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     James Snell was born circa 1811 at Wilmot, Annapolis Co, NS, he declared age 59 for his marriage record.³ He was the son of Joseph Snell.² James Snell married Frances Gloria Potter, daughter of Aaron Potter and Susannah B. Purdy, on 13 April 1870 at Clements, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     James Snell and Frances Gloria Potter appeared on the census of 1881 at Hessian Line District, Annapolis Co, NS; James Snell, male, married, age 71, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Labourer; Fanney J Snell, female, married, age 69, born Nova Scotia.⁵

     Lawrence Snell was the son of Howard Snell and Harriet Jane Berry.² Lawrence Snell married Marjorie Shaw.²

     Leslie Snell was the son of Howard Snell and Harriet Jane Berry.² Leslie Snell married Alice (?).²

     Alberta Florence Snow was born on 3 March 1882 at Nova Scotia.¹ She married John Manuel Taylor, son of Stephen Taylor and Amy Christopher, on 17 March 1902 at Nova Scotia.¹ Alberta Florence Snow died on 20 May 1967 at Victoria Beach, Annapolis Co, NS.¹

     Florence Edna Snow married, son of James Roland Healey and Mary Rosena Banks.¹

     Henry A. Snow was born circa 1857 at Hampton, NS, as calculated from the marriage record. He was the son of F. C. Snow and Sarah J. (?). Henry A. Snow married Florence A. Bent, daughter of Edwin Bent and Clara W. Barnaby, on 22 March 1882 at Digby, Digby Co, NS; aged 24y (he) and 19y (she) listed as Harry of Annapolis and Florence of Digby.^1,2

     Margaret Snow was born in 1800.² She married Thomas McDermand, son of Robert McDormand (Jr) and Mary Morrell, on 9 September 1828 at Briar Island, Digby Co, NS.^3,1 Margaret Snow died in 1899.²

     Sophronia Snow married Squire Hazelton Cutler, son of Frazier Cutler and Louisa A Hazelton.¹

     William Snow was the son of Winthrop Snow.¹ William Snow married Maria Ellen Potter, daughter of Jacob Potter and Mary J. Ring, on 1 January 1878.¹

     Alice M. Snyde married Burpee Otis Bent, son of Jacob Valentine Bent and Rose H. Balcom.¹ Alice M. Snyde was born on 19 November 1878 at Windsor, NS.¹ She died on 5 July 1915 at Bay State Hospital, Boston, MA; aged 38y 7m 15d.²
     She resided in 1915 at Brookline, MA.²

     Gordon Sollows married Ina M Rice, daughter of James Wilkie Rice and Eugenia Parker.¹

     Otto Sorenson married Rose Viola Cranton, daughter of Arnold John Cranton and Delia Bordeau, on 24 July 1913.¹

     Mary Jane Southard was born circa 1842 at Michigan, as calculated from the 1880 census. She married 2nd James Wellington Hazelton, son of Ransom Hazelton and Sarah Rouse, on 31 December 1865.¹
     Mary Jane Southard appeared on the census of 1880 at Waterford, Oakland Co, MI; aged 38y, under the name Hazelton.²

     Frank S Southwick was born on 18 July 1886 at Clifton, KS.¹ He was the son of Millard Fillmore Southwick and Ella Alida Rice.¹

     Hamilton Southwick married Martha (?).¹ Hamilton Southwick was born circa 1806 at Vermont, as calculated from the 1880 census. He died circa March 1895 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 88y 5m 7d, from senility.² He was buried on 11 March 1895 at plot SE 1/4 69 R4, Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY.²
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 74y.¹ He was a retired lumber merchant in 1880.¹

     Henry H Southwick was born on 7 August 1883 at Clifton, KS.¹ He was the son of Millard Fillmore Southwick and Ella Alida Rice.¹

     Laura M Southwick was born on 6 May 1890 at Clifton, KS.¹ She was the daughter of Millard Fillmore Southwick and Ella Alida Rice.¹

     Millard Fillmore Southwick was born circa 1856 at New York, as calculated from the 1880 census. He was the son of Hamilton Southwick and Martha (?). Millard Fillmore Southwick married Ella Alida Rice, daughter of William Norcross Rice and Mary Jane Ordway, on 8 August 1882; Millard of Rochester, NY.¹
     Millard Fillmore Southwick appeared on the census of 1880 at Rochester, Monroe Co, NY; aged 24y, living with his parents.² He was a bookkeeper in 1880.² He and Ella Alida Rice resided in 1882 at Clifton, KS.³ Millard Fillmore Southwick and Ella Alida Rice resided in 1897 at Topeka, Shawnee Co, KS.³

     Vicey Spavold was the daughter of William Spavold and Lucy (?).² Vicey Spavold married 2nd Willard Zoeth Rice, son of Edwin Rice and Philinda Clarke, on 29 August 1903 at New Tusket, Digby Co, NS.^1,2

     Flora Gladys Speakman was born on 2 June 1889 at West Dalhousie, Annapolis Co, NS.¹ She married George Augustus Spurr on 24 July 1907 at West Dalhousie, Annapolis Co, NS; by Rev John Reeks.² Flora Gladys Speakman died on 28 November 1962 at Allains River, Annapolis Co, NS.¹

