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Walter Richard Spencer (1911 - 1976)

Walter Richard (Richard) Spencer
Born in Marion, Indiana, United Statesmap
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Died at age 65 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United Statesmap
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Biography

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Walter Richard Spencer was born on September 6, 1911 in Marion, Indiana, United States, son of Walter R. Spencer (1882– ) and Marjorie Noble Olds (1883–1953).

His siblings were:

Richard passed away on December 1, 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States, aged 65.

Timeline
DateEventLocation[1]
1882-11Birth of Father, Walter R.Indiana, United States
1883-02-27Birth of Mother, Marjorie NobleIndiana, United States
1911-09-06BirthMarion, Indiana, United States
1913-02-05Birth of Sister, Elizabeth JaneFort Wayne, Indiana, United States
1916-05-19Birth of Brother, Charles OldsIndianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
1953-06-13Death of Mother, Marjorie Noble
1963Death of Sister, Elizabeth Jane
1963-05-02Death of Brother, Charles OldsTexas, United States
1976-12-01DeathIndianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States

In the 1920 census Richard (age 8) was the son of Walter R Spencer in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.[1]

1 Jan 1920: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Walter R Spencer M White 37 Married Head Indiana
Marjorie Spencer F White 36 Married Wife Indiana
Richard Spencer M White 8 Single Son Indiana
Elizabeth Jane Spencer F White 6 Single Daughter Indiana
Charles Olds Spencer M White 3 years 8 months Single Son Indiana

In the 1930 census Walter (age 18) was the single son of Walter R Spencer in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.[2]

2 Apr 1930: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Walter R Spencer M White 48 Married Head Indiana
Marjorie Spencer F White 48 Married Wife Indiana
Walter Spencer M White 18 Single Son Indiana
Elizabeth Spencer F White 17 Single Daughter Indiana
Charles O Spencer M White 13 Single Son Indiana
Etta Linton F Negro 31 Widowed Servant Tennessee

Walter married Marjorie McClean Nelson on 27 May 1933 in Marion, Indiana, United States.[3]

In the 1940 census Walter (age 28) was the married head of household in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States.[4]

1 Apr 1940: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Walter Spencer M White 28 Married Head Indiana
Marjorie Spencer F White 27 Married Wife Illinois
Marcia Spencer F White 3 Single Daughter Michigan
Mabel Nelson F White 45 Widowed Mother-in-law Illinois

This person was in a record in 1952.[5]

Walter was mentioned in the obituary of his father Walter R Spencer Sr in July 1952 in Belleville, Illinois.[6]


Walter died (age 65) in October 1976 residing in Hamilton, Indiana.[7]

Walter died on 1 December 1976 and was buried in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States.[8]


Sources

  1. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 58; Digital film/folder number: 004965828; FHL microfilm: 1820450; Image number: 869; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01925-7
    FamilySearch Record: MFWJ-HQL (accessed 27 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R68-DQX
    Richard Spencer (8), single son, in household of Walter R Spencer (37) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
  2. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 82; Digital film/folder number: 004950626; FHL microfilm: 2340345; Image number: 730; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03984-5
    FamilySearch Record: X4Y6-MHQ (accessed 27 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHQ-69X
    Walter Spencer (18), single son, in household of Walter R Spencer (48) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2019"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007719293; Image number: 228
    FamilySearch Record: WYY9-B1N2 (accessed 27 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BD-M98S-R
    Walter Richard Spencer marriage to Marjorie McClean Nelson on 27 May 1933 in Marion, Indiana, United States.
  4. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 005461630; Image number: 538; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: K4LG-C4N (accessed 27 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-VWS3
    Walter Spencer (28), married head of household in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, United States. Born in Indiana.
  5. ↑ Richard Spencer in obituary for Marjorie Olds Spencer, (Ft Wayne, IN) Journal Gazette - Newspaperarchive.com
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    Pertinent text, Journal Gazette, Ft Wayne, Indiana, 16 Jun 1952, p. 3:
    "Services and burial were held yesterday for Mrs. Marjorie Olds Spencer, Bellville, IL. She died there in her home Saturday. She was formerly from Fort Wayne.
    "Mrs. Spencer was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Olds of Fort Wayne. Her husband, Walter R Spencer, also of this city, died three years ago.
    "She is survived by a daughter Betty, at home; two sons, Richard, Dayton, O., and Charles, Cincinnati, and three brothers, Percy G. Olds, Fort Wayne, Norman E. Olds, Cleveland, and Edward Olds, New York City."
  6. ↑ Obituary of father Walter R Spencer Sr: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011"
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 103915816; Image number: 622
    FamilySearch Record: Q573-44NB (accessed 27 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS21-29YJ-P
    Name: Walter R Jr; Source Newspaper: Belleville News Democrat; System Of Record: SLS.
  7. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
    FamilySearch Record: JKZ3-2JX (accessed 27 January 2024)
    Walter Spencer death Oct 1976 (born 6 Sep 1911) residing in Hamilton, Indiana.
  8. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    FamilySearch Record: QVKK-1S9B (accessed 27 January 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #46016498
    Walter R Spencer burial (died on 1 Dec 1976) in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States of America. Born on 6 Sep 1911.




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