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Lula Rebecca Spencer 1875–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1875

Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 17 Oct 1944

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States

Father: Columbus Spencer

Mother: Madora Blanton

Spouse(s): Rufus PORTER

Children(s): Wofford Porter, Lounette Porter, Arthur Porter, Guy Porter, Horace Porter, Edward Porter, Rufus Porter, Mason Porter, GRADY PORTER

The story of Lula Rebecca Spencer began in 1875 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1900, Lula Rebecca Spencer resided in White Plains Township (East Part), Cherokee, South. In 1910, Lula Rebecca Spencer resided in White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina. Lula Rebecca Spencer married Rufus Sim Porter, and had children including Abbie Sue Porter, Arthur Bevin Porter, Edward Sherrill Porter, Floy Porter, Grady D Porter, Grady Darwin Porter, Guy Sim Porter, Horace Crawley Porter, Lounette Porter, Mason Columbus Porter, Monroe Flemmons Porter, Rufus Veed Porter, Wofford Dill Porter. Lula Rebecca Spencer passed away in 1944 in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lula Rebecca Spencer began in 1875 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Lula Rebecca Spencer resided in White Plains Township (East Part), Cherokee, South.
  • In 1910, Lula Rebecca Spencer resided in White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina.
  • Lula Rebecca Spencer married Rufus Sim Porter, and had children including Abbie Sue Porter, Arthur Bevin Porter, Edward Sherrill Porter, Floy Porter, Grady D Porter, Grady Darwin Porter, Guy Sim Porter, Horace Crawley Porter, Lounette Porter, Mason Columbus Porter, Monroe Flemmons Porter, Rufus Veed Porter, Wofford Dill Porter.
  • Lula Rebecca Spencer passed away in 1944 in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lula Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Lula Spencer
1875–1944
Birth Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Columbus Spencer
1849–1920
Union, South Carolina, United States
Madora Blanton
1855–1900
South Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas Spencer
1825–1920
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Catherine Sparks
1827–1876
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1796–1865
Mary Sprouse
1802–1860
Shelton Sparks
1812–1864
Rebecca Stotts
1811–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Spencer
1775–
Maryann
1775–1845
William Sprouse
1750–1820
Mary
1775–1796
Jacob Sparks
1780–1850
Suzannah Brown
1790–1850

Lula Spencer's Descendants

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Lula (Rebecca) Spencer (9 Jul 1875–17 Oct 1944) m. Rufus (Sim) PORTER (Feb 5 1872–feb 16 1922)
  1. 1. Wofford (Dill) Porter 1917–1961
  2. 2. Lounette Porter 1914–1991
  3. 3. Arthur (Bevin) Porter 1912–1964
  4. 4. Guy (Sim) Porter 1910–1985
  5. 5. Horace (Crawley) Porter 1902–1969
  6. 6. Edward (Sherrill) Porter 1898–1985
  7. 7. Rufus (Veed) Porter 1896–1959
  8. 8. Mason (Columbus) Porter 1894–1963
  9. 9. GRADY (DARWIN) PORTER 1906–1994 m. FLORENCE MAYNOR 1910–1956
    1. 1. BARBARA (ANN) PORTER 1938–2017 m. OLIN (RAY) phillips 1934–2008

Lula Spencer's Timeline

4 Records

1875
9 Jul 1875
Birth of Lula Rebecca Spencer in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 25
Lula Rebecca Spencer resided here in White Plains Township (East Part), Cherokee, South Carolina
White Plains Township (East Part), Cherokee, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 35
Lula Rebecca Spencer resided here in White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina
White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina
1944
17 Oct 1944
Age 69
Death of Lula Rebecca Spencer in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 1104.
    [3] South Carolina Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: White Plains Township (East Part), Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Plains, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 1104.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: South Carolina Death Records

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