     Gordon Spears married Glenna Spurr, daughter of James Edwin Spurr and Rosanna Trefry.¹

     Margaret Spears was born circa 1860 at Lequille, Annapolis Co, NS, she declared age 19, born at Lequille at the time of her marriage.¹ She married George Burnett Rice, son of Benjamin Rice and Eleanor Spurr, on 24 September 1879 at Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Co, NS.¹
     Margaret Spears appeared on the census of 1881 at Annapolis Royal District, Annapolis Co, NS; with the family that is likely her parents: William Spiers, male, married age 76, born Scotland, Occ: Soldier Disb; Eliza Spiers, female, married, age 57, born Nova Scotia; Maggie Rice, female, married, age 29, born Nova Scotia; George Spiers, male, age 18, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Factory Labourer; Fanny Spiers, female, age 12, born Nova Scotia; Maud Rice, age 1, born Nova Scotia.²

     Harry Spence married Lucie Maud Coe, daughter of Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice.¹
     Harry Spence resided at Bensonhurst, NY.¹

     (?) Spencer was born on 29 June 1873 at Homeville, NS, stillborn.^2,1 He was the son of Amos Joseph Spencer and Frances Ellen Martell.¹

     Abram William Spencer was born on 23 August 1862 at Mira, NS.¹ He was the son of Benjamin John Spencer and Sarah Frances Phillips.¹ Abram William Spencer married Margaret MacKenzie, daughter of William MacKenzie, on 14 March 1891 at Little Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.^2,1 Abram William Spencer died on 8 February 1935 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.^3,1 He was buried on 10 February 1935 at Greenwood Cemetery, Glace Bay, NS.^3,1
     He also went by the name of "Abe."¹ Abe started railroading at a very early age, first with the Glace Bay Mining Co., which carried on mining operations in Glace Bay on a small scale. After a few years as fireman he took his first turn at the throttle in 1881, staying with the company until he went over as an engineer to the Sydney & Louisbourg (S&L) Railway, and with the exception of a time while he was superintendent of the roundhouse here, had been driving locomotives out of Glace Bay continuously. A very big man physically, and in his dealings with his fellow man it could be truly said of him that he was sincerely respected and liked by all who knew him.¹ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Lingan, Cape Breton Co, NS; living with his mother and step father.^4,1 He appeared on the census of 1901 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.^5,1

     Albert Edmond Spencer was born on 1 March 1876 at Upper Peraux, NS, (or Halifax, NS).¹ He was the son of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison.¹ Albert Edmond Spencer married Ida Bricker, daughter of William Bricker, on 10 June 1903 at North Adams, MA.^2,1 Albert Edmond Spencer died on 4 February 1965 at North Adams, MA.^3,1
     He was a cashier at North Adams National Bank, North Adams, MA.^4,1 He appeared on the census of 1900 at North Adams, MA; in the household of his mother.⁵ He and Ida Bricker appeared on the census of 1910 at North Adams, MA.^6,1 Albert Edmond Spencer resided on 12 September 1918 at North Adams, MA.^7,1 He and Ida Bricker appeared on the census of 1920 at North Adams, MA.⁴

     Albert Ernest Spencer was born on 2 April 1888 at Scatarie Island, NS.¹ He was the son of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹

     Albert Nelson Spencer was born on 10 May 1871 at Saint Laurence, NS.¹ He was the son of Amos Joseph Spencer and Frances Ellen Martell.¹ Albert Nelson Spencer died on 21 January 1938 at Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^2,1 He was buried on 23 January 1938 at Christ Church Cemetery, South Port Morien, NS.^2,1
     He appeared on the census of 1901 at Port Morien, NS; living with his parents.^3,1 He appeared on the census of 1911 at Port Morien, NS; living with his parents.^4,1

     Albert P. Spencer was born in November 1870 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Edward William Spencer and Emily Jane Dickson. Albert P. Spencer died on 2 January 1871 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2

     Albert Thomas Spencer was born on 18 February 1876 at Port Morien, NS.¹ He is the son of Lewis George Spencer and Sarah Ann Spencer.¹ Albert Thomas Spencer married Ida Kate Spencer, daughter of Theopolis Spencer and Annie Peters, on 4 April 1905 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.¹ Albert Thomas Spencer died on 26 January 1930 at Montreal, QC.¹
     He also went by the name of "Bert."¹ Albert was an assistant engineer of the Montreal Park and Island Railway. Transferred to Toronto in 1921 but returned in 1926. He held the position of general superintendent, construction and maintenance until a year before his death.¹

     Albert Whidden Spencer was born on 7 October 1884 at Milford, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Rev Hezekiah Albert Spencer and Caroline Foster Whidden.¹ Albert Whidden Spencer married Marion Cook Clough on 15 September 1910.¹ Albert Whidden Spencer died on 5 December 1962 at Boston, MA.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1900 at Worcester, MA; living with his widowed mother.^3,1 He and Marion Cook Clough appeared on the census of 1920 at Ward 4, Manchester, NH.^4,1

     Alberta Spencer was born circa 1909 at New York.¹ She is the daughter of Edwin L. Spencer and Augusta (?).²
     Alberta Spencer appeared on the census of 1930 at Hudson, NJ; living with her widowed sister.³

