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     Leona Fern Spencer was born on 26 October 1912 at Tryon, McPherson Co., NE. She was the daughter of John F. Spencer and Bertha S. Brown. Leona Fern Spencer died on 24 December 1997 at age 85. She was buried in December 1997 at Harvard Cemetery, Clay Co., NE, Findagrave #87179709.

     Phoebe Jane Spencer married John Smoker Cox, son of Theodore B. Cox and Mary Catherine Bear. Phoebe Jane Spencer was born in 1887 at Virginia. She died in 1983.

     Roy Rudolph Hillstrom Spencer was born on 31 December 1918 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. He was the son of Fredrick R. Hillstrom and Esther Rebecca Swanson. Roy Rudolph Hillstrom Spencer married Nellie Louise Munsinger, daughter of Edwin Guy Munsinger and Gladys Irene Kothe, on 13 November 1942 at Alliance, Box Butte Co., NE. Roy Rudolph Hillstrom Spencer died on 27 July 1997 at Columbus, MT, at age 78.
Note: Listed in the 1920 census as an orphan in the St. Joseph's Annex Orphans' Home. Was adopted by Myron and Miranda Hughes Spencer after 2 FEB 1923, and raised by them. Esther Swanson is listed in her uncle John Swanson's household in Jackson Twp., Riley County, Kansas in 1920, single, and Fred Hillstrom is listed in his parents' household, also in Jackson Twp., also listed as single as of January, 1920.¹

     Samuel Spencer was born on 12 November 1815 at Penn Twp., Clearfield Co., PA. He was the son of Joseph Spencer and Lydia Moore. Samuel Spencer married Lydia Bell, daughter of William Bell and Martha Patty Henry, on 5 September 1839 at Clearfield Co., PA. Samuel Spencer died on 5 September 1865 at Penn Twp., Clearfield Co., PA, at age 49.

     Vern Erwin Spencer was born on 15 July 1916 at Nebraska. He was the son of John F. Spencer and Bertha S. Brown. Vern Erwin Spencer married Marjorie Jean Baker, daughter of James Otis Baker and Bertha Rachel Love, on 7 November 1945 at Nevada, Vernon Co., MO. Vern Erwin Spencer died on 18 July 2006 at age 90

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Vern Erwin Spencer, 90, Nevada, MO passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at his residence following an illness of several weeks. He was born July 15, 1916 in Ringgold, NB to John Francis Spencer Jr. and Bertha Susan Brown Spencer. He was married November 7, 1945 to Marjorie Jean Baker and she survives of the home.

Mr. Spencer was born in Nebraska and came to this area in 1929. Vern served in the U.S. Army during WW II in the South Pacific. Following the service, Vern worked 17 years for Greenbrier Apartments in Overland Park, KS. He worked the remainder of his life as a general contractor, well versed in all areas of the construction business. Vern was saved and baptized at age 12 and was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Nevada.

In addition to his wife Marjorie, survivors include three children, Vern Eugene Spencer, Nevada, MO, Melba Jo Hogan, Nevada, MO and John James Spencer, Sheldon, MO; six grandchildren, Michael Eugene Spencer, Bronaugh, MO, Diana Lea Miranda, Sheldon, MO, Robert Erwin Spencer, Sheldon, MO, Amanda Jean Portwood, Nevada, MO Ronnie Wayne Spencer, Lawrence, KS and Jennifer Householder, Nevada, MO and 15 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents; two sisters, Leona and Vera; one granddaughter, Tammy Sue Spencer and one great-granddaughter, Amy Madison Spencer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO with Rev. Melvin Mabra officiating. Interment will follow in Click Cemetery in Nevada.

Friends may call now and until the hour of service at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada. The family will receive friends, at the funeral home, Friday evening between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.

The family suggests that memorials may be made, in his memory, to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.

He was buried in July 2006 at Click Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., MO, Findagrave #15002052.

     Willam Harrison Spencer was born on 4 November 1840 at Bridgeport, Clearfield Co., PA. He was the son of Samuel Spencer and Lydia Bell. Willam Harrison Spencer married Eliza Ann Curry, daughter of Edward W. Curry and Margaret Stugart, on 2 February 1868 at Clearfield Co., PA. Willam Harrison Spencer died on 24 March 1931 at Du Bois, Clearfield Co., PA, at age 90.

     Gen. Abraham Spengler was born. He was the son of Christian Spengler and Susanna Hoffman. Gen. Abraham Spengler died in 1893 at Moorefield, Hardy Co., WV.

