Born in Virginia, United States
Ancestors 
Daughter of Reginald Fairfax Saunders
and Burnett Beatrice (Barbour) Saunders
Sister of
Lena S (Saunders) Borden, Burnett S (Saunders) Jones, Thelma Celestine (Saunders) Francis, Jean D (Saunders) Christian, Reginald Saunders Jr and Mabel E (Saunders) Johnson
Wife of
Leon Addison Spencer Sr
— married
9 Dec 1952 in Virginia, United States
Descendants 
Mother of
[private daughter (1950s - unknown)], [private son (1950s - unknown)], [private son (1950s - unknown)], David Spencer, [private daughter (1950s - unknown)], [private son (1950s - unknown)] and [private daughter (1960s - unknown)]
Died
at age 83
in Virginia, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 5 Dec 2022
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Biography
Regina (Saunders) Spencer is a part of US Black heritage.
This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.
Regina Mae Saunders was born on 11 January 1933 in Virginia, United States, daughter of Reginald Fairfax Saunders (1898–1979) and Burnett Beatrice Barbour (1903–1993).
Her siblings were:
- Lena S Saunders (9 February 1920 – unknown)
- Burnett S Saunders (1 March 1925 – ~1993)
- Thelma Celestine Saunders (27 February 1927 – 30 December 2008)
- Jean D Saunders (15 February 1936 – 7 October 2015)
- Reginald Fairfax Saunders (5 April 1940 – unknown)
- Mabel E Saunders (12 April 1949 – unknown)
Regina passed away on 2 April 2016 in Virginia, United States, aged 83.[1] She was buried in Hampton Veterans Administration National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia.
In 1935, Regina (2) was living in Same House. [2]
In 1940, Regina (7) was living in Hampton, Virginia, United States.[2]
In 1940, Regina (7) was living in Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia with her parents, Reginold (41) and Burnette (31); her siblings, Burnette (15), Thelma (13), Mabel (9), and Jean (4); and Earl Jordan (18). [3]
In 1950, Regina (17) was living in Hampton, Hampton, Virginia with her parents, Reginald F (54) and Burnette B (44); her siblings, Burnette S Mitchell (25), Jean (14), and Reginald Saunders Jr (10); and Cheryl Mitchell (4, niece), Patricia L Mitchell (2, niece), and Brita J Mitchell (1, niece). [4]
Regina (19) and Leon Addison Spencer (20) were married on 9 December 1952 in Virginia, United States.[5] Leon was born on 27 February 1932 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. He was the son of Detective Lonnie Addison Spencer and Zanana Corrine (Brown) Spencer. Their known children were:
- Stephanie Spencer (~1952 – unknown)
- Lonnie Addison Spencer (1954 – unknown)
- Leon Addison Spencer (25 January 1954 – unknown)
- David Spencer (4 June 1955 – 5 June 1955)
- Karen Burnett Spencer (22 November 1957 – unknown)
- Mark Anthony Spencer (18 September 1958 – unknown)
- Lori Spencer (27 February 1961 – unknown)
| Date | Event | Location | [1] | 1898-09-15 | Birth of Father, Reginald Fairfax | Virginia, United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-08-30 | Birth of Mother, Burnett Beatrice | ||||||
| 1920-02-09 | Birth of Sister, Lena S | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1925-03-01 | Birth of Sister, Burnett S | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1927-02-27 | Birth of Sister, Thelma Celestine | New Jersey, United States | |||||
| 1932-02-27 | Birth of Husband, Leon Addison | Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |||||
| 1933-01-11 | Birth | Virginia, United States | [3] | ||||
| 1936-02-15 | Birth of Sister, Jean D | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1940-04-05 | Birth of Brother, Reginald Fairfax | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1949-04-12 | Birth of Sister, Mabel E | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1950 | Census | Hampton, Hampton, Virginia | [4] | ||||
| 1952 | Birth of Daughter, Stephanie | ||||||
| 1952-12-09 | Marriage, Leon Addison | Virginia, United States | [5] | ||||
| 1954 | Birth of Son, Lonnie Addison | Hampton, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1954-01-25 | Birth of Son, Leon Addison | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1955-06-04 | Birth of Son, David | Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1955-06-05 | Death of Son, David | Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1957-11-22 | Birth of Daughter, Karen Burnett | Hampton, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1958-09-18 | Birth of Son, Mark Anthony | Wayne, North Carolina | |||||
| 1961-02-27 | Birth of Daughter, Lori | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1979-03-21 | Death of Father, Reginald Fairfax | Patrick Henry Hospital, Newport News, Virginia, United States | |||||
| 1993 | Death of Sister, Burnett S | ||||||
| 1993-03-23 | Death of Mother, Burnett Beatrice | Newport News, Virginia, USA. | |||||
| 2008-12-30 | Death of Sister, Thelma Celestine | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 2015-10-07 | Death of Sister, Jean D | Virginia, United States | |||||
| 2016-04-02 | Death | Virginia, United States | [1] | ||||