     Amelia Spencer was born on 23 April 1871 at Parrsboro, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison.¹ Amelia Spencer died on 27 April 1871 at Parrsboro, NS.^3,1

     Amos Joseph Spencer was born on 14 May 1833 at South Head, NS.¹ He married Frances Ellen Martell, daughter of Joseph Martell and Susannah Spencer, on 8 March 1864 at South Port Morien, NS.¹
     Amos Joseph Spencer and Frances Ellen Martell appeared on the census of 1881 at Cow Bay, NS; Emas Spencer, male, married, age 48, born NS, occ: Farmer And Fisherman;
Fanny Spencer, female, married, age 43, born NS;
Leah Spencer, female, age 16, born NS;
Albert Spencer, male, age 10, born NS.^1,2 Amos Joseph Spencer was a farmer in 1901.³ He and Frances Ellen Martell appeared on the census of 1901 at Port Morien, NS.³ Amos Joseph Spencer and Frances Ellen Martell appeared on the census of 1911 at Port Morien, NS.^4,1

     Amy Spencer was born in 1874 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Theophilus Spencer and Catherine A. Phillips. Amy Spencer died on 2 May 1891 at Scatarie Island, NS.¹ She was buried at Mira, NS.¹

     Amy Sophia Spencer was born on 18 December 1870 at Cow Bay, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Hezekiah Spencer and Emily Susannah Martell.¹ Amy Sophia Spencer died in November 1913 at Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Co, NS.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1911 at Port Morien, NS; in the Angus MacLeod household.^3,1

     Ann Lemira Spencer was born on 23 March 1837 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Ann Lemira Spencer married William David Phillips, son of John Phillips and Lucinda (?), on 19 January 1869 at Mira, NS; William D. Phillips, 33, farmer of Mira m. Annie L. Spencer, 31, of Mira. He was b. Margaree to John, a farmer, & Lucinda Phillips, she was the dtr of Benjamin Spencer, a farmer, & Ann Martell.^3,2 Ann Lemira Spencer died on 7 April 1923 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^1,2
     She and William David Phillips appeared on the census of 1881 at Main-à-Dieu, NS; William Philips, male, married, age 47, born NS, occ: Fisherman;
Annie Philips, female, married, age 44, born NS;
Lewis S Philips, male, age 10, born NS;
Alice Philips, female, age 8, born NS.^4,2 Ann Lemira Spencer and William David Phillips appeared on the census of 1901 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.^5,2

     Anna Martell Spencer was born on 23 February 1869 at Cow Bay, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Amos Joseph Spencer and Frances Ellen Martell.¹ Anna Martell Spencer died on 18 April 1873 at Cow Bay, NS.^3,1 She was buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head, NS.¹

     Anne Elizabeth Spencer was born on 23 January 1856 at Parrsboro, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Anne Elizabeth Spencer married William Daniels on 10 July 1877 at Parrsboro, NS.²
     Anne Elizabeth Spencer appeared on the census of 1901 at Parrsboro, NS.³ She appeared on the census of 1911 at Amherst, NS.⁴

     Annie Laura Spencer was born on 4 March 1892 at Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Crawley Spencer and Laura Leslie Davison.¹ Annie Laura Spencer married Joseph Nelson Hazel on 1 June 1920.¹ Annie Laura Spencer died on 24 November 1988 at Richmond, VA.^2,1
     She and Joseph Nelson Hazel appeared on the census of 1930 at Portsmouth, VA.³

     Annie Lucy Spencer was born on 2 February 1866 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Theophilus Spencer and Catherine A. Phillips. Annie Lucy Spencer married Joseph Joshua Phillips, son of Timothy Phillips and Louise Tingley, on 6 October 1891 at Little Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.² Annie Lucy Spencer died on 15 May 1932 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was buried on 17 May 1932 at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^3,2
     She and Joseph Joshua Phillips appeared on the census of 1901 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,2 Annie Lucy Spencer and Joseph Joshua Phillips appeared on the census of 1911 at Hillside district, Cape Breton Co, NS.^5,2

     Annie M. Spencer was born on 23 April 1871 at Parrsboro, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison.¹

     Annie S. Spencer was born on 27 June 1857 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Mary Dickson.² Annie S. Spencer died in 1869 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^3,2

     Anthony Joseph Spencer was born on 29 September 1830 at Mira, NS, (24th per Witham).^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Anthony Joseph Spencer married Frances B. Dickson, daughter of George Dickson and Elizabeth Martell, on 23 February 1864 at Catalone, NS.^3,2,1 Anthony Joseph Spencer died on 21 October 1917 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS; (20th at Mira Gut per Witham).^4,1,2 He was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^5,2
     He was a farmer and fisherman between 1864 and 1865 at Mira Gut, NS.^6,2 He and Frances B. Dickson appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira District, Cape Breton Co, NS; Anthony I. Spencer, male, married, age 50, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Carpenter;
Fanny Spencer, female, married, age 41, born Nova Scotia;
Beecher M. Spencer, male, age 16, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Carpenter;
Naomi E. Spencer, female, age 15, born Nova Scotia;
Edith Spencer, female, age 13, born Nova Scotia;
Winnifred Spencer, male, age 11, born Nova Scotia;
Orressa Spencer, female, age 9, born Nova Scotia;
Wellington Spencer, male, age 7, born Nova Scotia.⁷

