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Walter Spencer 1788–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 AUG 1788

Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 16 Aug 1864

Death Location: Polk County, Missouri, USA

Father: Walter Spencer

Mother: Sarah Jackson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Robinson

Children(s): Walter Spencer

In 1788, Walter Spencer entered the world in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Walter Spencer And Sarah Jackson. In 1850, Walter Spencer resided in District 71, Polk, Missouri. In 1860, Walter Spencer resided in Marion, Polk, Missouri, United States. Walter Spencer married Elizabeth Robinson, and had children including Walter Keen Spencer. Walter Spencer passed away in 1864 in Polk County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Walter Spencer entered the world in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Walter Spencer And Sarah Jackson.
  • In 1850, Walter Spencer resided in District 71, Polk, Missouri.
  • In 1860, Walter Spencer resided in Marion, Polk, Missouri, United States.
  • Walter Spencer married Elizabeth Robinson, and had children including Walter Keen Spencer.
  • Walter Spencer passed away in 1864 in Polk County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Spencer
1761–1807
Birth Location: Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
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Sarah Jackson
1754–1820
Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Robinson
1796–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Children(s)

Walter Spencer
1835–1894
Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
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Walter Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Walter Spencer
1788–1864
Birth Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Walter Spencer
1761–1807
Bolton, Tolland, Connecticut, United States
Sarah Jackson
1754–1820
New London, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
Caleb Spencer
1718–1760
Bolton, Toland, CT, USA
Hannah Downer
1722–1779
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Samuel (Jackson) Jr.
1732–1778
New London
Elizabeth Harris
1734–1822
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Spencer
1668–1748
Hepzibah Church
1678–1745
Andrew Downer
1697–1731
Sarah Lazell
1699–1784
Samuel Jackson
1702–1750
Sarah Harris
1705–1752
Lt. Harris
1694–1761
Phebe Denison
1697–1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Jackson
1673–1735
Ann DAVIS
1679–
Lieut. Harris
1672–1737
Mary Harris
1677–1718
Samuel Harris
1666–1725
Elizabeth Gibson
1665–1745

Walter Spencer's Descendants

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Walter Spencer (17 AUG 1788–16 Aug 1864) m. Elizabeth Robinson (1 DEC 1796–11 MAY 1880)
  1. 1. Walter (Keen) Spencer 1835–1894 m. Mary (Ann) Shackleford 1839–1893
    1. 1. John (Sherman) Spencer 1865–1950
    2. 2. Oliver Spencer 1870–1871
    3. 3. Walter (Scott) Spencer 1879–1950
    4. 4. Roseanna Spencer 1867–
    5. 5. Jesse (Howard) Spencer 1874–
    6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Spencer 1863–1950
    7. 7. Martha ((Mattie)) Spencer 1877–
    8. 8. Nancy ((Nannie)) Spencer 1872–
    9. 9. Mollie Spencer 1883–1973
    10. 10. James (Willliam) Spencer 1863–1889
    11. 11. Charles (Kane) Spencer 1874–
    12. 12. Alice (Ophelia) Spencer 1859–1920 m. Ephraim Cheek 1857–1934
      1. 1. William Cheek 1889–
      2. 2. Tressa (M) Cheek 1892–1919
      3. 3. Ted Cheek 1879–
      4. 4. Glen Cheek 1879–
      5. 5. Mary (P) Cheek 1893–
      6. 6. Eanic (A) Cheek 1899–
      7. 7. Madison (G) Cheek 1886–
      8. 8. Eura Cheek 1884–1963 m. Pearl VanCamp 1893–1982
        1. 1. Dale (W) Cheek 1924–2012 m. Serena Cheek 1922–2013 m. Beatrice Cheek 1919–1992
        2. 2. Walter (F.) Cheek –1995 m. Francis (Mae) Hagan 1921–1987

Walter Spencer's Timeline

4 Records

1788
17 AUG 1788
Birth of Walter Spencer in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 62
Walter Spencer resided here in District 71, Polk, Missouri
District 71, Polk, Missouri
1860
1860
Age 72
Walter Spencer resided here in Marion, Polk, Missouri, United States
Marion, Polk, Missouri, United States
1864
16 Aug 1864
Age 76
Death of Walter Spencer in Fair Play, Polk, Missouri, United States
Fair Play, Polk, Missouri, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 AUG 1788
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Roll: M653_641; Page: 37; Image: 37; Family History Library Film: 803641
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 71, Polk, Missouri; Roll: M432_411; Page: 45B; Image: 96
    [3] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 71, Polk, Missouri
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 71, Polk, Missouri; Roll: M432_411; Page: 45B; Image: 96

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Marion, Polk, Missouri; Roll: M653_641; Page: 37; Image: 37; Family History Library Film: 803641

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1864
    Event Place: Fair Play, Polk, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Polk County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012
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