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William S Spencer 1811–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1811

Birth Location: Harrison Co, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 24 Jan 1885

Death Location: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Elicka Spencer

Mother: Ann Hupp

Spouse(s): Parthenia Totten

Children(s): Major Spencer, Johnas Spencer, Elisha Spencer, John Spencer, James Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Ben Spencer, Nancy Spencer, Joseph Spencer, George Spencer, Joseph Spencer, Joseph Spencer, James Spencer, George Spencer

In 1811, William S Spencer entered the world in Harrison Co, Indiana, USA, born to Elicka Spencer And Ann Nancy Hupp. William S Spencer married Parthenia Totten, and had children including Ben F Spencer, Elisha Spencer, Elizabeth Jane Spencer, George Washington Spencer, James Allen Spencer, James Spencer, John Spencer, Johnas Spencer, Joseph William Spencer, Major Wilson Spencer, Nancy Ellen Spencer. William S Spencer passed away in 1885 in Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1811, William S Spencer entered the world in Harrison Co, Indiana, USA, born to Elicka Spencer And Ann Nancy Hupp.
  • William S Spencer married Parthenia Totten, and had children including Ben F Spencer, Elisha Spencer, Elizabeth Jane Spencer, George Washington Spencer, James Allen Spencer, James Spencer, John Spencer, Johnas Spencer, Joseph William Spencer, Major Wilson Spencer, Nancy Ellen Spencer.
  • William S Spencer passed away in 1885 in Greene County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Spencer's Ancestors

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William Spencer
1811–1885
Birth Place: Harrison Co, Indiana, USA
Parents
Elicka Spencer
1787–1883
Charlotte, Virginia, United States
Ann ("Nancy") Hupp
1783–1855
Washington Co. KY
Grandparents
James Spencer
1761–1851
Charlotte County, Virginia
Lucy Weatherford
1760–1851
Virginia, United States
George Hupp
1734–1816
Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA
Sarah Spengler
1755–1820
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Spencer
1735–1780
Eleanor Spencer
1739–1810
Richard Weatherford
1733–1756
Mary Robertson
1740–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jno. Spencer
1700–1765
Mary Spencer
1719–1781
Matthew ROBERTSON
1713–1786
Elizabeth MANN
1715–
William Jr.
1702–1760
SUSANNAH WILKERSON
1704–1756
Sarah Townes
1710–1776

William Spencer's Descendants

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William (S) Spencer (18 Jul 1811–24 Jan 1885) m. Parthenia Totten (15 Mar 1807–25 Mar 1891)
  1. 1. Major (Wilson) Spencer 1847–1924
  2. 2. Johnas Spencer 1834–1901
  3. 3. Elisha Spencer 1835–1885
  4. 4. John Spencer 1837–1923
  5. 5. James Spencer 1840–1905
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Jane) Spencer 1840–1930
  7. 7. Ben (F) Spencer 1845–1927 m. Mary (Catherine) Payton 1845–1915
    1. 1. Charles (W) Spencer 1883–1961 m. Nettie Spencer 1892–1957
      1. 1. Harry (Woody) Spencer 1918–1974
      2. 2. Irene Spencer 1912–1980
      3. 3. Ida (Delbert) Spencer 1916–1921
      4. 4. Beulah (Blanche) Church 1924–1995 m. John (Armstrong) Church 1926–2011
      5. 5. E (W) Spencer 1923–1997
    2. 2. Grace Spencer 1884–1950
    3. 3. Katie Spencer 1866–1935
    4. 4. John (Henry) Spencer 1867–1932
    5. 5. Thankful Spencer 1870–1952
    6. 6. William (Frederick) Spencer 1872–1938
    7. 7. Thema Spencer 1874–
    8. 8. Isaiah (Franklin) Spencer 1876–1954
    9. 9. Walter (J) Spencer 1880–1881
    10. 10. Parthena Spencer 1874–1966
    11. 11. Nellie (Ethel) Spencer 1878–1948
    12. 12. Mary (Catharine) Spencer 1867–1935
    13. 13. Thankful (Jane) Spencer 1870–1952
    14. 14. Parthena (A) Chapman 1874–1966
    15. 15. Nelle (Ethel) Chapman 1878–1948
  8. 8. Nancy (Ellen) Spencer 1843–1843
  9. 9. Joseph (William) Spencer 1841–1917
  10. 10. George (Washington) Spencer 1844–1885 m. Matilda (Jane) Fanning 1850–
    1. 1. Lyman (Lurton) Spencer 1869–
    2. 2. Murtey (Lee) Spencer 1871–
  11. 11. Joseph (William) Spencer 1841–1917
  12. 12. Joseph (William) Spencer 1842–1885
  13. 13. James (Allen) Spencer 1835–1897
  14. 14. George (Washington) Spencer 1844–1921

William Spencer's Timeline

2 Records

1811
18 Jul 1811
Birth of William S Spencer in Harrison Co, Indiana, USA
Harrison Co, Indiana, USA
1885
24 Jan 1885
Age 74
Death of William S Spencer in Murrayville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Murrayville, Morgan, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1811
    Event Place: Harrison Co, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Murrayville, Morgan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greene County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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