. Snoden Murrell 1906–1953 m. Ruby Slover 1912–1999
      1. 1. Dorothy Merrill 1930–2018
      2. 2. Wanda ((Wandafoe)) Merrill 1939–2014
      3. 3. Geraldine Merrill 1941–2014
      4. 4. Ellwood Merrill 1934–1936
      5. 5. Betty (Ann) Merrill 1937–1938
    4. 4. Belle Murrell 1907–1974 m. Julius Johnson 1893–
      1. 1. Fred (Gilbert) Johnson 1929–2001
      2. 2. Elsie Johnson 1922–1996
      3. 3. Walter (Eugene) Johnson 1927–1986
    5. 5. Charity Murrell 1909–1914
    6. 6. Elizabeth (("Lizzie")) Murrell 1910–1987
    7. 7. Bonnie Murrell 1912–1996 m. Harrison McIntosh 1907–1988
      1. 1. Margie McIntosh 1933–1933
      2. 2. Thelma (J.) McIntosh 1940–1983
      3. 3. Huston ((Houstan)) McIntosh 1930–1986
      4. 4. Phelix ((Felix)) McIntosh 1935–1957
      5. 5. Kate McIntosh 1936–2002
      6. 6. Louise McIntosh 1948–2000
    8. 8. Nellie Murrell 1914–1974
    9. 9. Edna (Mae) Murrell 1919–1974
    10. 10. Eudelle ((Pat)) Murrell 1921–1991 m. Arlin (Elmer) Tolley 1921–1997 m. Cleo McNeal 1925–
    11. 11. Paul (Martin) Murrell 1924–1969 m. Ann (George) Bresler 1928–2010
    12. 12. ? Murrell 1927–1927
  4. 4. Allen Spencer 1884–1953 m. Fannie (Mae Bowles) Smith 1906–1996 m. Eliza (Jane) Reynolds 1882–1930
  5. 5. Adaleer ((Laura Adeline; Adaline Sarah; "Laurie")) Spencer 1888–
  6. 6. Farinda ((Farindy; "Fanny"; "Franny")) Spencer 1889–1952 m. Grandville (Pearl) Johnson 1866–1932
    1. 1. Ellen Johnson 1921–1993
    2. 2. Viola Johnson 1916–1999
    3. 3. George (Washington) Johnson 1918–2003
    4. 4. Armina Johnson 1910–
    5. 5. Everett Johnson 1915–
  7. 7. Sophia (Belle (Sarie)) Spencer 1891–1963 m. Lee Thomas 1884–1966
    1. 1. Rosa Thomas 1910–1912
    2. 2. Carlos Thomas 1913–1978
    3. 3. Harlan (Thomas) Pelfrey 1915–2001
  8. 8. Alfred ((Alford) Spencer) Jr. 1894–1965 m. Sally (Vires) Short 1895–1978
    1. 1. Kelly Spencer 1914–1989
    2. 2. Ellen Spencer 1918–1984
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth ("Lizzie")) Spencer 1916–1973
    4. 4. Taylor Spencer 1921–1988
    5. 5. Dulcinna Spencer 1925–1991
    6. 6. Gladys (S.) Spencer 1927–2003
  9. 9. Leanne (Marie (Leander; Leanna)) Spencer 1898–1987 m. Aloah (Lloyd) Taylor 1892–1983
    1. 1. William (Alfred) Taylor 1926–1981
  10. 10. James (Taylor) Spencer 1903–1924
  11. 11. Rebecca (("Beckie")) Spencer 1905–1924
  12. 12. Julia (Ann) Spencer 1884–1950 m. Perry (Henry (Henry)) McIntosh 1887–1984
    1. 1. Lillian McIntosh 1925–
    2. 2. Daniel McIntosh 1918–
  13. 13. Samuel (("Sam")) Spencer 1898–
  14. 14. America (("Merkie")) Spencer 1879–1933 m. Sam Vires 1882–1969

Alfred Spencer's Timeline

7 Records

1859
May 31, 1859
Birth of Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer in Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided here in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided here in Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided here in Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided here in Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer resided here in Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1924
July 22, 1924
Age 65
Death of Alfred R. (Alford) Spencer in Houston, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Houston, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 31, 1859
    Event Place: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 47
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 404; Page: 586A; Enumeration District: 014
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 450A; Family History Library Film: 545948
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374479
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 450A; Family History Library Film: 545948

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jetts Creek Or Crawford, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 404; Page: 586A; Enumeration District: 014

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crockettsville, Breathitt, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 7, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T624_466; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1374479

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 6, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: T625_559; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 47

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 22, 1924
    Event Place: Houston, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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