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Ruth Spencer 1825–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1825

Birth Location: Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 27 Mar 1897

Death Location: Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Beesville, N.B.

Father: George Spencer

Mother: Mary Doherty

Spouse(s): Robert Reid

Children(s): Thomas Reid, Margaret Amos, John Reid, George Reid, Rachel Reid, Joseph Reid, Eliza Reid, Isaac Reid, Mary Reid, Margaret Reid

In 1825, Ruth Spencer entered the world in Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to George Spencer And Mary Doherty. In 1861, Ruth Spencer resided in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. In 1881, Ruth Spencer resided in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. Ruth Spencer married Robert William Reid, and had children including Eliza Ann Reid, George Spencer Reid, Isaac Doherty Reid, John Reid, Joseph Reid, Margaret Jane Amos, Margaret Reid, Mary Jane Reid, Rachel Reid, Thomas Reid. Ruth Spencer passed away in 1897 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Beesville, N.B..

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Biography

  • In 1825, Ruth Spencer entered the world in Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to George Spencer And Mary Doherty.
  • In 1861, Ruth Spencer resided in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In 1881, Ruth Spencer resided in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Ruth Spencer married Robert William Reid, and had children including Eliza Ann Reid, George Spencer Reid, Isaac Doherty Reid, John Reid, Joseph Reid, Margaret Jane Amos, Margaret Reid, Mary Jane Reid, Rachel Reid, Thomas Reid.
  • Ruth Spencer passed away in 1897 in Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Beesville, N.B..

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Spencer
1825–1897
Birth Place: Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
George Spencer
1799–1866
Great Village, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Doherty
1802–1850
Labadish, Parish Ramoghy, County Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
John Spencer
1766–1835
Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rebecca (Mary) Deyarmond
1766–1801
County Donegal, Ireland
William Doherty
1765–1818
Labadish, Parish Ramoghy, County Donegal, Ireland
Marjorie Fetters
1771–1841
Parish of Reagh, Donegal, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Spencer
1710–1794
Jane Collins
1740–1793
Alexander (Deyarmond)
1735–1785
Mary Barnhill
1736–1818
Issac Doherty
1720–1792
Griselda Patton
1725–
John Fetters
1745–1790
Matilda Parsons
1750–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1680–1750
Mattie Gregg
1680–
Alex Deyarmond
1715–1775
Mary Johnston
1720–1764
Manus ODogherty
1685–1725
Mrs. ODogherty
1688–
Isaac Patton
1700–
Grezelda Porter
1705–
Richard Sr
1720–1785
Elizabeth Feathers
1725–1785

Ruth Spencer's Descendants

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Ruth Spencer (17 Jul 1825–27 Mar 1897) m. Robert (William) Reid (15 Nov 1822–03 Jul 1905)
  1. 1. Thomas Reid 1859–
  2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Amos 1884–1956
  3. 3. John Reid 1853–1933 m. Lois Pyne 1857–
    1. 1. James (Park) Reid 1879–
    2. 2. Mary (M) Reid 1881–1922
    3. 3. George (Frederick) Reid 1886–
    4. 4. Anthony (Bell) Reid 1889–1969
    5. 5. Thomas (Dunn) Reid 1877–1951
    6. 6. John (Albert) Reid 1886–
    7. 7. Robert (William) Reid 1882–
  4. 4. George (Spencer) Reid 1864–1941 m. Margaret (Bell) Stevens 1870–1952
    1. 1. Roy (Angus MacFarlane) Reid 1902–1987 m. Dora (Annie) Farrer 1908–2003
      1. 1. Florence (Reta) Reid 1932–2013
      2. 2. Joan (Josephine) Reid 1934–1986
    2. 2. Clara Reid 1889–1980 m. Samul (Mac) Kenney 1891–1967
      1. 1. Ruth (Florence) McKenney 1919–2002 m. Rexleigh (Paul) Moore 1917–1982
        1. 1. Dianne (Carmen) Moore 1941–2004 m. Ellis (John) Nauffts 1937–2014
        2. 2. Luetta (Ruth) Moore 1940–2018 m. William (Edward Francis Lockhart) Jr 1932–2010
      2. 2. Carl (Reid) MacKenney 1917–1989
      3. 3. Elmer McKenny 1921–
      4. 4. Verna McKenny 1923–
      5. 5. Aileen McKenny 1925–
  5. 5. Rachel Reid 1851–1911
  6. 6. Joseph Reid 1842–1919
  7. 7. Eliza (Ann) Reid 1848–1935
  8. 8. Isaac (Doherty) Reid 1859–1862
  9. 9. Mary (Jane) Reid 1846–1899
  10. 10. Margaret Reid 1870–

Ruth Spencer's Timeline

5 Records

1825
17 Jul 1825
Birth of Ruth Spencer in Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1861
1861
Age 36
Ruth Spencer resided here in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
1881
1881
Age 56
Ruth Spencer resided here in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
1891
1891
Age 66
Ruth Spencer resided here in Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
1897
27 Mar 1897
Age 72
Death of Ruth Spencer in Mill Branch, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
Mill Branch, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1825
    Event Place: Londonderry, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Weldford, Kent, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6300; Family No: 65
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1002-1003
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Weldford, Kent, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13185; Page: 27; Family No: 103
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1002-1003

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Weldford, Kent, New Brunswick; Roll: C_13185; Page: 27; Family No: 103

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Weldford, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Weldford, Kent, New Brunswick; Roll: T-6300; Family No: 65

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1897
    Event Place: Mill Branch, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Methodist Church Cemetery, Beesville, N.B.
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

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