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Willis Spencer 1854–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1854

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 29 March 1926

Death Location: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Wiley Knight

Mother: Lucy Knight

Spouse(s): Mary Demand

Children(s): Julia Spencer, Lucy Spencer, Malissa Spencer, Willie Spencer, Frank Senior

In 1854, Willis Spencer entered the world in Alabama, born to Wiley Knight And Lucy Knight. In 1870, Willis Spencer resided in Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA. Willis Spencer married Mary Caroline Demand, and had children including Frank Spencer Senior, Julia Spencer, Lucy Spencer, Malissa Spencer, Willie Spencer. Willis Spencer passed away in 1926 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Willis Spencer entered the world in Alabama, born to Wiley Knight And Lucy Knight.
  • In 1870, Willis Spencer resided in Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA.
  • Willis Spencer married Mary Caroline Demand, and had children including Frank Spencer Senior, Julia Spencer, Lucy Spencer, Malissa Spencer, Willie Spencer.
  • Willis Spencer passed away in 1926 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wiley Knight
1842–1928
Birth Location: Coy, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
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Lucy Knight
1846–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Mary Demand
1860–1934
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Julia Spencer
1882–
Birth Location: Birmingham Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Lucy Spencer
1883–1958
Birth Location: Birmingham , Jefferson, Alabama
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Malissa Spencer
1894–1949
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Willie Spencer
1887–1918
Birth Location: Alabama
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Frank Senior
1896–1939
Birth Location: Birmingham Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Willis Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Willis Spencer
1854–1926
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Wiley Knight
1842–1928
Coy, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Lucy Knight
1846–
Alabama
Grandparents
John Spencer
1825–1872
Mississippi, USA
Mary Fields
1825–
USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Spencer's Descendants

1.
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Willis Spencer (Jun 1854–29 March 1926) m. Mary (Caroline) Demand (Feb 1860–15 May 1934)
  1. 1. Julia Spencer 1882– m. Randy Guyton 1878–1913 m. Jefferson Davis 1871–
    1. 1. Willie Guyton 1909–
    2. 2. Ruth (A) Davis 1910–
  2. 2. Lucy Spencer 1883–1958 m. Henry McCall 1881–
    1. 1. Mary (G) Mccall 1921–
  3. 3. Malissa Spencer 1894–1949 m. Duncan Washington 1883–1948
    1. 1. Priscilla (Loran) Washington 1919–1994 m. Harry Williams 1912–
    2. 2. Mary Washington 1914–1990 m. Leroy Powers 1905–
    3. 3. Duncan (Luther Washington) Junior 1916–1984
    4. 4. Lucy Washington 1918–1991 m. Turner Brooks 1913–1963
      1. 1. Cedric (Turner) Brooks 1942–1977
    5. 5. Willis (L) Washington 1925–1989
  4. 4. Willie Spencer 1887–1918 m. Everlina Williams 1897–
    1. 1. Asa Spencer 1908–1971
    2. 2. Annie Spencer 1917–1997
    3. 3. Willis (D) Spencer 1914–1973 m. Mattie Anderson 1918–1996
      1. 1. Mattie (D) Spencer 1943–2000 m. James (Phillip Maxwell) Senior 1941–1972
    4. 4. Samuel Spencer 1916–1969
    5. 5. Ceolyar (Spencer) Senior 1923–1993 m. Fannie (Mae) Huff 1931–2003
      1. 1. Ceolyar (Spencer) Junior 1948–2008
  5. 5. Frank (Spencer) Senior 1896–1939 m. Wilda (T.) Harris 1909–1976 m. Grace (Lorine) Gladney 1900–1924
    1. 1. James (Edward) Spencer 1922–2005
    2. 2. Frank Spencer 1927–2007 m. Gladys (E) Bostick 1931–2012
    3. 3. Wilda Spencer 1928–2000 m. Willie Martin 1925–
      1. 1. Jacqueline Martin 1948–2014
    4. 4. Mary (Georgia) Spencer 1926–2001 m. Joe (Alfred) Smith 1923–1987
    5. 5. Julia (Louise) Spencer 1921–1998 m. Alvin (W) Bryant 1916–2008
      1. 1. Alvin (Wendell Bryant) Junior 1944–2013
      2. 2. Frances (Jean) Bryant 1941–2009 m. Carl (Douglas Davis) Sr. 1935–1989

Willis Spencer's Timeline

8 Records

1854
Jun 1854
Birth of Willis Spencer in Alabama
Alabama
1857
25 June 1857
Age 3
Birth of Willis Spencer in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America
Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 16
Willis Spencer resided here in Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
Willis Spencer resided here in Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Willis Spencer resided here in Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 66
Willis Spencer resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1925
1925
Age 71
Willis Spencer resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1926
29 March 1926
Age 72
Death of Willis Spencer in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 June 1857
    Event Place: Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 087901-090450
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_22; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 187
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: 35; Page: 352A; Enumeration District: 191
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 356A; Family History Library Film: 545544
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0134
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0093
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1854
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 356A; Family History Library Film: 545544

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Roll: 35; Page: 352A; Enumeration District: 191

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blacks Bluff, Wilcox, Alabama; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0134
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 9, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0093

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_22; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 187

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 March 1926
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham Jefferson, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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