     Arnold Spencer was born on 11 January 1812 at Cow Bay (Port Morien), NS.² He married Sarah MacAulay on 14 November 1840.² Arnold Spencer died on 14 May 1851 at Cow Bay (Port Morien), NS.²

     Arthur Lewis Spencer was born on 11 June 1879 at Scatarie Island, NS.¹ He is the son of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹

     Aubrey Clement Spencer was born on 28 October 1883 at Milford, MA.^2,1 He was the son of Rev Hezekiah Albert Spencer and Caroline Foster Whidden.¹ Aubrey Clement Spencer died on 28 April 1884 at Milford, MA.^3,1

     Beecher Mozart Spencer was born on 21 June 1864 at Mira, NS, (according to his death record).^1,2 He was the son of Anthony Joseph Spencer and Frances B. Dickson. Beecher Mozart Spencer married Flora McDonald, daughter of Norman McDonald and Flora McCuish, on 24 December 1896 at Caledonia Mines Presbyterian Church, Caledonia Mines, NS.^3,2 Beecher Mozart Spencer married Jerusha Mary Stacey on 10 November 1903 at Garbarus Methodist Church, Garbarus, NS.^2,1 Beecher Mozart Spencer married Margaret McAulay, daughter of John McAulay, on 30 August 1927 at Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,2 Beecher Mozart Spencer died on 19 October 1954 at Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS; (20th at Louisbourg per Witham).^5,1,2 He was buried on 21 October 1954 at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.²
     He was a farmer in 1896.² He moved to Louisbourg in 1904 and served as town clerk from 1924 to 1942.²

     Benjamin Spencer was born on 23 March 1804 at Mira, NS, (April per Witham).^1,2 He was the son of Hezekiah Spencer and Frances Rice.² Benjamin Spencer was baptized on 5 April 1804 at Mira, NS; Benjamin Spencer, 5/4/1804, Hezekiah Spenser & Frances Rice on the Mira.^3,2 He married Ann Martell, daughter of Anthony Martell and Lucinda Holmes, on 7 November 1825 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,2 Benjamin Spencer died on 27 April 1880 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2
     Benjamin owned, at the time of his marriage, about two hundred acres of farmland on the south side of the Mira River and opposite his father's farm. He erected a house on this property and all of his children were born here except Hezekiah and Thomas. These two were born in a larger house, which was built in 1848. A member of the Nicoll family later occupied this house. Benjamin joined the Baptist Church and in the absence of a settled pastor, he preached the sermon. He also led all prayer meetings held during the weekday evenings. After Anne's death, he sold his farm in 1868 and lived with his son Anthony until his death.² He was a farmer and fisherman between 1864 and 1865 at Mira Gut, NS.^5,2

     Benjamin John Spencer was born on 27 December 1834 at Mira, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Benjamin John Spencer married Sarah Frances Phillips, daughter of John Phillips and Lucinda (?), on 2 February 1860 at Cheticamp, NS.² Benjamin John Spencer died on 23 March 1866 at Mira, NS; (1865 per Witham).^1,2
     He was a farmer and fisherman between 1864 and 1865 at Mira Gut, NS.^3,2

     Bertha Annie Spencer married Albert McNeil.¹ Bertha Annie Spencer was born on 19 February 1883 at Scatarie Island, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹ Bertha Annie Spencer died on 6 December 1917 at Halifax, NS.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1901 at Main-à-Dieu, NS; living with her parents.^2,1

     Bessie Maria Spencer was born on 15 July 1875 at Parrsboro, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Martell Spencer and Maria DeWolfe Slater.¹ Bessie Maria Spencer married Charles Edward Huggins, son of William Huggins and Margaret (?), on 26 June 1900 at Parrsboro, NS.^2,1 Bessie Maria Spencer married Albert Harvey Trefry, son of Henry D. Trefry and Elizabeth W. Crowell, on 30 August 1916 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^3,1 Bessie Maria Spencer died on 9 August 1919 at Halifax, NS.^4,1 She was buried at Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS.^4,1
     She and Charles Edward Huggins appeared on the census of 1901 at Ward 4, Halifax, NS.⁵ Bessie Maria Spencer and Charles Edward Huggins appeared on the census of 1911 at Halifax, NS.⁶

     Blanche Marion Spencer was born on 20 February 1876 at Mira Gut, NS.^3,1,2 She was the daughter of Timothy William Spencer and Alice M. Nicoll. Blanche Marion Spencer married Wellington Lamont Spencer, son of Anthony Joseph Spencer and Frances B. Dickson, on 14 July 1904 at Mira Gut, NS.^4,2,1 Blanche Marion Spencer died on 25 September 1921 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS; (21st at Mira Gut per Witham).^5,1,2 She was buried on 27 September 1921 at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^6,2

