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Alton Spencer 1923–2019 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1923

Birth Location: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA

Death Date: 9 Dec 2019

Death Location: Purmela, Coryell County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Thomas Spencer

Mother: Bertha Smith

Spouse(s): Leota Freeman, Nancy Powell

Children(s): Alta Spencer

In 1923, Alton Spencer entered the world in Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA, born to Thomas M Tommy Spencer And Bertha Beatrice Smith. In 1930, Alton Spencer resided in Precinct 7, Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1935, Alton Spencer resided in Rural, Coryell, Texas. Alton Spencer married Leota Frances Freeman, Nancy Jeanne Powell, and had children including Alta Fadene Spencer, Kathryn Spencer. Alton Spencer passed away in 2019 in Purmela, Coryell County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Alton Spencer entered the world in Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA, born to Thomas M Tommy Spencer And Bertha Beatrice Smith.
  • In 1930, Alton Spencer resided in Precinct 7, Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Alton Spencer resided in Rural, Coryell, Texas.
  • Alton Spencer married Leota Frances Freeman, Nancy Jeanne Powell, and had children including Alta Fadene Spencer, Kathryn Spencer.
  • Alton Spencer passed away in 2019 in Purmela, Coryell County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Spencer
1898–1937
Birth Location: Coryell County, Texas, USA
TS
Bertha Smith
1901–1976
Birth Location: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
BS

Spouses(s)

Leota Freeman
1924–2008
Birth Location: Coryell County, Texas
LF
Nancy Powell
1919–2011
Birth Location: Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas, USA
NP

Children(s)

Alta Spencer
1943–2005
Birth Location: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
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Alton Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Alton Spencer
1923–2019
Birth Place: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
Parents
Thomas M "Tommy" Spencer
1898–1937
Coryell County, Texas, USA
Bertha (Beatrice) Smith
1901–1976
Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Deck "Tom") Spencer
1860–1935
Weatherford, Parker, Texas, United States
Mary (Marinda) Johnson
1869–1954
Oak Hill, Travis, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Johnson
1832–1877
Mary Tombaugh
1845–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Johnson
1810–1875
Malinda Havins
1813–1894

Alton Spencer's Descendants

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Alton Spencer (15 Nov 1923–9 Dec 2019) m. Leota (Frances) Freeman (11 Jun 1924–28 Jun 2008) m. Nancy (Jeanne) Powell (6 Dec 1919–11 Jan 2011)
  1. 1. Alta (Fadene) Spencer 1943–2005 m. Billy (Don Shirley) II 1940–2017

Alton Spencer's Timeline

7 Records

1923
15 Nov 1923
Birth of Alton Spencer in Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Alton Spencer resided here in Precinct 7, Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Alton Spencer resided here in Rural, Coryell, Texas
Rural, Coryell, Texas
1940
1940
Age 17
Alton Spencer resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Coryell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Coryell, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 19
Alton Spencer resided here in Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 27
Alton Spencer resided here in Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA
Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA
2019
9 Dec 2019
Age 96
Death of Alton Spencer in Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA
Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1424
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coryell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04013; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 50-8
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2342108
    [4] Texas, U.S., Marriage Index, 1824-2019, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, Texas; Texas Marriage Index, 1966-2019
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Texas, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas; Roll: 5651; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 50-1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, McLennan, Texas; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 2342108

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Coryell, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coryell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04013; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 50-8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Coryell, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04013; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 50-8

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Purmela, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1424

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas; Roll: 5651; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 50-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas; Roll: 5651; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 50-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 2019
    Event Place: Gatesville, Coryell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Purmela, Coryell County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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