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Joseph Cephus Spencer 1869–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1869

Birth Location: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 22 July 1936

Death Location: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas Spencer

Mother: Elizabeth Estes

Spouse(s): Martha Bane

Children(s): Lessie Spencer, Dwight Spencer, Ursula Spencer, Joseph Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer

In 1869, Joseph Cephus Spencer entered the world in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Thomas Jeter Spencer And Elizabeth Judy Estes. In 1900, Joseph Cephus Spencer resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Joseph Cephus Spencer resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA. Joseph Cephus Spencer married Martha Ann Bane, and had children including Dwight L Moody Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Joseph Annie Spencer, Lessie F Spencer, Ursula Spencer. Joseph Cephus Spencer passed away in 1936 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Joseph Cephus Spencer entered the world in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Thomas Jeter Spencer And Elizabeth Judy Estes.
  • In 1900, Joseph Cephus Spencer resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Joseph Cephus Spencer resided in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA.
  • Joseph Cephus Spencer married Martha Ann Bane, and had children including Dwight L Moody Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Joseph Annie Spencer, Lessie F Spencer, Ursula Spencer.
  • Joseph Cephus Spencer passed away in 1936 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Spencer
1869–1936
Birth Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Jeter Spencer
1841–1920
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Judy) Estes
1851–1900
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Banister (Dodson) Spencer
1807–1875
Charlotte County, VA
Elizabeth (Y) Henderson
1807–1841
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
John (E.) Estes
1787–1860
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Amanda UNKNOWN
1814–1870
VA
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1786–1820
Caty Miles
1780–1860
Bartlett Estes
1755–1804
Prudence LNU
1755–1790
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Molly Clopton
1763–1853
Robert Estes
1726–1791
Mary Smith
1705–1757

Joseph Spencer's Descendants

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Joseph (Cephus) Spencer (Jul 1869–22 July 1936) m. Martha (Ann) Bane (24 Mar 1870–04 May 1914)
  1. 1. Lessie (F) Spencer 1894–1986
  2. 2. Dwight (L. Moody) Spencer 1895–1918
  3. 3. Ursula Spencer 1892–
  4. 4. Joseph (Annie) Spencer 1904–
  5. 5. Elizabeth Spencer 1891–

Joseph Spencer's Timeline

4 Records

1869
Jul 1869
Birth of Joseph Cephus Spencer in Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 31
Joseph Cephus Spencer resided here in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Joseph Cephus Spencer resided here in Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
1936
22 July 1936
Age 67
Death of Joseph Cephus Spencer in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1869
    Event Place: Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1630; Page: 38A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375643
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Banister, Halifax, Virginia; Roll: T624_1630; Page: 38A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375643

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 July 1936
    Event Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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