     Charles Beriah Spencer was born on 22 October 1820 at Mira, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Hezekiah Spencer and Frances Rice.² Charles Beriah Spencer was baptized on 17 January 1822 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.² He married Mary Dickson, daughter of George Dickson and Elizabeth Martell, in 1845.^1,2 Charles Beriah Spencer married Caroline Martell, daughter of Arnold Martell and Jane Huntington, on 30 January 1883 at Little Glace Bay Baptist Church, Little Glace Bay, NS.^3,2,1 Charles Beriah Spencer died on 1 April 1909 at Mira Gut, NS.^4,1,2 He was buried at Mira Gut Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^5,2
     He was a carpenter between 1875 and 1883.² He appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira District, Cape Breton Co, NS; Charles Spencer, male, widowed, age 60, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Carpenter;
Elisa Spencer, female, age 30, born Nova Scotia;
Clara Spencer, female, age 28, born Nova Scotia;
Cynthia Spencer, female, age 17, born Nova Scotia;
Timothy Spencer, male, age 24, born Nova Scotia;
George Spencer, male, age 20, born Nova Scotia.⁶ He was a farmer between 1907 and 1908 at Mira Gut, NS.^7,2

     Charles Percy Spencer was born on 27 April 1883 at Bass River, NS.¹ He was the son of Edmund Crawley Spencer and Laura Leslie Davison.¹ Charles Percy Spencer married Carrie Maud Alexander on 22 June 1921.¹ Charles Percy Spencer died on 27 August 1974 at Emporia, VA.^2,1
     He also went by the name of "Charlie."¹ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Jackson, NC; living with his parents.³ He resided on 12 September 1918 at Norfolk, VA.^4,1 He and Carrie Maud Alexander appeared on the census of 1930 at Boykins, Southampton Co, VA.⁵

     Charles Theophilus Spencer was born on 29 November 1832 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Charles Theophilus Spencer married Catherine A. Phillips, daughter of John Phillips, on 29 December 1864 at Mira Gut, NS.^3,2,1 Charles Theophilus Spencer married Matilda Bagnell, daughter of John William Bagnell and Ann Stacey, on 20 March 1883 at Garbarus, NS.^4,2 Charles Theophilus Spencer died on 25 September 1912 at Port Morien, NS.^1,2
     He and Catherine A. Phillips appeared on the census of 1871 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^5,2 Charles Theophilus Spencer appeared on the census of 1881 at Main-a-Dieu District, Cape Breton Co, NS; Charles Spencer, male, widowed, age 48, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Fisherman;
Ann Spencer, female, age 15, born Nova Scotia;
Robert Spencer, male, age 13, born Nova Scotia;
Joseph Spencer, male, age 9, born Nova Scotia;
Amie Spencer, female, age 7, born Nova Scotia;
Thomas Spencer, male, age 4, born Nova Scotia.⁶ He was a fisherman in 1901 at Scatarie Island, NS.^7,2 He and Matilda Bagnell appeared on the census of 1901 at Port Morien, NS.^7,2

     Charles William Spencer was born on 21 May 1893 at Port Morien, NS, (according to his death record).¹ He was the son of Lewis George Spencer and Sarah Ann Spencer.¹ Charles William Spencer married Violet E. Bown, daughter of Dennison E. Bown and Margaret Partridge, on 30 December 1921.¹ Charles William Spencer married Lenora Martell Dillon, daughter of Henry Hibbert Dillon and Oressa Alberta Spencer, on 17 July 1938.¹ Charles William Spencer died on 3 November 1947 at North Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^2,1 He was buried on 5 November 1947 at Lakeside Cemetery, North Sydney, NS.¹
     He was principal of schools in Sydney, New Glasgow, Mahone Bay, NS.¹ He graduated in 1919 at Acadia University, Wolfville, NS, where he earned a BA degree.¹

     Clara Elizabeth Spencer was born on 20 February 1853 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Mary Dickson.² Clara Elizabeth Spencer married James E. Nicoll, son of John Nicoll and Susan (?), on 15 January 1883 at Cow Bay (Port Morien), NS.^3,2,1 Clara Elizabeth Spencer died on 16 June 1895 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^4,2
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira, Cape Breton Co, NS; living with her father.⁵

     Clarence DeWolfe Spencer was born on 6 August 1879 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.¹ He was the son of Elijah Martell Spencer and Maria DeWolfe Slater.¹ Clarence DeWolfe Spencer married Winnifred Sarah Hall, daughter of Simeon Hall and Helen (?), on 8 July 1908 at Truro, NS; Clarence De Wolfe Spencer, 27, bachelor, contractor of Truro, NS m. Winnifred D. Hall, 24, spinster of Truro, NS. He was b. Parrsboro, NS to Martell, contractor, & maria. She was b. Truro, NS to Simeon, baggage master, & Helen.^2,1 Clarence DeWolfe Spencer died on 9 October 1934 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^3,1
     He appeared on the census of 1901 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS; living with his parents.⁴

     Clarence Lamont Spencer was born on 9 May 1869 at Parrsboro, NS.^3,1,2 He was the son of Samuel Charles Spencer and Francetta Grace Adelaide Dunham. Clarence Lamont Spencer married Edith Lois Spencer, daughter of Anthony Joseph Spencer and Frances B. Dickson, on 30 October 1894 at Moncton, NB.^2,1 Clarence Lamont Spencer died in 1925 at Montreal, QC.^1,2
     He and Edith Lois Spencer appeared on the census of 1901 at Saint John, NB.^4,2

