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Thomas Spencer 1751–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1751

Birth Location: Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1854

Death Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Father: Thomas Spencer

Mother: Elizabeth Flournoy

Spouse(s): Mary MITCHELL

Children(s): Elizabeth Spencer, Mary Spencer, James Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Thomas Spencer, William Spencer, Martha Spencer, John Spencer, Martha Spencer, William Spencer, William Spencer

Thomas Spencer was born in 1751 in Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, the child of Thomas Spencer And Elizabeth Julia Flournoy. Thomas Spencer married Mary Polly Mitchell, and had children including Elizabeth Spencer, James Mitchell Spencer, John Butler Spencer, Martha Spencer, Mary H Spencer, Sarah Cary Spencer, Thomas Spencer, William Billy Spencer, William Billy Spencer, William Mitchell Sr Spencer. Thomas Spencer passed away in 1854 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • Thomas Spencer was born in 1751 in Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States, the child of Thomas Spencer And Elizabeth Julia Flournoy.
  • Thomas Spencer married Mary Polly Mitchell, and had children including Elizabeth Spencer, James Mitchell Spencer, John Butler Spencer, Martha Spencer, Mary H Spencer, Sarah Cary Spencer, Thomas Spencer, William Billy Spencer, William Billy Spencer, William Mitchell Sr Spencer.
  • Thomas Spencer passed away in 1854 in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Spencer
1721–1781
Birth Location: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Flournoy
1721–1793
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary MITCHELL
1772–1856
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MM

Children(s)

Elizabeth Spencer
1802–1855
Birth Location: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
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Mary Spencer
1805–1885
Birth Location: Willamson County, Tennessee, United States
MS
James Spencer
1809–1885
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
JS
Sarah Spencer
1813–1893
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
SS
Thomas Spencer
1798–1862
Birth Location: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
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William Spencer
1797–1878
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
WS
Martha Spencer
1794–1854
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
MS
John Spencer
1813–1861
Birth Location: Charlotte County, Virginia, USA
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Martha Spencer
1794–1854
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
MS
William Spencer
1797–1878
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
WS
William Spencer
1797–1878
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina
WS

Thomas Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Spencer
1751–1854
Birth Place: Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Spencer
1721–1781
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Julia) Flournoy
1721–1793
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Spencer
1682–1751
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Mary Gooch
1715–1737
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Jean (Jacques) Flournoy
1686–1739
Genève, Genève, Zwitserland
Mary (Elizabeth) Williams
1695–1740
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Spencer
1639–1702
Anne Woodward
1662–1723
Claiborne Gooch
1676–1750
Mildred Thompson
1685–1750
Jacques Flournoy
1657–1723
Julia Eyraud
1664–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham SPENCER
1602–1657
Judith Scrivener
1613–1660
William Woodward
1631–1690
Martha West
1639–1723
William Gooch
1656–1714
Ursula Claiborne
1650–1705
John Thompson
1660–1711
Rebecca Clairborne
1657–1699
Jacques Flournoy
1608–1675
Judith Puerari
1624–1675
Caspard Eyraud
1632–1683
Rachel Lazarescu
1641–

