Jonas Bates Spencer (1801 - 1870)

Born 3 Sep 1801 in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Eliza Ann (White) Spencer — married 2 Nov 1823 in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Husband of Betsey (Moore) Spencer — married 1836 in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Husband of Hannah (Vose) Spencer — married 12 Sep 1853 in Springfield, Vermont, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Aug 1870 at age 68 in Vermont, United States

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Biography

Jonas Bates Spencer was born on September 3, 1801 at Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont, USA. Jonas is the son of Jonas Spencer and Bethiah Bates.

Jonas marries first to Elizabeth Ann White on November 2, 1823 in Springfield, Vermont. Elizabeth dies in about 1834.

Jonas marries second to Betsey Moore in about 1836 in Springfield, Vermont, United States. Betsey dies in about 1853.

Jonas marries third to Hannah Vose in about 1855 in Springfield, Vermont. Hannah Vose was born on March 6, 1823 in Claremont, New Hampshire. Hannah Vose is the daughter of Jesse Vose and Rhoda Cook. Hannah dies on June 22, 1894 in Springfield, Vermont, United States.

Jonas dies August 26, 1870 in Springfield, Vermont.

The History of Windsor County, Vermont

As late as 1838 ardent spirits were furnished at the town expense to its employees. Before this time a gin distillery was operated for a number of years west of Springfield village. A petition was addressed to the selectmen in 1839 requesting them not to issue any licenses the following year to any retailers of spirituous liquors; but this was defeated in town meeting by a vote of 57 ayes to 93 nays. An attempt was made in the following year to have this vote reconsidered. A memorial was signed by 119 ladies and presented, favoring the non-issuing of licenses; but again the enemies of temperance were successful, as the former action was sustained by a vote of 86 ayes to 134 nays.

The efforts of the friends of temperance were, however, at last crowned with success. In 1844 it was voted that no license should be granted to any house of public entertainment to sell intoxicating liquors Since that time the majority of the citizens have been in favor of temperance. In 1846 the vote was 160 in favor of license to 254 against. Four years later it was decided that the public good did not require the granting of licenses to victualling places, shops, or cellars in the town. In the same year Jonas B. Spencer received a license to sell small beer and cider at the village, but in 1852, according to the statute passed by the Legislature, a town agent was appointed in whose hands was placed the sale of all liquors, and the business is conducted in the same manner at the present time.

Hotels.-The first person who served the public as a landlord in this town was Roger Bates. He kept a house for the traveling public at "Eureka" as early as 1778. A few years later John Griswold, it is said, built the first frame house in the town about a half mile north of the center of North Springfield village. This house was used as a tavern and store. The building of the first church near the common, which was used as a town hall as early as 1792, led to the erection of a tavern at that place. During the early part of the present century Leonard Walker had a hotel at Parker Hill. Jonathan Williams also accommodated strangers where the present residence of George O. Henry stands, in the central village.

In 1815 Colonel Moses Fairbanks began keeping a tavern where the Springfield House now stands. He seems to have been unsuccessful, for in 1821 Horace Hall, of Charlestown, who had come into possession of the property under a mortgage, leased the premises to three persons, among whom was Justus Brooks, who kept the house a short time. After him George Kimball was the landlord and was succeeded by Russell Burke, and he by Edmund Durrin. In 1835 Benjamin Sawyer, Jr.,came into possession of the hotel and conducted it for more than ten years. Since that time there have been many landlords, among whom may be mentioned D. D. Winchester, H. H. Mason, Frederick Barnard, Jonas B. Spencer, George O. Henry, Franklin Barney, Jr.

The hotel was originally named the Black River House, but has been called the Springfield House for a number of years. The present proprietor, Willie F. Miner, has greatly improved the house, and serves the public in a satisfactory manner.

Birth

Name: Jonas Bates Spencer Event Type: Birth Event Date: 03 Sep 1801 Event Place: Springfield, Vermont, United States Gender: Male Father's Name: Jonas Spencer GS Film Number: 27695 , Digital Folder Number: 004705278 , Image Number: 00277

Marriage

Name: Jonas B Spencer Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 02 Nov 1823 Event Place: Springfield, Vermont, United States Gender: Male Spouse's Name: Eliza Ann White Spouse's Gender: Female GS Film Number: 27728 , Digital Folder Number: 004705399 , Image Number: 00166

Death

Name: Jonas B. Spencer Event Type: Death Event Date: 26 Aug 1870 Event Place: Vermont, United States Gender: Male Age: 74 Birth Year (Estimated): 1796 Father's Name: Jonas Spencer Mother's Name: Bethiah Bates GS Film Number: 540148 , Digital Folder Number: 004358391 , Image Number: 00152

Death: Aug. 26, 1876 Springfield, Windsor County Vermont, USA

Census

First name(s) Jonas B Last name Spencer City/township Springfield County Windsor State Vermont NARA series M704 NARA roll 548 Record set US Census 1840 Category Census, Land & Substitutes Record collection Census Collections from United States & Canada

Sources

• Birth - "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954," index and images, FamilySearch : accessed 30 Jul 2014), Jonas Bates Spencer, 03 Sep 1801, Birth; citing State Capitol Building, Montpelier; FHL microfilm 27695.

• Marriage - "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954," index and images, FamilySearch : accessed 30 Jul 2014), Jonas B Spencer and Eliza Ann White, 02 Nov 1823, Marriage; citing State Capitol Building, Montpelier; FHL microfilm 27728.

• Death - "Vermont, Vital Records, 1760-1954," index and images, FamilySearch : accessed 30 Jul 2014), Jonas B. Spencer, 26 Aug 1870, Death; citing State Capitol Building, Montpelier; FHL microfilm 540148.

• Census - "1870 United States Census," FindMyPast. City/township Springfield. County Windsor. State Vermont. Record set US Census 1870. Category Census, Land & Substitutes. Subcategory Census. Collections from United States & Canada. Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl.

• Census - "1860 United States Census," FindMyPast. City/township Springfield. County Windsor. State Vermont. NARA series M653. Record set US Census. 1860. Category Census, Land & Substitutes. Subcategory Census. Collections from United States & Canada. Index (c) IRI. Used by permission of FamilySearch Intl.

• Census - "1850 United States Census," FindMyPast. NARA series 444930. Record set US Census 1850. Category Census, Land & Substitutes. Subcategory Census. Collections from United States & Canada.

• Census - "1840 United States Census," database with images, FamilySearch : 24 August 2015), John Spencer, Springfield, Windsor, Vermont, United States; citing p. 232, NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 548; FHL microfilm 27,442.

• Military - War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files. The National Archives. Publication Number: n/a. Publication Title: War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files. Content Source: NARA . Content Partner: Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS), NARA. Source Publication Year: n/a. Fold3 Publication Year: 2011. National Archives Catalog ID: 564415. National Archives Catalog Title: War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, compiled ca. 1871 - ca. 1900, documenting the period 1812 - ca. 1900. Record Group: 15. Fold3 Job: 11-010. Language: English. Country: United States.

• Books and Publications - "The History of Windsor County Vermont. History of the Town of Springfield". Author Lewis C. Aldrich and Frank R Holmes. Printed 1891. Transcribed by Tammy Clark. Chapter 21 - History of the Town of Springfield.