     Clement Whitman Spencer was born on 21 August 1886 at Scatarie Island, NS, (according to his death record).¹ He was the son of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹ Clement Whitman Spencer died on 22 May 1912 at Scatarie Island, NS.^2,1 He was buried at Mira, NS.^2,1
     He also went by the name of "Clem."¹ He appeared on the census of 1901 at Main-à-Dieu, NS; living with his parents.^3,1 He was a fisherman between 1907 and 1908 at Scatarie Island, NS.^4,1 He appeared on the census of 1911 at Scatarie Island, NS; living with his widowed mother.^5,1

     Clifford Samuel Spencer was born on 14 January 1885 at Port Morien, NS.¹ He was the son of Lewis George Spencer and Sarah Ann Spencer.¹ Clifford Samuel Spencer died on 22 July 1897 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.¹

     Clyde Archibald Spencer was born on 18 February 1875 at Cow Bay, NS.^2,1 He is the son of Samuel Archibald Spencer and Ellen Martha Martell.¹ Clyde Archibald Spencer was baptized on 17 June 1875 at Mission of Glace Bay, Cow Bay, NS.^3,1 He married Catherine Jane MacLeod on 18 November 1902 at Glace Bay, Cape Breton Co, NS.¹ Clyde Archibald Spencer died on 1 February 1935 at Port Morien, NS.^4,1 He was buried on 3 February 1935 at Black Brook Cemetery, Port Morien, NS.^5,4,1
     He appeared on the census of 1901 at Port Morien, NS; in his father's household.⁶ He was a clerk between 1907 and 1908 at Port Morien, NS.^7,1 He and Catherine Jane MacLeod appeared on the census of 1911 at Port Morien, NS.^8,1

     Cranston Spencer married Daisy Rice, daughter of Joseph Burton Rice and Maria Dares.¹

     Cynthia Ann Spencer was born on 8 November 1863 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Mary Dickson.² Cynthia Ann Spencer died on 21 November 1943 at Dorchester, MA.^1,2
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira, Cape Breton Co, NS; living with her father.^3,2 She was a nurse at Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA.²

     Edgar Charles Spencer was born on 31 October 1892 at Scatarie Island, NS.¹ He was the son of Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave.¹ Edgar Charles Spencer married Abigail C. MacCuish, daughter of Edward MacCuish and Elizabeth Burke, on 10 September 1917 at Main-à-Dieu, NS; Edgar Charles Spencer, 24, fisherman, Scatarie Island m. Abigail Cecial McCuish, 15, of Scatarie Island on 10 Sep 1917 in Main-à-Dieu. He was b. Scatarie Island to Edward Spencer, fisherman, & Jane Musgrave, she was b. on Scararie Island to Edward McCuish, fisherman, & Elizabeth Burke.^2,1 Edgar Charles Spencer died on 20 January 1982 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.¹ He was buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Main-à-Dieu, NS.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1911 at Scatarie Island, NS; living with his widowed mother.^3,1

     Edith Lois Spencer was born on 20 February 1868 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Anthony Joseph Spencer and Frances B. Dickson. Edith Lois Spencer married Clarence Lamont Spencer, son of Samuel Charles Spencer and Francetta Grace Adelaide Dunham, on 30 October 1894 at Moncton, NB.^2,1 Edith Lois Spencer died in 1945 at Orlando, FL.^3,1,2
     She and Clarence Lamont Spencer appeared on the census of 1901 at Saint John, NB.^4,2

     Edmund Crawley Spencer was born on 21 October 1853 at Merigomish, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Edmund Crawley Spencer married Laura Leslie Davison on 3 February 1876 at Portapique, Colchester Co, NS.² Edmund Crawley Spencer died on 20 December 1908.^1,2
     He and Laura Leslie Davison appeared on the census of 1881 at Mills, Cumberland Co, NS; living with Edmund's parents.^3,2 Edmund Crawley Spencer and Laura Leslie Davison appeared on the census of 1900 at Jackson, NC.⁴

     Edna Lillian Spencer was born on 21 April 1871 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward William Spencer and Emily Jane Dickson. Edna Lillian Spencer died on 29 December 1877 at Cow Bay, NS.^1,2

     Edna Mary Spencer was born on 27 November 1885 at Milford, MA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Rev Hezekiah Albert Spencer and Caroline Foster Whidden.¹ Edna Mary Spencer died on 23 March 1889 at Port Morien, NS.¹

     Edward Rice Spencer was born on 23 October 1852 at Mira, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Edward Rice Spencer died on 22 November 1852 at Mira, NS.^1,2

     Edward William Spencer was born on 1 August 1828 at Mira, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Edward William Spencer married Emily Jane Dickson, daughter of George Dickson and Elizabeth Martell, on 20 February 1856 at Catalone, NS.^2,1 Edward William Spencer married Melissa Jane Musgrave on 10 September 1878 at North Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.² Edward William Spencer died on 10 April 1906 at Scatarie Island, NS.^1,2
     He was a sea captain.² He and Emily Jane Dickson appeared on the census of 1871 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^3,2 Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave appeared on the census of 1881 at Ball's Creek, Cape Breton Co, NS; Edvard Spencer, male, married, age 52, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer;
Jane Spencer, female, married, age 25, born Nova Scotia;
Runel Spencer, male, age 7, born Nova Scotia;
Arthur Spencer, male, age 2, born Nova Scotia;
William Spencer, male, age, <1,born Nova Scotia; born: Apr; 0.⁴ Edward William Spencer and Melissa Jane Musgrave appeared on the census of 1901 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^5,2

