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Allen Spencer 1826–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1826

Birth Location: Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States

Death Date: 13 Jan 1883

Death Location: Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA

Father: Christopher Spencer

Mother: Anna Rice

Spouse(s): Lydia Potts

Children(s): Allen Spencer, Matilda Spencer, Theresa Spencer, Jessie Spencer, Luther Spencer, Ida Spencer, William Spencer, Cornelius Spencer, Jessie Spencer

The story of Allen Spencer began in 1826 in Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States. In 1870, Allen Spencer resided in Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States. In 1880, Allen Spencer resided in Dodge, Boone, Iowa, United States. Allen Spencer married Lydia Matilda Potts, and had children including Allen James Spencer, Cornelius Spencer, Ida Spencer, Jessie Spencer, Luther Spencer, Matilda Spencer, Theresa Spencer, William Malrose Spencer. Allen Spencer passed away in 1883 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Allen Spencer began in 1826 in Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States.
  • In 1870, Allen Spencer resided in Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1880, Allen Spencer resided in Dodge, Boone, Iowa, United States.
  • Allen Spencer married Lydia Matilda Potts, and had children including Allen James Spencer, Cornelius Spencer, Ida Spencer, Jessie Spencer, Luther Spencer, Matilda Spencer, Theresa Spencer, William Malrose Spencer.
  • Allen Spencer passed away in 1883 in Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA.

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Children(s)

Allen Spencer's Ancestors

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Allen Spencer
1826–1883
Birth Place: Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States
Parents
Christopher Spencer
1792–1869
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Anna Rice
1803–1868
Montgomery, New York, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Allen Spencer's Descendants

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Allen Spencer (31 Mar 1826–13 Jan 1883) m. Lydia (Matilda) Potts (30 Jul 1830–6 Apr 1906)
  1. 1. Allen (James) Spencer 1867–1937 m. Eliza 1861–1942
    1. 1. Lester (Dan) Spencer 1902–1975 m. Viola (Madeleine) Scaife 1907–1958
    2. 2. Grace Spencer 1905–
  2. 2. Matilda Spencer 1862–1879
  3. 3. Theresa Spencer 1865–1954
  4. 4. Jessie Spencer 1865–
  5. 5. Luther Spencer 1858–1942
  6. 6. Ida Spencer 1854–1918
  7. 7. William (Malrose) Spencer 1857–1922
  8. 8. Cornelius Spencer 1869–1943
  9. 9. Jessie Spencer 1865–

Allen Spencer's Timeline

4 Records

1826
31 Mar 1826
Birth of Allen Spencer in Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States
Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
Allen Spencer resided here in Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 54
Allen Spencer resided here in Dodge, Boone, Iowa, United States
Dodge, Boone, Iowa, United States
1883
13 Jan 1883
Age 57
Death of Allen Spencer in Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, United States
Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1826
    Event Place: Saratoga, Saratoga, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dodge, Boone, Iowa; Roll: 328; Family History Film: 1254328; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0153.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: M593_417; Page: 327B; Image: 221; Family History Library Film: 545916

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1883
    Event Place: Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Jefferson, Poweshiek, Iowa; Roll: M593_417; Page: 327B; Image: 221; Family History Library Film: 545916

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dodge, Boone, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dodge, Boone, Iowa; Roll: 328; Family History Film: 1254328; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0153.

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