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Ray Emory Spencer 1903–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1903

Birth Location: Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 1977

Death Location: Runnells, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: W Spencer

Mother: Ary Runner

Spouse(s): Esther Bacon, Evelyn Gustafson

Children(s):

In 1903, Ray Emory Spencer entered the world in Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to W H Spencer And Ary Runner. In 1950, Ray Emory Spencer resided in Boone, Boone, Iowa, USA. Ray Emory Spencer married Esther Grace Bacon, Evelyn Gustafson, and had children including Michael Spencer. Ray Emory Spencer passed away in 1977 in Runnells, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Ray Emory Spencer entered the world in Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to W H Spencer And Ary Runner.
  • In 1950, Ray Emory Spencer resided in Boone, Boone, Iowa, USA.
  • Ray Emory Spencer married Esther Grace Bacon, Evelyn Gustafson, and had children including Michael Spencer.
  • Ray Emory Spencer passed away in 1977 in Runnells, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ray Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Ray Spencer
1903–1977
Birth Place: Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA
Parents
W H Spencer
1875–1938
Ary Runner
1878–1965
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ray Spencer's Timeline

3 Records

1903
3 Jun 1903
Birth of Ray Emory Spencer in Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA
Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Ray Emory Spencer resided here in Boone, Boone, Iowa, USA
Boone, Boone, Iowa, USA
1977
1977
Age 74
Death of Ray Emory Spencer
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Runnells, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 474
    [2] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [3] Iowa, Marriage Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records,1941-1943; Record Type: Marriage
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Boone, Boone, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 474

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1977
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Runnells, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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