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Amos Elijah Spencer 1845–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 March 1845

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 27 February 1914

Death Location: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Amos Spencer

Mother: Sarah Kester

Spouse(s): Pleasa Spencer

Children(s): Irwin Spencer, Olive Spencer, William Spencer, Lucinda Spencer, Carl Spencer, Clyde Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Beryl Spencer

In 1845, Amos Elijah Spencer entered the world in West Virginia, born to Amos E Spencer And Sarah Sally Kester. In 1850, Amos Elijah Spencer resided in District 61, Tyler, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Amos Elijah Spencer resided in Tyler, Virginia, USA. Amos Elijah Spencer married Pleasa Anna Buchanan Spencer, and had children including Beryl Spencer, Carl Spencer, Clyde Spencer, Irwin Spencer, Lucinda Spencer, Murdica Buck Spencer, Olive Spencer, Sarah Ann Spencer, William Spencer. Amos Elijah Spencer passed away in 1914 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Amos Elijah Spencer entered the world in West Virginia, born to Amos E Spencer And Sarah Sally Kester.
  • In 1850, Amos Elijah Spencer resided in District 61, Tyler, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Amos Elijah Spencer resided in Tyler, Virginia, USA.
  • Amos Elijah Spencer married Pleasa Anna Buchanan Spencer, and had children including Beryl Spencer, Carl Spencer, Clyde Spencer, Irwin Spencer, Lucinda Spencer, Murdica Buck Spencer, Olive Spencer, Sarah Ann Spencer, William Spencer.
  • Amos Elijah Spencer passed away in 1914 in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Amos Spencer
1807–1888
Birth Location: Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Kester
1810–1893
Birth Location: MD, USA
SK

Spouses(s)

Pleasa Spencer
1864–1932
Birth Location: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Irwin Spencer
1887–1934
Birth Location: West Virginia,United States of America
IS
Olive Spencer
1892–1964
Birth Location: Ravenswood, Jackson, West Virginia
OS
William Spencer
1894–1973
Birth Location: Ravenswood, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
WS
Lucinda Spencer
1900–
Birth Location: Ravenswood, Jackson, West Virginia
LS
Carl Spencer
1902–
Birth Location: West Virginia
CS
Clyde Spencer
1889–1918
Birth Location: West Virginia
CS
Sarah Spencer
1888–
Birth Location: West Virginia
SS
Beryl Spencer
1897–
Birth Location: West Virginia
BS

Amos Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Amos Spencer
1845–1914
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Amos E. Spencer
1807–1888
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Sally) Kester
1810–1893
MD, USA
Grandparents
Moses (Richard) Spencer
1774–1858
Buckingham,Prince William,Virginia
Susannah Weekley
1775–1860
Buckingham,,Virginia,USA
Joseph Kester
1750–1839
Germantown, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Morrison) Morrison
1771–1847
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Spencer
1740–1787
Elizabeth McCann
1750–1830
Jacob Weekley
1743–1824
Elizabeth Robinson
1750–1821
Conrad Kuster
1695–1772
Elizabeth Morris
1697–1772
Alexander Morrison
1737–1820
Mary Lowther
1740–1803
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Spencer
1702–1754
Mary Trumbull
1701–1755
James McCann
1710–1797
Jane Hamilton
1720–1798

Amos Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Amos (Elijah) Spencer (17 March 1845–27 February 1914) m. Pleasa (" Anna" Buchanan) Spencer (10 March 1864–30 October 1932)
  1. 1. Irwin Spencer 1887–1934 m. Rose Nutter 1889–1974
    1. 1. Harry (Irwin) Spencer 1910–1963 m. Thelma Phillips 1914–1979
      1. 1. Harry (Irwin (Satch) Spencer) Jr. 1938–2017
      2. 2. William (Hall) Spencer 1940–2005
      3. 3. Wayne Spencer 1942–1944
  2. 2. Olive Spencer 1892–1964
  3. 3. William Spencer 1894–1973
  4. 4. Lucinda Spencer 1900–
  5. 5. Carl Spencer 1902–
  6. 6. Clyde Spencer 1889–1918
  7. 7. Sarah (Ann) Spencer 1888–
  8. 8. Beryl Spencer 1897–

Amos Spencer's Timeline

7 Records

1845
17 March 1845
Birth of Amos Elijah Spencer in West Virginia
West Virginia
1850
1850
Age 5
Amos Elijah Spencer resided here in District 61, Tyler, Virginia, USA
District 61, Tyler, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 15
Amos Elijah Spencer resided here in Tyler, Virginia, USA
Tyler, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Amos Elijah Spencer resided here in Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1905
1905
Age 60
Amos Elijah Spencer resided here in Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 65
Amos Elijah Spencer resided here in Washington, PA
Washington, PA
1914
27 February 1914
Age 69
Death of Amos Elijah Spencer in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 March 1845
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 060501-063500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 181
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tyler, Virginia; Roll: M653_1382; Page: 66; Family History Library Film: 805382
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1375443
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 61, Tyler, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 324A; Image: 224
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 61, Tyler, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 61, Tyler, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 324A; Image: 224

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tyler, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Tyler, Virginia; Roll: M653_1382; Page: 66; Family History Library Film: 805382

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mcelroy, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 34B; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Middlebourne, Tyler County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Amos Elijah Spencer 30 Apr 1888

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: North Franklin, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1375443

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 February 1914
    Event Place: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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