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Reuben Spencer 1741–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1741

Birth Location: Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States

Death Date: 1808

Death Location: Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA

Father: John Spencer

Mother: Eunice Spencer

Spouse(s): Ruth Spencer

Children(s): Ruth *, Russell Spencer, Philip Spencer, Reuben Spencer

The story of Reuben Spencer began in 1741 in Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States. In 1800, Reuben Spencer resided in Litchfield, Herkimer, New York. Reuben Spencer married Ruth Spencer, and had children including Hoziah Spencer, Philip Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Reuben Spencer, Russell Spencer, Ruth Spencer. Reuben Spencer passed away in 1808 in Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Spencer began in 1741 in Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States.
  • In 1800, Reuben Spencer resided in Litchfield, Herkimer, New York.
  • Reuben Spencer married Ruth Spencer, and had children including Hoziah Spencer, Philip Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Reuben Spencer, Russell Spencer, Ruth Spencer.
  • Reuben Spencer passed away in 1808 in Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Spencer
1741–1808
Birth Place: Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States
Parents
John Spencer
1710–1777
Suffield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Eunice Spencer
1719–1796
Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
William Spencer
1669–1745
Suffield, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Mehitabel MASCRAFT
1683–1769
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Eunice Phelps
1688–1732
Windsor, Hartford, CT
Benjamin Moore
1693–1745
Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas II
1636–1698
Esther Andrews
1641–1691
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Spencer
1607–1687
William Andrews
1607–1659
Abigail Andrews
1610–1682

Reuben Spencer's Descendants

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Reuben Spencer (14 Jun 1741–1808) m. Ruth Spencer (23 October 1744–1815)
  1. 1. Ruth (Spencer) * 1763–1844 m. Benjamin Denslow 1760–1851
    1. 1. Philander Denslow 1784–
    2. 2. Sardis Denslow 1786–
    3. 3. Joseph Denslow 1790–
    4. 4. Alcena Denslow 1794–1879
    5. 5. Charity Denslow 1807–1876 m. James (Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1800–1858
      1. 1. Nancy (Hannah Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1825–1880 m. James (Henry) Brando 1828–1860
        1. 1. Eugene (Everet) Brando 1857–1939 m. Maria (Jane) Gleason 1857–1953 m. Mary (Belle "Marie") Holloway 1868–1921 m. Kitty Brands 1885–
        2. 2. Marlon (H) Brando 1842–1900
        3. 3. Frank (Morton) Brando 1849–1920
        4. 4. Adelaide (L) Brando –1849
      2. 2. Alonzo (Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josslyn 1837–
      3. 3. Leroy (D. Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1839–
      4. 4. Homer (L. Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1842–1896
      5. 5. Helen (A. \ C. Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1845–
      6. 6. Olivia (Jocelyn \ Joslin \) Josselyn 1849–
    6. 6. Lyman (Carlos) Denslow 1810–1836
  2. 2. Russell Spencer 1773–1856
  3. 3. Philip Spencer 1781–1856
  4. 4. Reuben Spencer 1768–1808

Reuben Spencer's Timeline

3 Records

1741
14 Jun 1741
Birth of Reuben Spencer in Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States
Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 59
Reuben Spencer resided here in Litchfield, Herkimer, New York
Litchfield, Herkimer, New York
1808
1808
Age 67
Death of Reuben Spencer in Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1741
    Event Place: Suffield, Hart, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York; Series: M32; Roll: 21; Page: 526,527; Image: 466; Family History Library Film: 193709

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Litchfield, Herkimer, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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