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Allen H. Spencer 1822–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: August 13, 1822

Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: December 18, 1878

Death Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Spencer

Mother: Farabe Combs

Spouse(s): Farinda Combs

Children(s): Alfred Spencer, Hiram Spencer, Ezekial Spencer, Kenas Spencer, Orlena Spencer, Preston Spencer, America Spencer, Delila Spencer, James Spencer, Claiborne Spencer, Nancy Spencer, Leona Spencer

In 1822, Allen H. Spencer entered the world in Clay, Kentucky, USA, born to James Spencer And Farabe Winifred Winnie Combs. In 1870, Allen H. Spencer resided in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. Allen H. Spencer married Farinda Combs, and had children including Alfred R Alford Spencer, America Emoline Spencer, Claiborne Spencer, Delila Spencer, Ezekial Zeke Spencer, Hiram Spencer, James Spencer, Kenas Keenas Keene Spencer, Leona Spencer, Nancy Spencer, Orlena Spencer, Preston Spencer. Allen H. Spencer passed away in 1878 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Allen H. Spencer entered the world in Clay, Kentucky, USA, born to James Spencer And Farabe Winifred Winnie Combs.
  • In 1870, Allen H. Spencer resided in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • Allen H. Spencer married Farinda Combs, and had children including Alfred R Alford Spencer, America Emoline Spencer, Claiborne Spencer, Delila Spencer, Ezekial Zeke Spencer, Hiram Spencer, James Spencer, Kenas Keenas Keene Spencer, Leona Spencer, Nancy Spencer, Orlena Spencer, Preston Spencer.
  • Allen H. Spencer passed away in 1878 in Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Spencer
1792–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Farabe Combs
1795–1854
Birth Location: Clay, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Farinda Combs
1830–1905
Birth Location: Hazard, Perry, Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Alfred Spencer
1859–1924
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Hiram Spencer
1865–1943
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
HS
Ezekial Spencer
1846–1912
Birth Location: Owsley, Kentucky, USA
ES
Kenas Spencer
1850–1915
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
KS
Orlena Spencer
1852–1874
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
OS
Preston Spencer
1854–1937
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
PS
America Spencer
1864–1873
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
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Delila Spencer
1857–1858
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
DS
James Spencer
1861–1939
Birth Location: Shoulder Blade, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
JS
Claiborne Spencer
1869–1920
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
CS
Nancy Spencer
1872–1873
Birth Location: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
NS
Leona Spencer
1852–1910
Birth Location: Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
LS

Allen Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Allen Spencer
1822–1878
Birth Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
Parents
James Spencer
1792–1850
Virginia, USA
Farabe (Winifred ("Winnie")) Combs
1795–1854
Clay, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John Spencer
1769–1853
Wilkes, North Carolina
Joannah (Lorannah) Pennington
1765–1853
Wilkes, North Carolina
Henry (Harrison) Combs
1768–1849
Kentucky
Rachel ((Rachael)) Clements
1764–1828
Virginia
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Spencer
1706–1794
Sarah Hill
1709–1755
Joseph DeRochbrune
1695–1753
Ephraim Pennington
1725–1792
Elizabeth Humphries
1720–1780
James Caudill
1726–1840
Mary Yarborough
1730–1794
Mason Combs
1713–1785
Sarah Nelson
1718–1785
Henry Harding
1720–1779
Wilmouth George
1721–1795
Captain Sr.
1700–1780
Caleb Baker
1690–1754
Martha (Brookes)
1695–1759

Allen Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Allen (H.) Spencer (August 13, 1822–December 18, 1878) m. Farinda Combs (October 1830–August 7, 1905)
  1. 1. Alfred (R. (Alford)) Spencer 1859–1924 m. Charity (Elizabeth (Lizie; Elisabeth; "Betty")) McIntosh 1858–1924
    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
        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
  2. 2. Hiram Spencer 1865–1943
  3. 3. Ezekial (("Zeke")) Spencer 1846–1912
  4. 4. Kenas ((Keenas; Keene)) Spencer 1850–1915
  5. 5. Orlena Spencer 1852–1874
  6. 6. Preston Spencer 1854–1937
  7. 7. America (Emoline) Spencer 1864–1873
  8. 8. Delila Spencer 1857–1858
  9. 9. James Spencer 1861–1939
  10. 10. Claiborne Spencer 1869–1920
  11. 11. Nancy Spencer 1872–1873
  12. 12. Leona Spencer 1852–1910

Allen Spencer's Timeline

3 Records

1822
August 13, 1822
Birth of Allen H. Spencer in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 48
Allen H. Spencer resided here in Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1878
December 18, 1878
Age 56
Death of Allen H. Spencer in Shoulder Blade, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Shoulder Blade, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: August 13, 1822
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 8, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M593_449; Page: 450A; Family History Library Film: 545948
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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: Death
    Event Date: December 18, 1878
    Event Place: Shoulder Blade, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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