     Edward William Spencer was born on 2 June 1825 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Hezekiah Spencer and Frances Rice.² Edward William Spencer died in 1830 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2

     Edwin Spencer was born in October 1893 at New York.¹ He was the son of Edwin L. Spencer and Augusta (?).²

     Edwin L. Spencer was born in June 1865 at New York.¹ He was the son of Hezekiah Spencer and Annie (?).² Edwin L. Spencer married Augusta (?) circa 1891.³
     Edwin L. Spencer and Augusta (?) appeared on the census of 1900 at Newburgh, Orange Co, NY.³ Edwin L. Spencer appeared on the census of 1920 at Jersey City, NJ.⁴

     Elena Bell Spencer was born on 15 May 1885 at Bass River, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Crawley Spencer and Laura Leslie Davison.¹ Elena Bell Spencer married Samuel David Bradley on 7 July 1908 at Hobgood, NC.¹ Elena Bell Spencer died on 9 March 1959 at Raleigh, NC.^2,1
     She also went by the name of "Lina."¹ She appeared on the census of 1900 at Jackson, NC; living with her parents.³ She and Samuel David Bradley appeared on the census of 1910 at Hobgood, Halifax Co, NC; the biological parents of the children enumerated in this family are uncertain. The census records that this was the first marriage for both Ernest and Lina. If this was Ernest's first marriage, it seems that Ernest is not the biological father.^4,1

     Elijah Martell Spencer was born on 12 April 1841 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Elijah Martell Spencer married Maria DeWolfe Slater on 9 November 1864 at Parrsboro, NS.^3,2 Elijah Martell Spencer married May Crowe, daughter of John Crowe and Nancy (?), on 25 October 1905 at Truro Presbyterian Church, Truro, NS.^4,2 Elijah Martell Spencer died on 1 May 1927 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^5,2 He was buried on 3 May 1927 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.⁵
     He was a carpenter in 1881.^6,2 He and Maria DeWolfe Slater appeared on the census of 1881 at Mills, Cumberland Co, NS; Elijah M. Spencer, male, married, age 40, born NS, occ: Carpenter;
Maria D. Spencer, female, married, age 34, born NS;
Hattie E. Spencer, female, age 15, born NS;
Emily Spencer, female, age 13, born NS;
George E. Spencer, male, age 11, born NS;
Grace Spencer, female, age 8, born NS;
Bessie Spencer, female, age 5, Born NS;
Clarence D. Spencer, male, age 1, born NS;
Frederick Moore, male, age 20, born NS, occ: Apprentice.^6,2 Elijah Martell Spencer and Maria DeWolfe Slater appeared on the census of 1901 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^7,2

     Eliza Alice Spencer was born on 22 January 1886 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Timothy William Spencer and Alice M. Nicoll. Eliza Alice Spencer died on 24 March 1983 at Maces Bay, NB.^1,2 She was buried on 28 March 1983 at Sandy Cove Baptist Cemetery, Sandy Cove, NS.²
     She was a registered nurse.² She graduated in 1923 at School of Nursing, Glace Bay General Hospital, Glace Bay, NS.²

     Eliza Frances Spencer was born on 25 March 1851 at Mira Gut, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Mary Dickson.¹ Eliza Frances Spencer died on 12 August 1935 at Boston, MA.¹ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, MA.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira, Cape Breton Co, NS; living with her father.^2,1 She was a nurse at Boston City Hospital, Boston, MA.¹

     Elizabeth Spencer was born on 21 April 1859 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward William Spencer and Emily Jane Dickson. Elizabeth Spencer died on 30 April 1859 at Mira, NS.^1,2

     Elizabeth C. Spencer was born on 21 January 1872 at Halifax, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. William Timothy Spencer and Grace Ann Davison.¹ Elizabeth C. Spencer died in May 1957 at North Adams, MA.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1900 at North Adams, MA.² She appeared on the census of 1920 at North Adams, MA; living with her widowed mother.³

     Ellen Maria Spencer was born on 26 July 1864 at Mira, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin John Spencer and Sarah Frances Phillips.¹ Ellen Maria Spencer died in April 1865 at Mira, NS.¹

     Ellen Sophia Spencer died at Halifax, NS.^1,2 She was born on 23 August 1850 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Ellen Sophia Spencer married James Anson Thompson, son of James R. Thompson and Mary J. (?), on 14 November 1872 at Parrsboro, NS; James A. Thompson, 20, bachelor, engineer of Three Sisters m. Ellen Spencer, 21, spinster of Parrsboro. He was b. Ontario to James R., engineer, & Mary J. Thompson. She was the dtr of Saml, farming, & Sophia Spencer.^3,2
     Ellen Sophia Spencer and James Anson Thompson appeared on the census of 1881 at North West Arm, Halifax Co, NS; James A. Thompson, male, married, age 27, born ON, occ: Engineer;
Ellen Thompson, female, married, age 28, born NS;
Mary Ida Thompson, female, age 7, born NS;
James Thompson, male, age 2, born NS
Flora Grace Thompson, female, age <1 Born: ; 2/12, born NS.^4,2

