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Roswell SPENCER 1793–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1793

Birth Location: Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 12 Mar 1860

Death Location: Cromwell, Connecticut, USA

Father: Thomas SPENCER

Mother: Lydia BACON

Spouse(s): Mary FORD

Children(s): Elias SPENCER, Emily SPENCER, Harriet SPENCER, Harvey SPENCER, Jane Barber, Mary SPENCER, Rachel Spencer, Rollin None

Roswell SPENCER was born in 1793 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA, the child of Thomas Spencer And Lydia Bacon. In 1830, Roswell SPENCER resided in Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. In 1830, Roswell SPENCER resided in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. Roswell SPENCER married Mary Ford, and had children including Elias Spencer, Emily A Spencer, Harriet C Spencer, Harvey T Spencer, Jane L Barber, Mary A Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Rollin. Roswell SPENCER passed away in 1860 in Cromwell, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • Roswell SPENCER was born in 1793 in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA, the child of Thomas Spencer And Lydia Bacon.
  • In 1830, Roswell SPENCER resided in Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1830, Roswell SPENCER resided in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.
  • Roswell SPENCER married Mary Ford, and had children including Elias Spencer, Emily A Spencer, Harriet C Spencer, Harvey T Spencer, Jane L Barber, Mary A Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Rollin.
  • Roswell SPENCER passed away in 1860 in Cromwell, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas SPENCER
1750–1814
Birth Location: Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
TS
Lydia BACON
1754–1826
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

Mary FORD
1800–1869
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
MF

Children(s)

Elias SPENCER
1835–1836
Birth Location: –
ES
Emily SPENCER
1845–
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
ES
Harriet SPENCER
1832–
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
HS
Harvey SPENCER
1821–
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
HS
Jane Barber
1825–1897
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
JB
Mary SPENCER
1828–
Birth Location: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
MS
Rachel Spencer
1840–1887
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
RS
Rollin None
1834–
Birth Location: Connecticut, USA
R

Roswell SPENCER's Ancestors

Self
Roswell SPENCER
1793–1860
Birth Place: Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Thomas SPENCER
1750–1814
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Lydia BACON
1754–1826
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Jared SPENCER
1725–1756
Wallingford, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Susannah DICKINSON
1727–1804
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Nathaniel BACON
1707–1792
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Ame SAGE
1709–1759
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jared Spencer
1699–
Elizabeth SHALER
1700–1766
Joseph Dickinson
1694–1762
Hester
1694–
Nathaniel BACON
1674–1759
Hannah WETMORE
1681–1722
Jonathan Sage
1675–1712
Amy Bidwell
1678–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jared Spencer
1669–1744
Deborah BIRGE
1671–1714
Nathaniel BACON
1630–1706
Ann MILLER
1633–1680

Roswell SPENCER's Descendants

1.
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Roswell SPENCER (17 Sep 1793–12 Mar 1860) m. Mary FORD (1800–18 Oct 1869)
  1. 1. Elias SPENCER 1835–1836
  2. 2. Emily (A) SPENCER 1845–
  3. 3. Harriet (C) SPENCER 1832–
  4. 4. Harvey (T) SPENCER 1821–
  5. 5. Jane (L.) Barber 1825–1897 m. Nathan (G.) Barber 1829–1859
    1. 1. Dan BARBER 1856–
    2. 2. Edson Barber 1855–1922 m. Ella (L.) TUCKER 1868–1951
      1. 1. Edson (N) Barber 1896–1951 m. Minnie (E) Murray 1876–1947
      2. 2. Lyman (Leroy) BARBER 1890–1893
      3. 3. Raymo (W) Barber 1888–1957 m. Unknown Unidentified 1895–1957 m. Este 1896–1957
        1. 1. William (J) Barbour 1919–1973 m. Anna Pergoda 1922–1972
    3. 3. Ella (Jane) BARBER 1857–1930 m. Henry (F) Gilnack 1846–1927
      1. 1. Irma (B) Gilnack 1886–1954
      2. 2. Ernest (Pliny) Gilnack 1882–1949
      3. 3. Winfred (Bertran) Gilnack 1890–1960
      4. 4. Elmer (Henry) Gilnack 1896–1951
      5. 5. Henry (Barber) Gilnock 1882–
    4. 4. Jane BARBER 1854–1855
    5. 5. Nathan BARBER 1859–1863
    6. 6. Walter (S.) BARBER 1858–1868
  6. 6. Mary (A) SPENCER 1828–
  7. 7. Rachel Spencer 1840–1887
  8. 8. Rollin 1834–

Roswell SPENCER's Timeline

8 Records

1793
17 Sep 1793
Birth of Roswell SPENCER in Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
1830
1830
Age 37
Roswell SPENCER resided here in Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1830
1830
Age 37
Roswell SPENCER resided here in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1840
1840
Age 47
Roswell SPENCER resided here in Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1840
1840
Age 47
Roswell SPENCER resided here in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1850
1850
Age 57
Roswell SPENCER resided here in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1860
12 Mar 1860
Age 67
Death of Roswell SPENCER in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1860
12 Mar 1860
Age 67
Death of Roswell SPENCER in Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1793
    Event Place: Barkhamsted, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions
    [4] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: M432_44; Page: 359B; Image: .
    [6] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1860
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: M432_44; Page: 359B; Image: .
    [8] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [9] Connecticut Town Birth Records, Pre-1870 (Barbour Collection)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Middletown Ward 1, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Middletown Ward 1, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; Roll: M432_44; Page: 359B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut
    Record Source: U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1860

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1860
    Event Place: Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions
    [2] Connecticut, Church Record Abstracts
    [3] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index
    [4] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, Census Year: 1860
    [5] Connecticut, Find a Grave Index
    [6] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1860
    Event Place: Cromwell, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cromwell, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions
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