Frank W. Spencer (abt. 1878 - 1918)

Born about 24 Jan 1878 in Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ida (Failing) Trull — married 20 Jun 1907 in Port Chester, Westchester, New York, United States

Died 15 Aug 1918 at about age 40 in Indiana, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.

Frank W. Spencer was born about January 24, 1878 in Indiana, United States, son of Martin Van Buren Spencer (1840–1901) and Samantha Brenton (1840–1908).^[1]

His siblings were:

• Margaret Spencer (null – unknown)
• Helen Spencer (null – unknown)
• Walter R. Spencer (null – unknown)

Frank died on August 15, 1918 in Indiana, United States, aged about 40. He was buried in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.^{[2] [3]}

In 1880, Frank (2) was living in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana with his mother, Samantha (39); his siblings, Margaret (8), and Ellen (6); and M. T. B. Spencer (39), and Ellen J. Spencer (36, aunt). ^[1]

In 1900, Frank W (22), was a single son, in the household of Martin Van B Spencer (60) in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States. ^[4]

Frank (29) married Ida Failing (23) (born about 1883 in New York, United States) on June 20, 1907 in Port Chester, Westchester, New York, United States.^[5]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• M. T. B. Spencer
• Samantha Spencer (Mother)
• Margaret Spencer (Sister)
• Ellen Spencer (Sister)
• Ellen J. Spencer (Aunt)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 265; Page: 707C; Enumeration District: 126
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry Record 6742 #18801132 ($, accessed 13 January 2024)

   Name	Frank Spencer
   Age	2
   Birth Date	Abt 1878
   Birthplace	Indiana
   Home in 1880	Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA
   Street	West Wayne
   House Number	216
   Dwelling Number	148
   Race	White
   Gender	Male
   Relation to Head of House	Son
   Marital Status	Single
   Father's Name	M. T. B. Spencer
   Father's Birthplace	Indiana
   Mother's Name	Samantha Spencer
   Mother's Birthplace	Indiana
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship	M. T. B. Spencer 39 Self (Head) Samantha Spencer 39 Wife Margaret Spencer 8 Daughter Ellen Spencer 6 Daughter Frank Spencer 2 Son Ellen J. Spencer 36 Sister

2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Death: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 004130305; FHL microfilm: 1322814; Record number: 6; Packet letter: E
   FamilySearch Record: 2W5Q-Q6F (accessed 13 January 2024)
   Frank W Spencer death 15 Aug 1918 (born 24 Jan 1878), son of Martin Spencer & Samantha Brenton, in Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Memorial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108603865/frank-w-spencer: accessed), memorial page for Frank W. Spencer (24 Jan 1878–15 Aug 1918), Find a Grave Memorial ID 108603865, citing Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by OPPSheryl (contributor 47070645).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 29; Digital film/folder number: 004118639; FHL microfilm: 1240388; Image number: 922; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00782-3
   FamilySearch Record: M9MW-HXW (accessed 13 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTJ7-92Y
   Frank W Spencer (22), single son, in household of Martin Van B Spencer (60) in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Marriage: "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967"
   New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index; Certificate Number: 12866
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry Record 61632 #198922 ($, accessed 13 January 2024)

   Name	Frank W Spencer
   Gender	Male
   Marriage Date	20 Jun 1907
   Marriage Place	Pt, New York, USA
   Spouse	Ida M Failing
   Records Sharing Certificate Number (Name)	Ida M Failing Frank W Spencer