     Emily Sophia Mary Spencer was born on 11 October 1867 at Parrsboro, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of Elijah Martell Spencer and Maria DeWolfe Slater.¹ Emily Sophia Mary Spencer married DeWitt Clinton Cook, son of George Cook and Anne (?), on 15 October 1912 at Truro, Colchester Co, NS; D. Clinton Cook, 60, widower, Baptist, Master Mariner of Parrsboro, NS m. Emily M. Spencer, 40, spinster, Baptist of Parrsboro, NS. He was b. Dorchester, NB to George, farmer, & Annie. She was b. Parrsboro, NS, to Elijah, manufacturer, & Maria.^3,1 Emily Sophia Mary Spencer died on 10 April 1941 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^4,1 She was buried on 12 April 1941 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS.^4,1
     She appeared on the census of 1901 at Parrsboro, Cumberland Co, NS; living with her parents.⁵

     Emma M. Spencer was born on 27 June 1857 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Mary Dickson.² Emma M. Spencer died in 1869 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^3,2

     Enoch Leroy Spencer was born on 23 April 1845 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Enoch Leroy Spencer died on 27 May 1845 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2

     Esther L. Spencer was born on 25 April 1802 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Hezekiah Spencer and Frances Rice.² Esther L. Spencer was baptized on 9 June 1803 at Mira, NS; Easter Spencer 9/6/1803 Hezekiah Spenser & Frances Rice on the Mira.^3,2 She married Charles Martell, son of Charles Martell and Susannah Mehitable Wilcox, on 28 January 1824 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,2 Esther L. Spencer died in 1850 at Main-à-Dieu, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Main-à-Dieu, NS.²
     She was a school teacher in 1819 at Mira Gut, NS.²

     Esther Lucinda Spencer was born on 26 December 1826 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Spencer and Ann Martell. Esther Lucinda Spencer married John Nicoll, son of James Nicoll and Lucy Morley, on 4 September 1862 at Mira Gut, NS; (Feb per Witham).^2,1 Esther Lucinda Spencer died on 31 December 1899 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was buried at Mira Bay Baptist Cemetery, Mira Gut, NS.^3,2
     She and John Nicoll appeared on the census of 1881 at North Mira District, Cape Breton Co, NS; John Nicol, male, married, age 58, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Miller;
Easter Nicol, female, married, age 54, born Nova Scotia;
Wesley Nicol, male, age 26, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Miller;
Freeman Spencer, male, age 13, born Nova Scotia.⁴

     Ethel Ida Spencer was born on 15 September 1886 at Bass River, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Edmund Crawley Spencer and Laura Leslie Davison.¹ Ethel Ida Spencer married Abel Pierce on 18 October 1911.¹ Ethel Ida Spencer died on 21 April 1951.¹
     She and Abel Pierce appeared on the census of 1920 at Craddock, VA.² Ethel Ida Spencer and Abel Pierce appeared on the census of 1930 at Falkland, NC.³

     Eva Jane Spencer was born on 1 July 1884 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Beriah Spencer and Caroline Martell. Eva Jane Spencer married Norman Fergusson, son of Donald Fergusson and Sarah MacAulay, on 29 November 1906 at New Aberdeen, NS.^3,2 Eva Jane Spencer died on 19 February 1971 at Halifax, NS.^4,2 She was buried on 22 February 1971 at Black Brook Cemetery, Port Morien, NS.^5,2
     She graduated in 1901 at Normal College, Truro, NS.² She was a school teacher between 1901 and 1906.²

     Fanny Spencer was born circa July 1859 at New York.² She was the daughter of Hezekiah Spencer and Annie (?).¹ Fanny Spencer died before 1870; as she did not appear on the 1870 US census with her family.^3,1

     Frances Spencer was born on 26 May 1808 at Mira Gut, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Hezekiah Spencer and Frances Rice.² Frances Spencer was baptized on 21 July 1808 at Mira, NS.^3,2 She married Anthony Martell, son of Joseph Martell and Patience Phipps, on 10 February 1831 at Saint George's Church, Sydney, Cape Breton Co, NS.^4,2 Frances Spencer died in 1846 at Main-à-Dieu, NS; (1860 per Witham) from complications following child birth.^1,2
     She also went by the name of "Fannie."²

     Frances Amelia Spencer was born on 3 December 1836 at Mira, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Hezekiah Spencer and Sophia Martell. Frances Amelia Spencer married Christopher Vickery Lamb on 5 July 1860 at Parrsboro, NS.² Frances Amelia Spencer died on 2 April 1899 at Parrsboro, NS.^1,2
     She and Christopher Vickery Lamb appeared on the census of 1881 at Mills, Cumberland Co, NS; Christopher Lamb, male, married, age 40, born NS, occ: Carpenter;
Fanny Lamb, female, married, age 44, born NS;
Phebe E. Lamb, female, age 20, born NS;
Florence O. Lamb, female, age 16, born NS;
Bertha A. Lamb, female, age 8, born NS;
Elven C. Lamb, male, age 4, born NS.^3,2