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Jeremiah Spencer 1742–1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jul 1742

Birth Location: Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 14 Jul 1813

Death Location: Sutton, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada

Father: Peleg Spencer

Mother: Adria Spencer

Spouse(s): Ruth Briggs

Children(s): Ruth Spencer, Benjamin SPENCER, Peleg Spencer, Jeremiah SPENCER, Elizabeth Spencer, Elijah SPENCER, Daniel Spencer

In 1742, Jeremiah Spencer entered the world in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA, born to Peleg Spencer And Adria Spencer. In 1774, Jeremiah Spencer resided in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, British America. In 1777, Jeremiah Spencer resided in East Greenwich, Kent County, RI. Jeremiah Spencer married Ruth Briggs, and had children including Benjamin Spencer, Daniel Spencer, Elijah Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Jeremiah Spencer, Peleg Spencer, Ruth Spencer. Jeremiah Spencer passed away in 1813 in Sutton, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1742, Jeremiah Spencer entered the world in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA, born to Peleg Spencer And Adria Spencer.
  • In 1774, Jeremiah Spencer resided in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, British America.
  • In 1777, Jeremiah Spencer resided in East Greenwich, Kent County, RI.
  • Jeremiah Spencer married Ruth Briggs, and had children including Benjamin Spencer, Daniel Spencer, Elijah Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Jeremiah Spencer, Peleg Spencer, Ruth Spencer.
  • Jeremiah Spencer passed away in 1813 in Sutton, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peleg Spencer
1717–1789
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
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Adria Spencer
1720–1806
Birth Location: East Greenwich,Rhode Island, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Briggs
1747–1785
Birth Location: East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
RB

Children(s)

Ruth Spencer
1782–1818
Birth Location: Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
RS
Benjamin SPENCER
1765–
Birth Location: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
BS
Peleg Spencer
1769–1836
Birth Location: Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont, United States
PS
Jeremiah SPENCER
1775–1837
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Spencer
1772–1852
Birth Location: Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont, United States
ES
Elijah SPENCER
1779–1862
Birth Location: Clarendon, Rutland County, Vermont, USA
ES
Daniel Spencer
1771–1837
Birth Location: Clarendon, Rutland, Vermont, USA
DS

Jeremiah Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Jeremiah Spencer
1742–1813
Birth Place: Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Peleg Spencer
1717–1789
East Greenwich, Kent, RI, USA
Adria Spencer
1720–1806
East Greenwich,Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Peleg Spencer
1683–1763
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Elizabeth Coggeshall
1686–1755
Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
John (B) Spencer
1693–1744
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Fry
1693–1732
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1638–1684
Susannah Griffin
1644–1719
Joshua Jr.
1656–1723
Sarah George
1660–1697
John Spencer
1666–1743
Audrey Greene
1667–1733
Thomas Fry
1666–1748
Welthyan fry
1670–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Spencer
1611–1653
Isabel Robbins
1615–1674
John Spencer
1638–1684
Susannah Griffin
1644–1719

Jeremiah Spencer's Descendants

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Jeremiah Spencer (10 Jul 1742–14 Jul 1813) m. Ruth Briggs (3 Sep 1747–26 Jan 1785)
  1. 1. Ruth Spencer 1782–1818 m. Andrew Calkins 1761–1860
    1. 1. Charles Calkins 1813–1869 m. Mary (Ann) calkins 1812–1892
      1. 1. Lewis Calkins 1842–1900 m. Julia Cleveland 1844–1910
        1. 1. Frank (L.) Calkins 1875–1961 m. Ethel (Grace) Erickson 1910–1987 m. Minnie (M.) Neitzel 1874–1930
        2. 2. C. (Edwin) Calkins 1871– m. Grace (Evelyn) Ilett 1871–1926
        3. 3. Hattie (P.) Calkins 1880–1968 m. George (Cooper) Kramer 1879–1948
        4. 4. Ida (Bell) Calkins 1864–1865
        5. 5. James (Arthur) Calkins 1867–1867
        6. 6. Fannie (Lela) Calkins 1875–1876
        7. 7. Mattie (May) Calkins 1882–1885
      2. 2. Erastus Calkins 1845–1926 m. Etta (M) calkins 1861–
      3. 3. Laura (P) Calkins 1852–
      4. 4. Harriet (E) Calkins 1857–
      5. 5. Mariah Calkins 1837–
      6. 6. Maryland Calkins 1838–
    2. 2. Stephen Calkins 1808–1887
    3. 3. Nancy Caulkins 1810–1891
    4. 4. Amanda Squire 1806–1867
  2. 2. Benjamin SPENCER 1765–
  3. 3. Peleg Spencer 1769–1836
  4. 4. Jeremiah SPENCER 1775–1837
  5. 5. Elizabeth Spencer 1772–1852
  6. 6. Elijah SPENCER 1779–1862
  7. 7. Daniel Spencer 1771–1837

Jeremiah Spencer's Timeline

7 Records

1742
10 Jul 1742
Birth of Jeremiah Spencer in Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
1774
1774
Age 32
Jeremiah Spencer resided here in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, British America
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, British America
1777
1777
Age 35
Jeremiah Spencer resided here in East Greenwich, Kent County, RI
East Greenwich, Kent County, RI
1786
1786 - 1788
Age 44
Jeremiah Spencer resided here in Clarendon, Vermont
Clarendon, Vermont
1802
31 Aug 1802
Age 60
Jeremiah Spencer resided here in Sutton, Brome, Quebec, Canada
Sutton, Brome, Quebec, Canada
1813
14 Jul 1813
Age 71
Death of Jeremiah Spencer in Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
1813
14 Jul 1813
Age 71
Death of Jeremiah Spencer in Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1742
    Event Place: Coventry, Kent County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
    [2] Rhode Island, Births
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, British America
    Record Source: Rhode Island Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Kent County, RI
    Record Source: Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1782-83
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Canadian Immigrant Records, Part Two

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: March 1782
    Record Source: UK, American Loyalist Claims, 1776-1835, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; American Loyalist Claims, Series I; Class: AO 13; Piece: 053

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786 - 1788
    Event Place: Clarendon, Vermont
    Record Source: UK, American Loyalist Claims, 1776-1835, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; American Loyalist Claims, Series I; Class: AO 13; Piece: 053

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1802
    Event Place: Sutton, Brome, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Quebec, Canada, Land Grants, 1763-1890, Letters Patent Book: A Grants; Page: 341; County Index Volume: 1; Page: 233

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1813
    Event Place: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1813
    Event Place: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sutton, Monteregie Region, Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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