Some Descendants of Abraham Spencer and Nancy Jamison

Rita’s Family: Ancestors of Helen Spencer
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Abraham Spencer and Nancy Jamison

40. Abraham Spencer {a,b,d,e,f} was born 7 Jan 1808 in Lee Co, Virginia, and died 23 Jan 1878 in Bower’s Mill (Jasper) Missouri. He is a son of Aaron Spencer [80] and Rachel Daugherty [81]. Abraham migrated to Kentucky about 1823 with most of his siblings, after his father died. He married 12 Aug 1830 in Madison Co, Kentucky,

41. Nancy Jamison {a,b,d,e,f}, also seen as Nancy Jameson. Nancy was born 20 May 1807 in Madison Co, Kentucky, and died 8 Jan 1882 in Jasper Co, Missouri. She is a daughter of John Jameson [82] and Elizabeth Harris [83].

Abraham and Nancy moved to Franklin, Missouri sometime in the early 1830’s. They were in Sullivan County in the late 1840’s, and settled permanently in Jasper County after 1849. Abraham was a wagon maker and a minister. Their religion is given only as Protestant -- several of Abraham’s siblings were Baptist, Abraham and Nancy may have been also. They were living in Jasper County during the Civil War, so very likely went through some hardship. The area was torn up by frequent guerilla raids and battles. Jasper County was ruined and much of the population driven out by the end of the war. Two of their sons served in the Missouri militia during the war.

40.1. Emily Spencer {a,b} (also seen as Emaley Spencer) was born 23 May 1831 in Madison Co, Kentucky, and died 19 Oct 1871 in Jasper Co, Missouri. She was less than 3 when she moved to Missouri. She was blinded in a childhood accident.

40.2. William Jamison Spencer {a,b,c} was born 12 Feb 1834 in Franklin Co, Missouri, and died Feb 1868. He married 7 Jul 1859 in Jasper Co, Missouri, Elizabeth Carter. She was born about 1835.
William served in the Civil War, as a Sergeant in Company G, 76th Enrolled Missouri Militia. He served 25 Nov 1862 to 31 Mar 1863, when he was taken prisoner by the Confederates. The last entry in his records says that he was discharged, “prisoner in the hands of the enemy.”
William and Elizabeth had one son (first cousin to us):

40.5. James Francis Spencer [20] {a,b} (1841 MO - 1896 MO) and Mary Charlotte Caldwell are direct ancestors, separate page.

40.6. Minerva Spencer {a,b} was born 24 Jun 1845 in Franklin Co, Missouri, and died 21 Jul 1845 in Franklin County, age 1 month.

40.7. Jane E. Spencer {a,b} was born 24 Aug 1849 in Sullivan Co, Missouri, and died Sep 1928 in Sarcoxie (Jasper) Missouri. She married 14 Dec 1880 in Jasper Co, Missouri, William Rickner.
Jane and William had four children (first cousins to us):

40.7.1. Pearl Rickner {a,b} was born 23 Apr 1881 in Jasper Co, Missouri. She moved to Iowa, and was married, with 4 children.

40.7.2. Fred Rickner {a,b} was born 23 Apr 1886 in Jasper Co, Missouri. He moved to Joplin, Missouri.

40.7.3. Katie Rickner {a,b} was born 13 Feb 1889 in Jasper Co, Missouri. She moved to Sarcoxie, Missouri, and was married, with 4 children.

40.7.4. Frank Rickner {a,b} was born 22 Jul 1892 in Jasper Co, Missouri. He moved to Pitcher, Kansas.

40.3. Matilda Spencer {a,b} (also seen as Matilde Spencer) was born 25 Jun 1837 in Franklin Co, Missouri, and died 18 Feb 1859 in Missouri. She married 25 Jan 1855 in Jasper Co, Missouri, Joseph E. Meador, son of Moses G. Meador (1814 - ~1865) and Frances Law. Joseph was born 1835 and died 1904. Matilda probably died of complications from the birth of their second child. After Matilda’s death, Joseph married in 1859, Sarah Ann Arthur, and had nine more children.
Matilda and Joseph had two children (first cousins to us):

40.3.1. William Meador {a,b} was born 22 Sep 1856 in Jasper Co, Missouri. He was married (name of wife is unknown).
William and his wife had two daughters and one son, names unknown (second cousins to us).

40.4. Isaac N. Spencer {a,b} was born 18 Jun 1839 in Franklin Co, Missouri, and died 23 Jan 1870 in Jasper Co, Missouri. He married 6 Dec 1860 in Jasper County, Mary Elizabeth Cox. She was born 1837.
Isaac and Mary had five children (first cousins to us):

40.4.1. Commodore Perry Spencer {a,b} was born 13 Sep 1861 in Jasper Co, Missouri.

40.4.3. Ulysses Grant Spencer {a,b} was born 10 Aug 1865 in Dallas Co, Missouri.

40.4.4. Edward Sandburn Spencer {a,b} was born 17 Jul 1867 in Jasper Co, Missouri.

40.4.5. Emily Spencer {a,b} was born 3 Jun 1869 in Jasper Co, Missouri. She married about 1890 in Missouri, Riley Sherrill.
Emily and Riley had two children (second cousins to us):

40.4.5.1. Helen Sherrill {a,b} was born probably around 1892, probably in Missouri

40.4.5.2. Edward Sherrill {a,b} was born probably around 1895, probably in Missouri

a. Rosine E. Spencer research notes and correspondence.
b. Elberta Louise Vogel Spencer notes and correspondence.
c. William J. Spencer: militia enrollment cards (National Archives)
d. Census, 1840 and 1850, Missouri
e. Karrel Kelly Prine, research notes
f. A premarriage bond for Abraham and Nancy, signed by Abraham and Nancy’s brother.

Rita’s Family: Ancestors of Helen Spencer

Abraham Spencer and Nancy Jamison