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Spencer Woodworth 1866–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1866

Birth Location: Rochester New York

Death Date: 31 Aug 1945

Death Location: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Father: Chauncey Woodworth

Mother: Martha Woodworth

Spouse(s): Elsa Schweser, Susette Mills, Isabella Stevens

Children(s): Marguerite Seely

Spencer Woodworth was born in 1866 in Rochester New York, the child of Chauncey Booth Woodworth And Martha J Woodworth. In 1870, Spencer Woodworth resided in Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA. Spencer Woodworth married Elsa Schweser, Isabella Minnie Stevens, Lucy M Faber, Susette Mills, and had children including Marguerite W Seely. Spencer Woodworth passed away in 1945 in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States.

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Biography

  • Spencer Woodworth was born in 1866 in Rochester New York, the child of Chauncey Booth Woodworth And Martha J Woodworth.
  • In 1870, Spencer Woodworth resided in Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA.
  • Spencer Woodworth married Elsa Schweser, Isabella Minnie Stevens, Lucy M Faber, Susette Mills, and had children including Marguerite W Seely.
  • Spencer Woodworth passed away in 1945 in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Spencer Woodworth's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Woodworth
1866–1945
Birth Place: Rochester New York
Parents
Chauncey Booth Woodworth
1819–1901
South Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Martha (J) Woodworth
1826–1898
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Spencer Woodworth
1780–1855
South Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Amanda Clark
1782–1861
South Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Clark Smith
1790–1865
Jane Huston
1793–1850
Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Woodworth
1757–1823
Esther Fuller
1755–1829
John
1752–1847
Lucy Hammond
1760–1848
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eliphalet Woodworth
1722–1797
Anna Lyman
1724–1808
Josiah Fuller
1728–1797
Margaret Rose
1734–1822
Timothy Clark
1725–1798
Subina Williams
1731–1813
Hezekiah Hammond
1733–1813
Lucy Griffin
1739–1824

Spencer Woodworth's Descendants

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Spencer Woodworth (abt 1866–31 Aug 1945) m. Elsa Schweser (16 March 1892–5 May 1953) m. Susette Mills (Abt. 1864–10 Oct 1948) m. Isabella ("Minnie") Stevens (abt 1865–1892)
  1. 1. Marguerite (W) Seely 1888–1958 m. Lyman (J) Seely 1877–1933
    1. 1. Lyman (Seely) Jr 1907–1975 m. Harriet Seely 1910–1985
      1. 1. Peter (T) Seely 1940–2024
    2. 2. Mary Paulson 1912–1950 m. Arne (Dolerne) Paulsen 1903–1993 m. John (Byer) Wenzel 1906– m. Daniel (H) Shaw 1895–
    3. 3. Constance Dignum 1917–1983 m. Donald (A.) Dingwall 1915–1991 m. Norman (Joselyn) Dignum 1913–1990
      1. 1. Peter (J.) Dignum 1940–1961
    4. 4. Marguerite Seely 1911–1989 m. Lawrence (M.) Drew 1909–1987
      1. 1. Lawrence (S) Drew 1931–1948
    5. 5. Elizabeth (A.) Seeley 1919–1969 m. James (Owen) Power 1924–1976 m. John (Philip) Mandeville 1915–1952
    6. 6. Harry (Woodworth) Seely 1909–1987 m. Gladys Adams 1911–1991 m. Louise (Kent) Linkins 1913–2018
    7. 7. John (Madison) Seeley 1914–1942 m. Julia (Partridge) Dow 1913–1994
      1. 1. Vieva (Woodworth Seely) Luce 1939–2009
      2. 2. Baird (Lyman) Seely 1937–1938
    8. 8. Helen (Arra) Seely 1913–1914

Spencer Woodworth's Timeline

17 Records

1866
16 Aug 1866
Birth of Spencer Woodworth in Rochester New York
Rochester New York
1866
abt 1866
Birth of Spencer Woodworth
None
1870
1870
Age 4
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 9
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester Ward 03, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 03, Monroe, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
1883
1883
Age 17
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
1884
1884
Age 18
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1889
1889, 1890
Age 23
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 26
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester, Monroe, New York
Rochester, Monroe, New York
1910
1910
Age 44
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 54
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
1925
1 June 1925
Age 59
Spencer Woodworth resided here in New York, Bronx, New York, United States
New York, Bronx, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 64
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey
Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 74
Spencer Woodworth resided here in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1945
11 Aug 1945
Age 79
Death of Spencer Woodworth in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
1945
31 Aug 1945
Age 79
Death of Spencer Woodworth in Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States
Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1866
    Event Place: Rochester New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1410; Volume #: Roll 1410 - Certificates: 110000-110375, 10 Nov 1920-12 Nov 1920
    [2] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2428; Volume #: Roll 2428 - Certificates: 371350-371849, 14 Feb 1924-16 Feb 1924
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: Halcyon; Year: 1883
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02315; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-343B
    [5] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [6] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [7] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 08; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 21
    [8] New York, State Census, 1892
    [9] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51
    [10] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0228; FHL microfilm: 2341051
    [11] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 862; Page: 85A; Enumeration District: 076
    [12] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_969; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552468
    [13] New York, State Census, 1875
    [14] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 26; Page Number: 66
    [15] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375003
    [16] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 87; Film Description: 1905 Wayne - 1906 Emmet
    [17] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [18] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Record; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1945; Publication Place: Hackensack, New Jersey, USA; ,0.4782484,0.7583185,0.6132122&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1866

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889, 1890
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: Rochester, New York Directory, 1888-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rochester Ward 3, Monroe, New York; Roll: M593_969; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552468

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 03, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York; Roll: 862; Page: 85A; Enumeration District: 076

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; Yearbook Title: Halcyon; Year: 1883

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Rochester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Rochester, Monroe, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1898
    Event Place: Rochester, New York
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Democrat and Chronicle - 14 Jan 1898 - Page 13, Mrs. C.B. Woodworth (Martha Jane Smith)

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rochester Ward 6, Monroe, New York; Roll: T624_990; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1375003

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livonia, Livingston, New York; Roll: T625_1118; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 51

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1921
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 26; Page Number: 66

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: New York, Bronx, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 08; City: New York; County: Bronx; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0228; FHL microfilm: 2341051

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1932
    Event Place: Paterson, New Jersey
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News - 7 Oct 1932 - Page 17, Marriage of Schweser / Woodworth

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02315; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-343B

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02315; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 2-343B

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Hackensack, New Jersey
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Record - 13 Aug 1945 - Page 2, Obituary for Harrv Spencer Woodworth (Aged 78) 13 Aug 1945

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cartagena Colo
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1921; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 26; Page Number: 66

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Livonia, NY
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1410; Volume #: Roll 1410 - Certificates: 110000-110375, 10 Nov 1920-12 Nov 1920

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 87; Film Description: 1905 Wayne - 1906 Emmet

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rye, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2428; Volume #: Roll 2428 - Certificates: 371350-371849, 14 Feb 1924-16 Feb 1924

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Teaneck
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Record; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1945; Publication Place: Hackensack, New Jersey, USA; ,0.4782484,0.7583185,0.6132122&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Record; Publication Date: 13 Aug 1945; Publication Place: Hackensack, New Jersey, USA; ,0.4782484,0.7583185,0.6132122&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1945
    Event Place: Teaneck, Bergen, New Jersey, United States

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