     Anthony Spengler was born on 29 December 1774 at York Co., PA. He was the son of Philip Caspar Spengler and Anna Margaret Salome Dinkel. Anthony Spengler married Katherine Kendrick on 27 February 1796 at Virginia. Anthony Spengler died on 29 June 1834 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 59.

     Arthur Spengler died at Huntington, WV. He was born at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe.

     Christian Spengler was born on 24 March 1799 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Anthony Spengler and Katherine Kendrick. Christian Spengler married Susanna Hoffman, daughter of Peter Hoffman and Mary Wolfe, on 31 May 1828 at Shendandoah Co., VA. Christian Spengler died on 20 April 1851 at Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA, at age 52.

     Clara Spengler was born in February 1876 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn. Clara Spengler married Homer Newton Link, son of Jasper Link and Cassie (?), on 10 September 1902, Ceremony by Rev. L. L. Smith. Clara Spengler died in April 1966 at age 90. She was buried in 1966 at Massanutten Cemetery, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Edith May Spengler was born in April 1870 at Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn. Edith May Spengler married John Willis Hord, son of John N. Hord and Ann L. (?), on 23 May 1901 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Ceremony by Rev. L. L. Smith.

     Ella Lee Spengler was born on 15 February 1864 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe. Ella Lee Spengler died on 31 October 1898 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA, at age 34.

     Frank Hurn Spengler was born circa 1868 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn. Frank Hurn Spengler died in 1889.

     George Herbert Spengler was born circa 1874 at Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn. George Herbert Spengler married Nannie K. McInturff, daughter of Eli McInturff and Ellen (?), on 11 January 1899 at Shenandoah Co., VA, Cereemony by Rev. Luke R. Markwood.

     George Madison Spengler was born in May 1838 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Christian Spengler and Susanna Hoffman. George Madison Spengler began military service Confederate Army. He married Helen Rebecca Hurn, daughter of Isaac Hurn and Mary Ann Dosh, on 6 March 1866, Ceremony by W. Rusmiselle

Nine children born, six living as of 1900 census. George Madison Spengler died on 18 May 1909 at Kentucky. He was buried in May 1909 at Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg, Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Laura Spengler was born in 1861 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe. Laura Spengler married Samuel E. Fisher. Laura Spengler died on 31 January 1922.

     Lizzie Spengler was born on 11 March 1872 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe. Lizzie Spengler died on 20 September 1885 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA, at age 13.

     Lucy V. Spengler was born in 1834 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christian Spengler and Susanna Hoffman. Lucy V. Spengler married Jacob J. Eberly. Lucy V. Spengler died on 25 December 1910 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA.

     Luther Spengler was born circa 1872 at Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ He was the son of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn.

     Marshall Glen Spengler was born at Moorefield, Hardy Co., WV. He was the son of Gen. Abraham Spengler.

     Martha Ellen Spengler was also known as "Nellie". She was born in November 1882 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn. Martha Ellen Spengler married Jesse A. Midkiff in 1912. Martha Ellen Spengler died on 30 April 1948 at Maryland at age 65.

     Mary Catherine Spengler was born in 1835 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Christian Spengler and Susanna Hoffman. Mary Catherine Spengler married Henry P. Ludwig circa 1859 at Shenandoah Co. (probably), VA. Mary Catherine Spengler died on 2 February 1922 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA.

     Mary H. Spengler was born in May 1878 at Shendandoah Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Madison Spengler and Helen Rebecca Hurn.

     Mary Irene Spengler was born circa 1880 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe. Mary Irene Spengler died on 29 May 1918 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA.

     Nannie Spengler died at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was born at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. She was the daughter of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe.

     Peter Anthony Spengler was born in 1830 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Christian Spengler and Susanna Hoffman. Peter Anthony Spengler married Amanda Shipe. Peter Anthony Spengler died in 1910.

     Philip Caspar Spengler married Anna Margaret Salome Dinkel. Philip Caspar Spengler was born in 1730 at York Co., PA. He died in 1782 at York Co., PA.

     Regina V. Spengler married John Hupp Lee.

     Walter Anthony Spengler married Nora Fort, daughter of L. Duncan Fort and Ella Curtis. Walter Anthony Spengler was born on 25 May 1871 at Strasburg, Shendandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Peter Anthony Spengler and Amanda Shipe. Walter Anthony Spengler died on 6 October 1954 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV, at age 83.