Spencer - John W.
Source: Waveland Independent, Dec. 23, 1921
John W. Spencer son of Philemon and Nellie Spencer was born in Greene Twp, Parke County, June 3, 1838 on the farm which his parents had entered a few years previous. He was one of a family of 11 children, all of whom have preceded him in death but one brother, Sanford of New Market. He loved the church and its services and was faithful in attendance so long as health permitted. He quietly passed from this life to rest, at his home in Waveland, Dec. 16, aged 83Y6M3D. With the three children there are living, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was united in marriage to Francis J. Evans Aug 19, 1859. Of the four children born to this union, Ella the wife of Cassius C. Jarvis, died Aug 1, 1902. James, Mary, wife of George Vice and Laura survive. The wife and mother died December 3, 1905. Mr. Spencer united with the Christian Church, Montezuma in the year 1898. -- kbz