PERRY SPENCER was born in this township August 16, 1841, and is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Barnett) Spencer, and one of a family of eight children, of whom three only are living. November 12, 1863, he married Susan, the daughter of John and Martha (Dyer) Roberts, and in April, 1865, moved to the place of his present residence, where he is engaged in farming and trading in stock. There has been born to him one son, Robert, June 5, 1868. Mrs. Spencer was born in this township November 6, 1841. Mr. Spencer owns between 600 and 700 acres of land in the southern part of the township, a part of which is the old homestead. On all subjects he is independent in, his views, but always takes an active part in the development of any measures calculated to advance the interests of his township and county.

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