Nancy Ellen (Jones) Spencer (1840 - 1916)

Born 29 Dec 1840 in Mercer, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Elijah A. Spencer — married 1866 (to 27 Feb 1916) in Sullivan, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 27 Feb 1916 at age 75 in Randolph, Missouri, United States

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Biography

Nancy Ellen Jones was born December 29, 1840 in Kentucky. She was the daughter of Robinson Jones and Nancy Ann Franklin.

In September, 1850, Nancy Ellen Jones was living with her family in Pleasant Hill Township in Sullivan County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• Robeson Jones (45)
• Nancy Jones (35)
• John W Jones (15)
• Martha F Jones (14)
• Manila Jones (12)
• Nancy E Jones (10)
• James F Jones (7)
• Louisa J Jones (5)
• Sarah Ann Jones (0)

In August, 1860, Nancy Ellen Jones was living with her family on their farm in Sullivan County, Missouri. Her father'sreal estate valued at $1,260.00 ($39,046.03); his personal estate was valued at $547.00 ($16,950.94/2020). Enumerated in the household were:

• Robinson Jones (56)
• Nancy Jones (40)
• Nancy E Jones (19)
• James Jones (18)
• Lucy J Jones (15)
• Andrew J Jones (9)
• William S Jones (7)
• George W Jones (5)
• Louisa Jones (3)

Nancy Ellen Jones married Elijah A. Spencer in 1866, probably in Sullivan County, Missouri. He was the son of John M. Spencer & Henrietta Harris.

In June, 1880, Nancy Ellen Jones & Elijah A. Spencer were living on a farm in Pleasant Hill Township in Sullivan County, Missouri. Enumerated in the household were:

• Elijah Spencer (43)
• Ellin Spencer (40)
• Lissie Spencer (13)
• Nancy Jane Spencer (7)
• James R. Spencer (5/12)

In June, 1900, Nancy Ellen Jones & Elijah A. Spencer were living on a farm they owned free of mortgage in Pleasant Hill Township in Sullivan County, Missouri. They were married in 1866. They could both read and write. She had given birth to 5 children, 3 of whom survived. Enumerated in the household were:

• Elijah A Spencer (63)
• Nancy E Spencer (59)
• Malissa Spencer (32)
• James R Spencer (20)

In April, 1910, Nancy Ellen Jones & Elijah A. Spencer were living on a farm in Pleasant Hill Township in Sullivan County, Missouri. They had been married for 43 years. Enumerated in the household were:

• Elizah A Spencer (72)
• Nancy E Spencer (69)
• Melissa Beck (42) - Daughter

Nancy Ellen Jones died on February 27, 1916 in Pleasant Hill Township in Sullivan County, Missouri. She was 75 years old. She was buried in Deep Springs Cemetery in Sullivan County, Missouri.

Sources

• Birth
  • Missouri Certificate of Death (see link below)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial # 11475556 (see link below)
• Marriage
  • 1900 United States Federal Census (married 1866)
  • 1910 United States Federal Census (married 43 years - 1867)
• Residence
  • 1850 United States Federal Census (Pleasant Hill Township, Sullivan County, MO)
  • 1860 United States Federal Census (Pleasant Hill Township, Sullivan County, MO)
  • 1870 United States Federal Census (Union Township, Sullivan County, MO)
  • 1880 United States Federal Census (Pleasant Hill Township, Sullivan County, MO)
  • 1900 United States Federal Census (Pleasant Hill Township, Sullivan County, MO)
  • 1910 United States Federal Census (Pleasant Hill Township, Sullivan County, MO)
• Death & Burial
  • https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1916/1916_00013438.PDF
  • https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11475556