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Laura Ann Spencer 1797–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1797

Birth Location: Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA

Death Date: 30 Jan 1890

Death Location: Greene County, Illinois, USA

Father: Gideon Spencer

Mother: Elizabeth Winchell

Spouse(s): John Russell

Children(s): Francis Russell, Spencer Roussell, William Russell, Juliet Russell

Laura Ann Spencer was born in 1797 in Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA, the child of Gideon Spencer And Elizabeth Betsy Winchell. In 1850, Laura Ann Spencer resided in Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinoi. In 1860, Laura Ann Spencer resided in Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Carrollton, Gree. Laura Ann Spencer married John Russell, and had children including Francis James Russell, Juliet Ann Eliza Russell, Spencer Gideon Roussell, William Augustus J Russell. Laura Ann Spencer passed away in 1890 in Greene County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Laura Ann Spencer was born in 1797 in Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA, the child of Gideon Spencer And Elizabeth Betsy Winchell.
  • In 1850, Laura Ann Spencer resided in Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinoi.
  • In 1860, Laura Ann Spencer resided in Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Carrollton, Gree.
  • Laura Ann Spencer married John Russell, and had children including Francis James Russell, Juliet Ann Eliza Russell, Spencer Gideon Roussell, William Augustus J Russell.
  • Laura Ann Spencer passed away in 1890 in Greene County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gideon Spencer
1770–1847
Birth Location: Bennington County, Vermont, USA
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Elizabeth Winchell
1770–1850
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

John Russell
1793–1863
Birth Location: Cavendish, Windsor County, Vermont, USA
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Children(s)

Francis Russell
1836–1900
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, USA
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Spencer Roussell
1828–1906
Birth Location: Greene County, Illinois, USA
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William Russell
1819–1863
Birth Location: St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
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Juliet Russell
1823–1912
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Laura Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Laura Spencer
1797–1890
Birth Place: Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Parents
Gideon Spencer
1770–1847
Bennington County, Vermont, USA
Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Winchell
1770–1850
Grandparents
Gideon Spencer
1741–1819
Windham, Windham County, Connecticut, USA
Zerviah (Seviah) Buck
1742–1827
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Spencer
1714–1748
Sarah Hibbard
1717–1749
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1694–1735
Elizabeth Palmer
1700–1750

Laura Spencer's Descendants

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Laura (Ann) Spencer (16 Mar 1797–30 Jan 1890) m. John Russell (31 Jul 1793–21 Jan 1863)
  1. 1. Francis (James) Russell 1836–1900
  2. 2. Spencer (Gideon) Roussell 1828–1906
  3. 3. William (Augustus J.) Russell 1819–1863
  4. 4. Juliet (Ann Eliza) Russell 1823–1912 m. Alfred (Spaulding) Tilden 1812–1879 m. Bainbridge Gillingham 1826–1886
    1. 1. Charlotte (S) Tilden 1845–1913 m. Leven (B) Richardson 1840– m. Andrew Kelly 1838–
      1. 1. Francis Kelly 1865–1928
      2. 2. Ruth (A) Kelly 1869–1920
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Fredericka) Tilden 1844–1911 m. Stephen (French) Farrow 1843–1924
      1. 1. Frederick (S) Farrow 1877–
      2. 2. Katherine (Tilden) Farrow 1880–
      3. 3. Willis Farrow 1869–
      4. 4. Edgar (A) Farrow 1874–
    3. 3. Kate (Rogers) Tilden 1849–1931 m. John (W.) Gamble 1851–1933
      1. 1. Herbert (R) Gamble 1881–
      2. 2. Ned (L) Gamble 1884–
      3. 3. John (A) Gamble 1887–
      4. 4. Edna Gamble 1873–
      5. 5. Mattie Gamble 1875–
    4. 4. Metta Gillingham 1849–1928 m. David (C B) Rummel 1839–
      1. 1. Fred (A) Rummell 1874–
      2. 2. Harris (D) Rummell 1876–
      3. 3. Nellie (C) Rummell 1878–
    5. 5. Willis (Marian) Gillingham 1859–1915 m. Elizabeth (Belle “Lizzy”) Tatman 1862–1946
      1. 1. John (Calvin) Gillingham 1882–1968 m. Lora (Mae) Wood 1890–1983
        1. 1. Willis (J) Gillingham 1908–1984
        2. 2. Harry (Eugene) Gillingham 1911–2009
        3. 3. Lillian (Bell) Gillingham 1919–1980 m. Evertt Helderman 1903–1992
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Gillingham 1920–2007 m. Perry (Jay) Hetelle 1917–1979 m. Chester (Leroy) Chapman 1922–1985
        5. 5. Loretta (Louise) Gillingham 1922–2018 m. John (Neal) Scheffel 1916–1994
        6. 6. John Gillingham 1923–2003
        7. 7. Edwin (Neal) Gillingham 1924–2023
        8. 8. Betty (Jane) Gillingham 1927–2002 m. Otis Gerson 1916–1987
        9. 9. Neoma (M) Gillingham 1928–2014 m. Ferdinand (B. “Fred”) Schmidt 1916–2012
        10. 10. Jo (Ann) Gillingham 1934–2019 m. Gerald (M) Roth 1923–2002
      2. 2. Maude (M) Gillingham 1884–1990 m. John (Jackson) Conrad 1878–1972
      3. 3. Julia (Josephine) Gillingham 1886–1923 m. George (Bartlett) March 1886–1979
        1. 1. Keith March 1908–
        2. 2. Fred March 1910–
        3. 3. Harvey March 1914–
        4. 4. Neva March 1916–
        5. 5. Grace March 1919–
      4. 4. Mattie (Pearl) Gillingham 1890–1991 m. Claude (Earl “Doc”) Schudel 1887–1954
      5. 5. William (Curtis) Gillingham 1893–1947
      6. 6. Nervia (Bell) Gillingham 1894–1995 m. John (Albert) Euart 1889–1969
      7. 7. Paul (Bainbridge) Gillingham 1902–1999
      8. 8. Emma (Irene) Gillingham 1904–1988 m. Carl (Eugene) Ballard 1902–1987
      9. 9. Infant (Son) Gillingham 1881–1881
    6. 6. Daisy (J) Ross 1862–1938 m. George (Whiting) Ross 1856–1916
    7. 7. John (Russell) Tilden 1846–1846

Laura Spencer's Timeline

4 Records

1797
16 Mar 1797
Birth of Laura Ann Spencer in Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA
1850
1850
Age 53
Laura Ann Spencer resided here in Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois, USA
Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
Laura Ann Spencer resided here in Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Carrollton, Greene, Illinois, USA
Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Carrollton, Greene, Illinois, USA
1890
30 Jan 1890
Age 93
Death of Laura Ann Spencer in Greene County, Illinois, USA
Greene County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1797
    Event Place: Vergennes, Addison County, Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 745; Fa
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 108; Page: 71a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois; Roll: 108; Page: 71a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Carrollton, Greene, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Between Apple Creek and Macoupin, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 745; Fa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Greene County, Illinois, USA
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