Elijah J. Spivey (1866 - 1931)

Born 9 Aug 1866 in Douglas, Coffee, Georgia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Minnie Melissa (Smith) Spivey — married 15 Mar 1888 in Pasco, Florida, United States

Died 11 Jun 1931 at age 64 in Citrus Park, Hillsborough, Florida, United States

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Biography

Elaja J. Spivey b. 9 Aug 1866 – d. 11 June 1931; Also known as: E J Spivey, and Eliga Spivey BURIAL Keystone United Methodist Church Cemetery Hillsborough County, Florida, USA^[1] Eliga spent his last 28 years in Hillsborough County, FL according to his OBIT (posted on his memorial site). He was surv. by his wife, and 2 daughters (Mrs. V.B. Gant, and Mrs. J.A. Rodgers) and seven sons [listed by initials] and one sister [listed by initials] - Woodsman of the World Monument carved on the top of the gravestone

Other information in the record of E. J. Spivey from Florida Deaths ^[2]

E. J. Spivey Date 11 Jun 1931 Citrus Park, Hillsboro, Florida Gender Male Race (Original) white Age (Original) 64y 10m 2d Birth Date 09 Aug 1866 Birthplace Douglas, Ga. Marital Status Married Spouse's Name Minnie M. Spivey

Father's Name John D. Spivey Father's Birthplace Ga. Mother's Name Roxie A. Wooten Mother's Birthplace Ga.

Occupation Merchant Grocery [citrus grower]

Address Citrus Park, R.F.D. Residence Place Tampa, Fla.

Cemetery Keystone Park Cemetery Burial Date 14 Jun 1931

INTERESTING NOTE: Elijah and his sister Olief (Wooten) Geiger were living in Hillsborough Co, FL at about the same time period as their cousin Joel Washington Bennett

Florida Marriages, 1837-1974 Name: E. J. Spivey Spouse's Name: Minnie Smith Date: 15 Mar 1888 Place: Pasco County, Florida -- WIFE: Minnie Melissa Smith b. 2 Jan 1868 Hillsborough Co, FL – d. 13 Nov 1937 Hillsborough Co, FL ^[3]

Children

1. Lonnie J Spivey 1889–1937
2. Vivian Vienna Spivey Gant 1890–1978
3. Roxey Ann Spivey Rodgers 1891–1957
4. Zean Elija Spivey 1892–1966
5. Martin Allen Spivey 1893–1967
6. Irvin S Spivey 1894-1976
7. John Jewell Spivey 1897–1966
8. Eber Bunker Spivey 1903–1983
9. Infant Spivey 1904-1904
10. Victor Betman Spivey 1906–1957

1870 Georgia, United States ^[4]

Household

John Spivy M 26 Georgia

Rocksy M Spivy F 24 Georgia

Ellega Spivy M 4 Georgia

Alie F Spivy F 1 Georgia

Spivey, Rockseyann 2 months old

1900 Precincts 3-5, Richland, Wesley Chapel, San Antonio & Precinct 11, Pasadena & Precinct 13, Abb, Pasco, Florida, United States ^[5]

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

Elaja Spivy Head Male 34 Georgia

Minnie L Spivy Wife Female 32 Florida

Alonija Spivy Son Male 11 Florida

Vivian V Spivy Daughter Female 10 Florida

Roxie Ann Spivy Daughter Female 9 Florida

Jean E Spivy Son Male 8 Florida

Martin A Spivy Son Male 7 Florida

Irvin Spivy Son Male 6 Florida

John J Spivy Son Male 3 Florida

1910 Precinct 18, Hillsborough, Florida, United States ^[6]

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace

E J Spivey Head Male 43 Georgia

Minnie M Spivey Wife Female 42 Florida

Louija Spivey Son Male 21 Florida

Roxie A Spivey Daughter Female 19 Florida

Bean E Spivey Son Male 18 Florida

Martin A Spivey Son Male 17 Florida

Irwin Spivey Son Male 16 Florida

John J Spivey Son Male 12 Florida

Eber B Spivey Son Male 6 Florida

Betman V Spivey Son Male 3 Florida

Sources

1. ↑ Elaja J. Spivey Find A Grave: Memorial #21442339
2. ↑ "Florida Deaths, 1877-1939," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FPS1-TH4 : 9 March 2018), John D. Spivey in entry for E. J. Spivey, 11 Jun 1931; citing Citrus Park, Hillsboro, Florida, reference cn 9629; FHL microfilm 2,135,449.
3. ↑ "Florida Marriages, 1837-1974," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW42-24B : 10 February 2018), E. J. Spivey and Minnie Smith, 15 Mar 1888; citing Pasco County, Florida; FHL microfilm 1,672,936.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCSR-Y3D : 12 April 2016), Rocksy M Spivy in household of John Spivy, Georgia, United States
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M368-8MW : accessed 7 May 2019),
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MVKW-CJM : accessed 28 November 2022), E J Spivey, Precinct 18, Hillsborough, Florida, United States;

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