William Spade (and his twin sister, Sarah) was born in 1816 in Snyder County, PA to John Spade II and Elizabeth Bauersachs. In March 1840 he married Christina Weaver in Portage, OH. They had 11 children. William died 10 Jan 1881 in Elkhart County, IN. William was a farmer, per 1850 thru 1880 census records.
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1840 U.S. Federal Census Year: 1840; Census place: Springfield, Summit, Ohio; Roll: 428; Page 235; Image: 474; Family History Library Film: 0020177.
1850 U.S. Federal Census Year: 1850; Census place: Springfield, Summit, Ohio; Roll: M432_732; Page 81B.
1860 U.S. Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Coventry, Summit, Ohio; Roll; Page 180; Image 365.
1870 U.S. Federal Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Concord, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: M593_
1920 U.S. Federal Census Year 1920; Census Place: Watonga, Blaine, OK; Roll: T625_1453; Page 2A, Enumerate District: 28
1 December 1872 Title: Elkhart County Indiana Index of Marriage Record 1850-1920 Inclusive Vol, Original Record located: County Clerk's office; Book 4, pg.24
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