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Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer 1859–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 NOV 1859

Birth Location: Oakland, Michigan, United States

Death Date: 25 AUG 1945

Death Location: Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States

Father: John Spencer

Mother: Laura Riggs

Spouse(s): Josie Laird

Children(s): Dorothy Spencer, Laird Spencer

In 1859, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer entered the world in Oakland, Michigan, United States, born to John Homer Spencer And Laura Candace Riggs. In 1860, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer established residence. In 1870, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer established residence. Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer married Josie B Laird, and had children including Dorothy Bernice Spencer, Laird Benjamin Spencer. Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer passed away in 1945 in Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1859, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer entered the world in Oakland, Michigan, United States, born to John Homer Spencer And Laura Candace Riggs.
  • In 1860, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer established residence.
  • In 1870, Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer established residence.
  • Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer married Josie B Laird, and had children including Dorothy Bernice Spencer, Laird Benjamin Spencer.
  • Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer passed away in 1945 in Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Homer Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Homer Spencer
1859–1945
Birth Place: Oakland, Michigan, United States
Parents
John Homer Spencer
1828–1875
Genesee, New York, United States
Laura (Candace) Riggs
1830–1919
Dutchess, New York, United States
Grandparents
Chauncey (Zebulon) Spencer
1802–1883
Connecticut, USA
Nancy (Eliza) Coe
1803–1830
Goshen, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
James (Wooster) Riggs
1799–1838
Sherman, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mary (Ann) DeRiemer
1803–1891
Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1780–1855
Elizabeth Bussell
1786–1861
Abijah Coe
1769–1852
Sybil Baldwin
1773–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Homer Spencer's Descendants

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Homer (Benjamin Chauncey) Spencer (10 NOV 1859–25 AUG 1945) m. Josie (B.) Laird (25 AUG 1866–19 MAR 1919)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Bernice) Spencer 1892–1979
  2. 2. Laird (Benjamin) Spencer 1887–1965

Homer Spencer's Timeline

10 Records

1859
10 NOV 1859
Birth of Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer in Oakland, Michigan, United States
Oakland, Michigan, United States
1860
1860
Age 1
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 11
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 51
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 61
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 71
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 76
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 81
Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer resided here
None
1945
25 AUG 1945
Age 86
Death of Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer in Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States
1945
25 AUG 1945
Age 86
Death of Homer Benjamin Chauncey Spencer in Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States
Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 NOV 1859
    Event Place: Oakland, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 AUG 1945
    Event Place: Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 AUG 1945
    Event Place: Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Avon Cemetery, Rochester, Oakland, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 APR 1886
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: ABT 1905
    Event Place: Michigan, United States

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