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Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer 1853–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 April 1853

Birth Location: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 28 May 1892

Death Location: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jesse Mathis

Mother: Jessie Sprouse

Spouse(s): Felex Spencer

Children(s): Boss Spencer, Lillie Spencer, Lila Spencer, John Spencer

In 1853, Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Jesse Mathis And Jessie Sally Sprouse. In 1880, Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer resided in Braytonville, Union, South Carolina, USA. Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer married Felex Spencer, and had children including Boss Spencer, John Spencer, Lila Spencer, Lillie Spencer. Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer passed away in 1892 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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  • In 1853, Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer entered the world in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Jesse Mathis And Jessie Sally Sprouse.
  • In 1880, Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer resided in Braytonville, Union, South Carolina, USA.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer married Felex Spencer, and had children including Boss Spencer, John Spencer, Lila Spencer, Lillie Spencer.
  • Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer passed away in 1892 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Martha Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Martha Spencer
1853–1892
Birth Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Jesse Mathis
1830–1903
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Jessie (Sally) Sprouse
1831–1890
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Spencer's Descendants

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Martha (Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis) Spencer (15 April 1853–28 May 1892) m. Felex Spencer (14 November 1850–17 June 1917)
  1. 1. Boss Spencer 1875–1944 m. Madora (" Dora" Etta Mullinax) Spencer 1879–1962
    1. 1. Gracie Daniel 1902–2000 m. Earley (or Earlie Aubrey) Daniel 1899–1941
      1. 1. Junior (Earl Daniel) Jr 1924–2009 m. Ann (Or Annie Lois Fowler Daniels) Howell 1930–2021
        1. 1. Danny (Earl) Daniels 1948–1968
      2. 2. Grace (C or Nellie or Nell Daniel) Freshour 1929–2016
      3. 3. Richter (A) Daniel 1926–2016
      4. 4. Dessie (Daniel) Cudd 1919–2003
      5. 5. Dessie Cudd 1919–2003 m. Thomas (Eugene) Cudd 1919–1974
        1. 1. Wilson (E Cudd) Sr 1938–2012
      6. 6. E (Cornelia) Scruggs 1922–2011 m. Grover (C Scruggs) Jr 1921–1992
        1. 1. Donald (E) Scruggs 1942–2018
      7. 7. Roberta (M Daniel) Cook 1921–2007
    2. 2. Walter (Oree) Spencer 1910–1995
    3. 3. Martha (Maybell Spencer) Phillips 1898–1987
    4. 4. Jean (Amazine Spencer) Barnhill 1908–1992
    5. 5. Faye (Sue Spencer) Sellars 1906–1975
    6. 6. James (Erskine) Spencer 1913–1971
  2. 2. Lillie Spencer 1872–
  3. 3. Lila Spencer 1875–
  4. 4. John Spencer 1877–

Martha Spencer's Timeline

3 Records

1853
15 April 1853
Birth of Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 27
Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer resided here in Braytonville, Union, South Carolina, USA
Braytonville, Union, South Carolina, USA
1892
28 May 1892
Age 39
Death of Martha Elizabeth "Betty" Mathis Spencer in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America
Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 April 1853
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Braytonville, Union, South Carolina; Roll: 1242; Page: 482b; Enumeration District: 153
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Braytonville, Union, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Braytonville, Union, South Carolina; Roll: 1242; Page: 482b; Enumeration District: 153

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1892
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States of America

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