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Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer 1860–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1860

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 Oct 1947

Death Location: Whitney, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Spencer

Mother: Catherine Easler

Spouse(s): Nancy Sprouse

Children(s): Ina Spencer, Columbus Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Lily Spencer, Mary Spencer, John Spencer

Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer was born in 1860 in South Carolina, United States, the child of John N Spencer And Catherine Katie Easler. In 1880, Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S. In 1900, Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided in Whitney Town, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer married Nancy Angeline Easler Sprouse, and had children including Columbus Mitchell Spencer, Ina R Spencer, John W Johnny Spencer, Lily L Spencer, Mary A Spencer, Sarah Ella Spencer. Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer passed away in 1947 in Whitney, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer was born in 1860 in South Carolina, United States, the child of John N Spencer And Catherine Katie Easler.
  • In 1880, Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United S.
  • In 1900, Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided in Whitney Town, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
  • Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer married Nancy Angeline Easler Sprouse, and had children including Columbus Mitchell Spencer, Ina R Spencer, John W Johnny Spencer, Lily L Spencer, Mary A Spencer, Sarah Ella Spencer.
  • Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer passed away in 1947 in Whitney, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Spencer
1829–1884
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Catherine Easler
1834–1907
Birth Location: Cherokee Springs, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Sprouse
1861–1950
Birth Location: Cherokee Springs, South Carolina, USA
NS

Children(s)

Ina Spencer
1903–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Columbus Spencer
1895–1969
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Sarah Spencer
1892–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SS
Lily Spencer
1889–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
LS
Mary Spencer
1887–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
MS
John Spencer
1885–1964
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Christopher Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Christopher Spencer
1860–1947
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
John N Spencer
1829–1884
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Catherine ("Katie") Easler
1834–1907
Cherokee Springs, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Easler
1790–1851
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Barbara ("Hetti") Blanton
1794–1847
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Tobias Eazler
1772–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Isler
1724–1772
Zibilla Wolfe
1742–1772

Christopher Spencer's Descendants

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Christopher (Columbus "Lum") Spencer (17 Sep 1860–17 Oct 1947) m. Nancy (Angeline (Easler)) Sprouse (24 Aug 1861–5 Mar 1950)
  1. 1. Ina (R) Spencer 1903–
  2. 2. Columbus (Mitchell) Spencer 1895–1969
  3. 3. Sarah (Ella) Spencer 1892–
  4. 4. Lily (L) Spencer 1889–
  5. 5. Mary (A) Spencer 1887–
  6. 6. John (W "Johnny") Spencer 1885–1964 m. Mamie (O "Hattie") Young 1885–
    1. 1. Willie (M) Spencer 1912–
    2. 2. Joseph (P) Spencer 1910– m. Thelma 1912–
    3. 3. Lois (E) Spencer 1908–
    4. 4. Julia (E) Spencer 1907–1929
    5. 5. Edna (Vinnie) Spencer 1905–
    6. 6. John (W) Spencer 1924–
    7. 7. Young (W) Spencer 1914–

Christopher Spencer's Timeline

9 Records

1860
17 Sep 1860
Birth of Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 20
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Whitney Town, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Whitney Town, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 50
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1920
1920
Age 60
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 70
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1935
1935
Age 75
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 80
Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer resided here in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1947
17 Oct 1947
Age 87
Death of Christopher Columbus "Lum" Spencer in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1860
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T9_1240; Family History Film: 1255240; Page: 402.2000; Enumeration District: 149; Image: .
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 925.
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1472; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 802.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2212; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 817.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] South Carolina Death Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Spartanburg
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3840; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 42-98

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T9_1240; Family History Film: 1255240; Page: 402.2000; Enumeration District: 149; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitney Town, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1472; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: 802.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101; Image: 925.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2212; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 62; Image: 817.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3840; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 42-98

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3840; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 42-98

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1947
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection, Source: ; Certificate: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] South Carolina Death Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Spartanburg

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