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Herbert Townsend Spencer 1884–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1884

Birth Location: Richmond Township

Death Date: 8 August 1947

Death Location: Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Manley Spencer

Mother: Clara Townsend

Spouse(s): Viola Truax

Children(s): De Spencer, Evelyn Spencer, Velma Spencer

Herbert Townsend Spencer was born in 1884 in Richmond Township, the child of Manley Spencer And Clara Townsend. In 1910, Herbert Townsend Spencer resided in Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA. In 1917, Herbert Townsend Spencer resided in Macomb County, Michigan, USA. Herbert Townsend Spencer married Viola Truax, and had children including De Lyle Spencer, Evelyn Spencer, Velma Spencer. Herbert Townsend Spencer passed away in 1947 in Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Herbert Townsend Spencer was born in 1884 in Richmond Township, the child of Manley Spencer And Clara Townsend.
  • In 1910, Herbert Townsend Spencer resided in Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1917, Herbert Townsend Spencer resided in Macomb County, Michigan, USA.
  • Herbert Townsend Spencer married Viola Truax, and had children including De Lyle Spencer, Evelyn Spencer, Velma Spencer.
  • Herbert Townsend Spencer passed away in 1947 in Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Manley Spencer
1843–1920
Birth Location: Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
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Clara Townsend
1853–1927
Birth Location: Chinguacousy, Peel, Canada West, Canada
CT

Spouses(s)

Viola Truax
1886–
Birth Location: Canada
VT

Children(s)

De Spencer
1920–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Evelyn Spencer
1906–
Birth Location: Michigan
ES
Velma Spencer
1909–
Birth Location: Michigan
VS

Herbert Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Herbert Spencer
1884–1947
Birth Place: Richmond Township
Parents
Manley Spencer
1843–1920
Memphis, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
Clara Townsend
1853–1927
Chinguacousy, Peel, Canada West, Canada
Grandparents
John Townsend
1821–1871
Wiltshire, England
Elizabeth ("Betsey") Matthews
1825–1898
Brinksworth Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Townsend
1777–1855
Anne Livell
1787–1866
Anthony Matthews
1787–1871
Hannah Archer
1785–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Livel
1760–1818
Frances Hughes
1758–1835
Abraham Matthews
1748–1787
Anne Butt
1753–1795

Herbert Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Herbert (Townsend) Spencer (17 Nov 1884–8 August 1947) m. Viola Truax (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. De (Lyle) Spencer 1920–
  2. 2. Evelyn Spencer 1906–
  3. 3. Velma Spencer 1909–

Herbert Spencer's Timeline

8 Records

1884
17 Nov 1884
Birth of Herbert Townsend Spencer in Richmond Township
Richmond Township
1910
1910
Age 26
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Macomb County, Michigan, USA
Macomb County, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Lenox, Lenox, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Lenox, Lenox, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Richmond, Macomb, Michigan
Richmond, Macomb, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 56
Herbert Townsend Spencer resided here in Lenox, Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Lenox, Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1947
8 August 1947
Age 63
Death of Herbert Townsend Spencer in Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1884
    Event Place: Richmond Township
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T624_659; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1374672

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Macomb County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Macomb County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: T625_782; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lenox, Lenox, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lenox, Macomb, Michigan; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340744

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01783; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lenox, Richmond, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01783; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 50-35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Armada, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Michigan; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 August 1947
    Event Place: Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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