Evan Ray Spencer (1826 - 1889)

Born 1826 in Mexican Texas

Husband of Elizabeth Patten Cooper — married 13 Feb 1849 in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA

Died 24 Dec 1889 at about age 63 in Texas, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.

Evan Ray Spencer was born in 1826 in Mexican Texas.

Evan died on December 24, 1889 in Texas, United States, aged 62. He was buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Leon County, Texas.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]}

Evan (22) married Elizabeth Patten Cooper (18) (born on November 13, 1830 in Mississippi; daughter of James Hamilton Cooper and Margaret Elizabeth (Stevens) Cooper) on February 13, 1849 in Marshall, Harrison, Texas, USA.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]} Their son was John Robert Hamilton Spencer (null – null).

In 1880, Evan R (56), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Justice Precinct 5, Leon, Texas, United States. ^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61549187/evan-ray-spencer: accessed), memorial page for Evan Ray Spencer (20 Feb 1824–24 Dec 1889), Find a Grave Memorial ID 61549187, citing Clear Creek Cemetery, Leon County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Janet Jones (contributor 47676051).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death of son J R H Spencer: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145394; FHL microfilm: 2051959; Image number: 968
   FamilySearch Record: K3W8-5N8 (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY1J-3VV4
   E R Spencer in death record for son J R H Spencer 1 Aug 1917 in Iredell, Bosque, Texas, United States.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Death of son J R H Spencer: "Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007264453; FHL microfilm: 1428143; Record number: 8; Packet letter: J
   FamilySearch Record: HWR9-413Z (accessed 13 January 2024)
   E R Spencer in death record for son J R H Spencer 1 Aug 1917 in Bosque, Texas, United States.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Death of daughter Lucindia Cate Spencer: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145066; FHL microfilm: 2218566; Image number: 3453
   FamilySearch Record: K3S3-DDC (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBY-5RP
   Evan R Spencer in death record for daughter Lucindia Cate Spencer 13 Mar 1947 in Silverton, Briscoe, Texas, United States.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Death of daughter E E Hood: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145044; FHL microfilm: 2218964; Image number: 2782
   FamilySearch Record: K39R-9BX (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY13-WS3L
   E R Spencer in death record for daughter E E Hood 13 Aug 1948 in O'Donnell, Lynn, Texas, United States.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Death of daughter E E Hood: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145044; FHL microfilm: 2218964; Image number: 2781
   FamilySearch Record: K39R-9B8 (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY13-W9PW
   E R Spencer in death record for daughter E E Hood 13 Aug 1948 in O'Donnell, Lynn, Texas, United States.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Death of daughter Mary Ruth Rodgers: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145337; FHL microfilm: 2114148; Image number: 588
   FamilySearch Record: K372-BLG (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GY1S-W8C3
   Evan Roy Spencer in death record for daughter Mary Ruth Rodgers 22 Apr 1954 in Childress, Childress, Texas, United States.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Death of daughter Martha Frances Stephen: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145184; FHL microfilm: 2135924; Image number: 2222
   FamilySearch Record: K33J-VHX (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9B9N-97ZG
   E R Spencer in death record for daughter Martha Frances Stephen 1 Nov 1957 in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, United States.
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Death of daughter Ella Nora Vaughan: "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 005145217; FHL microfilm: 2115346; Image number: 1014
   FamilySearch Record: K3Q9-5FX (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9Y19-QRQG
   Euan R Spencer in death record for daughter Ella Nora Vaughan 27 Jan 1958 in Silverton, Briscoe, Texas, United States.
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Marriage: "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007622323; FHL microfilm: 1403333
    FamilySearch Record: V2M7-H5N (accessed 13 January 2024)
    Evan R Spencer marriage to Elizabeth P. Cooper on 13 Feb 1849 in Harrison, Texas, United States.
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Marriage: "Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004820385_006_M9S8-XMX; FHL microfilm: 001403334; Image number: 75; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: C06387-6
    FamilySearch Record: QK85-PL5N (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9P3K-9FSG
    Evan R Spencer marriage to Elizabeth P Cooper on 13 Feb 1849 in Harrison, Texas, United States.
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Marriage: "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004820385; FHL microfilm: 1403334
    FamilySearch Record: V2M7-RXZ (accessed 13 January 2024)
    Evan R Spencer marriage to Elizabeth P. Cooper on 13 Feb 1849 in Harrison, Texas, United States.
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Marriage: "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977"
    citing Page: 60; Digital film/folder number: 004820385_006_M9S8-XMX; FHL microfilm: 001012061; Image number: 75
    FamilySearch Record: QK8Y-HYWN (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9P3K-9FSG
    Evan R Spencer marriage to Elizabeth P Cooper on 10 Mar 1849 in Harrison, Texas, United States.
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00094; Digital film/folder number: 005162549; FHL microfilm: 1255317; Image number: 22; Sheet number: 213; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: MFNY-BJN (accessed 13 January 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB2-92N
    Evan R Spencer (56), married, Farmer, head of household in Justice Precinct 5, Leon, Texas, United States. Born in Mississippi, United States.

See also:

• Birth of daughter Eleanor Eliza Spencer:

"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007611095; FHL microfilm: 1428061; Record number: 134; Packet letter: A
FamilySearch Record: 4L8R-2YMM (accessed 13 January 2024)
Eleanor Eliza Spencer born to Evin Ray Spencer on 1 Feb 1869 in Bosque, Texas, United States.

• 1870 United States Federal Census
  

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(http://Ancestry.com : 28 May 2020)
Name: Ivin B Spencer
[Evan Spencer ]
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: Mississippi
Dwelling Number: 646
Home in 1870: Bosque , Texas
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Meridian
Occupation: Land Surveys
Cannot Read: Y
Cannot Write: Y
Male Citizen over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 250
Real Estate Value: 1000
Inferred Spouse: Elizabeth Spencer
Inferred Children: John R Spencer
Elenora J Spencer
Saraha E Spencer
Martha F Spencer
Iven R Spencer
Mary R Spencer
Annie C Spencer
Lencinda Spencer
Elenore E Spencer
Household Members:
Name Age
Ivin B Spencer 43
Elizabeth Spencer 39
John R Spencer
Elenora J Spencer 18
Saraha E Spencer 14
Martha F Spencer 12
Iven R Spencer 9
Mary R Spencer 8
Annie C Spencer 6
Lencinda Spencer 4
Elenore E Spencer 1

• 1870 Census:

"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 88; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004275546_002_M9CN-ZPR; FHL microfilm: 000553075; Image number: 88; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01552-2
FamilySearch Record: MXGK-CHK (accessed 13 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6WJB-2
Iven R Spencer (46) head of household in Bosque, Bosque, Texas, United States. Born in Mississippi.