Spencer - George Washington - 1924
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, July 4, 1924
Mr. Washington Spencer died at his home Thursday morning. The funeral services were at the home Saturday afternoon and burial was at Waveland. - transcribed by kbz
Source: Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, July 11, 1924
George Washington Spencer, the youngest of 11 children of John and Nancy Spencer was born in Greene Township Feb 12, 1840 and died at his home June 26, 1924 at age 84 years 4 months 14 days. Except two years immediately following his marriage, when he lived just west of Guion, he has resided on the farm where he was born. His home was very dear to him, his parents coming here from KY to Green Twp in its pioneer period. He was married to Mary Catharine Clark Aug 21, 1862 who departed this life Oct 3, 1912 and to them were born 10 children - 8 boys and 2 girls. William died in 1879 at age 10 and Goerge W. Jr. died July 26, 1922 age 51. The other children are John T. of Russellville, Allen R and Wilbur A. of Waveland, Jesse C, Frank, Mrs. Elmer McCutchan, Aria A. and Fred E. near Milligan. These and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren with a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn a devoted father and grandfather, relative and friend. Mr. Spencer united with the Christian Church at Waveland in November 1867 and lived a consistent Christian in his every day life, bringin into all the activities of his life a pure Christian spirit that was an inspiration to all about him. Although he suffered intensely during his sickness he was grateful and uncomplaining. He was a true friend to all with whom he came in contact. He was always genrous almost to a fault. he was a man of very high ideals. He recognized the things that counts for most. Although he will be missed by his family and friends there remains thei nspiration that must come from his life so well spent. Funeral services were held at the home on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by the Rev. EE Moorman. Burial at Maple Ridge Waveland.- transcribed by kbz