| 2023-09-04 | Death of Husband, Leon Addison | Hampton, Virginia, United States |
Research Notes
The following people may need profiles:
- Reginold Saunders (Father)
- Burnette Saunders (Mother)
- Thelma Saunders (Sister)
- Mabel Saunders (Sister)
- Jean Saunders (Sister)
- Earl Jordan
- Reginald F Saunders (Father)
- Burnette B Saunders (Mother)
- Burnette S Mitchell (Sister)
- Reginald Saunders Jr (Brother)
- Cheryl Mitchell (Niece)
- Patricia L Mitchell (Niece)
- Brita J Mitchell (Niece)
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Death of son David Spencer: "Virginia, U.S., Death Records, 1912-2014," Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014, Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 9278 #750978316 (requires subscription), Regina M Saunders in death record for son David Spencer, 5 Jun 1955, wife of Leon A Spencer, in Hampton, Hampton, Virginia, USA. - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 26 August 2023, 20:51), entry for Regina Mae Saunders (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LTB4-BG9 ); contributed by various users.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04307; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 108-3
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 2442 #18777714 ($, accessed 17 December 2023)Name Regnia Saunders Age 7 Estimated Birth Year abt 1933 Gender Female Race Negro (Black) [Black] Birthplace Virginia Marital Status Single Relation to Head of House Daughter Home in 1940 Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia Map of Home in 1940 Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia Street Union House Number 239 Inferred Residence in 1935 Hampton, Hampton City, Virginia Residence in 1935 Hampton Sheet Number 7A Attended School or College Yes Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 1st grade Household Members (Name)
Age
RelationshipReginold Saunders 41 Head
Burnette Saunders 31 Wife
Lena Saunders 16 Daughter
Burnette Saunders 15 Daughter
Thelma Saunders 13 Daughter
Mabel Saunders 9 Daughter
Regnia Saunders 7 Daughter
Jean Saunders 4 Daughter
Earl Jordan 18 Lodger - ↑ 4.0 4.1 1950 Census:
"1950 United States Federal Census"
National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hampton, Hampton, Virginia; Roll: 1280; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 109-5
Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 62308 #111311988 ($, accessed 17 December 2023)Name Regena M Saunders Age 17 Birth Date abt 1933 Gender Female Race Negro (Black) Birth Place Virginia Marital Status Never Married (Single) Relation to Head of House Daughter Residence Date 1950 Home in 1950 Hampton, Hampton, Virginia, USA Street Name Union Street House Number 239 Dwelling Number 134 Farm No Acres No Occupation Category Other Worked Last Week No Seeking Work No Employment Status No Household Members (Name)
Age
RelationshipReginald F Saunders 54 Head
Burnette B Saunders 44 Wife
Burnette S Mitchell 25 Daughter
Regena M Saunders 17 Daughter
Jean Saunders 14 Daughter
Reginald Saunders Jr 10 Son
Cheryl Mitchell 4 Granddaughter
Patricia L Mitchell 2 Granddaughter
Brita J Mitchell 1 Granddaughter - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Marriage of son Leon Addison Spencer: "Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014," Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169657, Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
Ancestry Record 9279 #131865558 (requires subscription), Zanana Brown's son Leon Addison Spencer (21) marriage to Regina Mae Saunders on 9 Dec 1952 in Hampton, Virginia, USA
See also:
- Birth: "Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920," Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015, Ancestry Record 9277 #1163516 (requires subscription), Regenia Saunders born on 11 Jan 1933 in Charles City, Virginia, USA
- 1952 Newspaper: "Newspapers.com," Daily Press (Newport News, Virginia) 14 Dec 1952, page , Newspapers Clip: 74840569
- Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, Ancestry Record 8750 #8112717 (requires subscription), Regina Spencer burial (died on 2 Apr 2016) in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, Virginia, USA.
- Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current," Daily Press; Publication Date: 10 Apr 2016; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/270266468/?article=87143095-375c-4b6c-8583-cb318adf68bf&focus=0.66205883,0.48971468,0.8196289,0.9981038&xid=3355, Ancestry Record 61843 #663011417 (requires subscription), Name Regina Spencer [Regina Saunders], Gender Female, Residence Place Hampton, Death Date 2 Apr 2016, Obituary Date 10 Apr 2016, Obituary Place Newport News, Virginia, USA, Newspaper Title Daily Press, Father Reginald Saunders, Parents Burnett Saunders, Spouse Leon A. Spencer, Child Stephanie McLemore Leon Spencer Lonnie Spencer Karen Spencer Mark Spencer Lori Spencer-Chung, Siblings Lena Borden Beatrice Jones Thelma Francis Jean Christian Mabel Johnson Reginald Saunders.
- Burial: "U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019," National Cemetery
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