Thomas Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Spencer (16 Jun 1751–1854) m. Mary (Polly) MITCHELL (6 Jun 1772–1856)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Spencer 1802–1855
  2. 2. Mary (H) Spencer 1805–1885
  3. 3. James (Mitchell) Spencer 1809–1885 m. Mary Copeland 1818–1854 m. Scicily Foster 1805–1841 m. Emily Gregory 1816–1881
    1. 1. Mitchell (Lafayette) Spencer 1852–1906
    2. 2. Mary (Matilda) SPENCER 1843–1892
    3. 3. John (Copeland) Spencer 1844–1903
    4. 4. Martha Spencer 1847–1927
    5. 5. William (Benjamin) SPENCER 1850–1913
    6. 6. Catherine Spencer 1854–1940
    7. 7. Stephen (Franklin) Spencer 1832–1859
    8. 8. Thomas (Jefferson) Spencer 1836–1920
    9. 9. Sarah Spencer 1833–1909
    10. 10. James (F) Spencer 1841–1866
    11. 11. Mary (Catherine) Spencer 1839–1912
  4. 4. Sarah (Cary) Spencer 1813–1893 m. James Reed 1809–1850
    1. 1. Susan (Reed) (Franklin) 1849–
  5. 5. Thomas Spencer 1798–1862 m. Nancy Douthit 1807–1885
    1. 1. James Spencer 1824–1859
    2. 2. Sgt. (John) Spencer 1829–1908 m. Lucinda Scarborough 1829–1908
      1. 1. Nancy (Alice) Spencer 1861–1941
      2. 2. George Spencer 1872–1943
      3. 3. Francis (Marion) Spencer 1853–1939
      4. 4. Valentine Spencer 1859–1940
      5. 5. Andrew (Jackson Sr) Spencer 1851–1890
      6. 6. Sarah (A) Spencer 1856–1935
      7. 7. William Spencer 1869–1873
      8. 8. John Spencer 1866–1867
      9. 9. Elizabeth Spencer 1849–1949
      10. 10. James (Eck) Spencer 1859–1935
    3. 3. Sarah Spencer 1831–1860 m. Thomas (Edward Sr) Duty 1835–1912
      1. 1. Willis (C.) Duty 1866–1932
      2. 2. John (V) Duty 1863–1922
      3. 3. Manecy (Jane) Duty 1859–1935
      4. 4. Charles (Seymour) Duty 1868–1942
      5. 5. James (M.) Duty 1856–
      6. 6. Nancy (Ann) Duty 1857–1924
      7. 7. Thomas (Edward Jr) Duty 1870–1949
    4. 4. Nancy Spencer 1842–1858
    5. 5. Ellis Spencer 1836–1916 m. Mary (Ann) Taylor 1841–1870 m. Sarah (Amanda) Hopper 1843–1896
      1. 1. John (T.) Spencer 1862–1947 m. Martha (Ellen) Edwards 1860–1935
        1. 1. Delis (Dee Clifton) Spencer 1883–1967 m. Bessie (May) Gilbert 1885–
        2. 2. John (Herbert) Spencer 1895–1896
        3. 3. Effie (May) Spencer 1890–1969 m. William (Henry) Neff 1879–1976
        4. 4. SYLVESTER (CARL) SPENCER 1886–1948 m. Carrie (Belle Tucker Litton (third) wife) 1890–1929 m. Hazel (C. Chrisman) (Frizbie) 1896–1984
        5. 5. Hazel Spencer 1897–1995 m. Enos (James) Willard 1882–1972
        6. 6. Lee (Roy) Spencer 1889–1962 m. Verna Spencer 1888–
        7. 7. Emma (Cordelia) Spencer 1885–1960 m. Orval (Franklin) MARTIN 1881–1962
      2. 2. Louisa Spencer 1869–1952
      3. 3. Nora (B.) Spencer 1867–1933
      4. 4. Hattie Spencer 1859–1941 m. Eli (Andrew) Redfern –1907
        1. 1. Loran (E) Redfern 1901–
      5. 5. Nancy Spencer 1865–1905
      6. 6. William Spencer 1885–1968 m. Anna (Belle) Saye 1887–1929
        1. 1. Archie (Fayo) Spencer 1910–1978
        2. 2. Als Spencer 1913–
        3. 3. Oral (E) Spencer 1915–
        4. 4. Dorothy (E) Spencer 1920–
        5. 5. Eugene Spencer 1915–
      7. 7. Thomas (Eugene) Spencer 1882–1965
      8. 8. Belle Spencer 1859–
      9. 9. Earl Spencer 1885–
    6. 6. Elizabeth Spencer 1821–1823
    7. 7. William Spencer 1826–1845 m. Charlottie (Jane) Webb 1827–1919
      1. 1. John (F) Spencer 1849–
      2. 2. Joseph (Franklin) Spencer 1850–1930
    8. 8. Mary (A) Spencer 1828–1925
    9. 9. Thomas Spencer 1833–1918 m. Melvina (C) Lingo 1830–1856 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Hamilton 1835–1914
      1. 1. Eugene (J) Spencer 1853–
      2. 2. Henry (Elvis) Spencer 1878–1980
      3. 3. Martha (E) Spencer 1869–1871
      4. 4. Samuel (B) Spencer 1872–1944
      5. 5. Ellis (Judson) Spencer 1855–1929 m. Elizabeth 1851–1930
        1. 1. Samuel (Thomas) Spencer 1883–1936
        2. 2. Harry (Alonzo) Spencer 1889–1958
        3. 3. Henry (Elmer) Spencer 1891–1959
        4. 4. Albert (Leroy) Spencer 1884–1925
        5. 5. Lena (Ethel) Spencer 1893–1975
        6. 6. Otis Spencer 1875–
        7. 7. Lizzie (E) Spencer 1876–
        8. 8. William Spencer 1878–
        9. 9. Ellis (C) Spencer 1883–
        10. 10. Alma Spencer 1887–
      6. 6. Aratia Spenser 1861–
      7. 7. Mary (M.) Spenser 1865–
    10. 10. Aron Spencer 1835–1835
    11. 11. Sallie (Jane) Spencer 1839–1867
    12. 12. Morgan Spencer 1822–1851
  6. 6. William (Billy) Spencer 1797–1878
  7. 7. Martha Spencer 1794–1854
  8. 8. John (Butler) Spencer 1813–1861
  9. 9. Martha Spencer 1794–1854
  10. 10. William ("Billy") Spencer 1797–1878
  11. 11. William (Mitchell Sr) Spencer 1797–1878

Thomas Spencer's Timeline

15 Records

1739
1739
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Hyde, North Carolina, United States
Hyde, North Carolina, United States
1751
16 Jun 1751
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States
1767
1 Jul 1767
Age 16
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
1767
1 Jul 1767
Age 16
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Hyde, North Carolina, United States
Hyde, North Carolina, United States
1782
1782-1785
Age 31
Thomas Spencer resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Age 39
Thomas Spencer resided here in Hyde, North Carolina, United States
Hyde, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 49
Thomas Spencer resided here in Hyde, North Carolina
Hyde, North Carolina
1806
6 Jul 1806
Age 55
Death of Thomas Spencer in Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Charlotte, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 59
Thomas Spencer resided here in Hyde, North Carolina, United States
Hyde, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 69
Thomas Spencer resided here in Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 79
Thomas Spencer resided here in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 89
Thomas Spencer resided here in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 99
Thomas Spencer resided here in Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
1854
Jan 1854
Age 103
Death of Thomas Spencer in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
1854
1854
Age 103
Death of Thomas Spencer in Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1767
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 63A; Image: .
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 142 : 1918
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 90

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1739
    Event Place: Hyde, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1767
    Event Place: Hyde, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1751
    Event Place: Briery Church, Charlotte, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782-1785
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Heads of families at the first census of the United States taken in the year 1790. : records of the state enumerations, 1782 to

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Hyde, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Hyde, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 443; Image: 580; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hyde, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hyde, North Carolina; Roll: 34; Page: 376; Image: 23; Family History Library Film: 337910

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Hyde, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Hyde, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 124; Image: 0337913; Family History Library Film: 00429

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: M33_123; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 2, Lincoln, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 63A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1806
    Event Place: Charlotte, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 142 : 1918
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 90

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1854
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, United States
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