William
Spencer
Born about in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States
Son of Nathan Spencer
and Dorcas (Williams) Spencer
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Merian (O'Neal) Spencer
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
Profile last modified
| Created 18 Mar 2024
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Biography
This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.
William Spencer was born about 14 September 1826 in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States, son of Nathan Spencer (~1792– ) and Dorcas Williams (~1806– ).[1]
William married Merian O'Neal (born in Ocracoke). Their known children were:
- Rebecca Spencer (born 18 March 1851)
- John William Spencer (born 13 July 1859)
In 1850, William (24) in Hyde, North Carolina, United States. [2]
In 1870, William (43) head of household in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. [3]
In 1880, William (54), was a married head of household, Carpenter, in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. [4]
In 1900, William (75), widowed father, was in the household of John W Spencer (41) in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. [5]
Sources
- ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108472351/william-spencer: accessed), memorial page for William Spencer (1826–unknown), Find a Grave Memorial ID 108472351, citing William Spencer Cemetery, Ocracoke, Hyde County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Nita May Stolns (contributor 47233907).
- ↑ 1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 23; Digital film/folder number: 004203582_003_M9C8-1JT; FHL microfilm: 444647; Image number: 122; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01140-6
FamilySearch Record: M4BZ-SQM (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6S4W-MZF
William Spencer (24) in Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ 1870 Census:
"United States Census, 1870"
citing Page: 7; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 21; Digital film/folder number: 004277195; FHL microfilm: 000552642; Image number: 592; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01582-3
FamilySearch Record: MW8Q-W2F (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-62B9-QYX
William Spencer (43) head of household in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ 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: 00092; Digital film/folder number: 005161768; FHL microfilm: 1254968; Image number: 301; Sheet number: 532; Sheet letter: B; Indexing batch: C57243-2
FamilySearch Record: MCXS-JX6 (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBF-L34
William Spencer (54), married, Carpenter, head of household in Ocracoke, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina, United States. - ↑ 1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004117829; FHL microfilm: 1241201; Image number: 155; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00753-1
FamilySearch Record: MSY5-4V8 (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6XT7-489
William Spencer (75), widowed father, in household of John W Spencer (41) in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States. Born in North Carolina.
See also:
- Marriage of daughter Spencer:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339738; Image number: 831
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-QKQF (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4S4M-R
William Spencer's daughter Spencer marriage to William W Gaskins on 4 Jun 1874 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
- Marriage of daughter Mahala Spencer:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339743; Image number: 997
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-QKMB (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-4935-K
William Spencer's daughter Mahala Spencer marriage to David Williams on 18 Jan 1877 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
- Marriage of son John Spencer:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339742; Image number: 959
FamilySearch Record: QP9P-75HZ (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-HXT8
William Spencer's son John Spencer marriage to Medoria Simpson on 9 May 1883 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
- Marriage of son Edward Spencer:
"North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979"
citing Digital film/folder number: 102339742; Image number: 848
FamilySearch Record: QP9G-R7KF (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-HFFN
William Spencer's son Edward Spencer marriage to Sarah J Gaskins on 14 Jun 1895 in Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
- Death of daughter Dorcas Gaskins:
"North Carolina Deaths, 1906-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004216192; FHL microfilm: 1893127; Image number: 943; Packet letter: J; Indexing batch: B01476-8
FamilySearch Record: F34V-YMR (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTWS-MQ1
William Spencer in death record for daughter Dorcas Gaskins 19 Feb 1923 in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
- Death of child John W Spencer:
"North Carolina, Department of Archives and History, Index to Vital Records, 1800-2000"
citing Page: 61; Digital film/folder number: 102339705; Image number: 583
FamilySearch Record: 7NXB-DF2M (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSC7-49XF-D
W Spencer in death record for child John W Spencer 12 Oct 1927 in North Carolina, United States.
- Death of son John W Spencer:
"North Carolina Deaths, 1906-1930"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004216708; FHL microfilm: 1907336; Image number: 1789; Packet letter: I; Indexing batch: B01233-6
FamilySearch Record: F3WT-YYR (accessed 18 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-D4B9-9J8
William Spencer in death record for son John W Spencer 12 Oct 1927 in Ocracoke Township, Hyde, North Carolina, United States.
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