SPENCER MILITARY VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES, - TopicsExpress

SPENCER MILITARY VETERANS IN THE UNITED STATES, 1630’s-1860’s These are the military veterans of the New England Spencer family (William, Thomas, Michael and Gerard, and their descendents) who I’ve extracted from the four-volume work compiled originally by Mrs. William Curtis Clark of Elkins Park, PA. (born Cynthia Spofford Haskell). The arrangement is in no particular order, but simply as I found them mentioned in the books as I went through page by page. For the most part the period covered is from the early 1630’s to the Civil War. The first seven generations of the family are covered extensively, down to about the 1860’s, and there are some lines that go to the eighth, ninth or tenth generations. There are some veterans of the War of 1812, Mexican War, Seminole War, and WWI also. The veterans are arranged in order of the eldest to youngest brother. William 1) William-1, 1601-40: Lieut. 1st Mass Militia Co., 1636 2) William-1, Samuel-2-3, Caleb-4, Walter-5: (1761-living 1793) Walter was involved in the Battle of Wilkes Barre, PA, 3rd July 1778 3) William-1, Samuel-2-3, William-4, Eliphaz-5: Eliphaz (1737-1816) served in the Revolution from Beckett, Mass. 4) William-1, Samuel-2-3, Edward-4-5: Edward-5 (1752-1829) mentioned as a Revolutionary soldier, but no further details. 5) William-1, Samuel-2-3, Job-4, Asa-5: Asa (1747-1848) Served in the Revolution under General Anthony Wayne, and was at the storming of Stony Point. He helped spike the guns at Fort Erie when it was abandoned. 6) His eldest son James Bradley-6 (1780-1848) was a Captain in the 29th U.S. Infantry at Plattsburg, NY, during the War of 1812; 7) Asa’s second son Abner Peck-6 (b. 1786) was also a Captain in the 29th NY Infantry during the war. After 1815, Abner Peck Spencer stayed in the US Army and was appointed as military Governor of Arkansas. 8) Asa’s younger brother Eliphaz-5 (1752-1833) was also in the Revolution and ‘won honour and distinction by his heroic conduct on the field of battle’, (but no details of units or actions). 9) Gordon P.-6 (1789-1859), son of Eliphaz, was in the War of 1812, and engaged in active duty in the hospital at Sackett’s Harbour. 10) William-1, Samuel-2-3, Philip-4, Ambrose-5, William Ambrose-6: (1793-1854) was appointed a midshipman in U.S. Navy 15th November 1809, became Lieut. 9th December 1813, Captain 22nd January 1841, resigned 9th December 1843; He won distinction as a Lieutenant in the Battle of Lake Champlain, War of 1812, under Comdr. McDonough. 11) Captain Ambrose-6, (1795-1814) brother of William above, died 5th August on the Niagara River of wounds received in Battle of Lundy’s Lane. THOMAS 12) Thomas-1, (1607-87) Served under Captain John Mason in the Pequot War, 1637. 13) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Thomas-3, Gideon-4-5: Gideon-5 (1741-1822) served in the Revolution from CT. 14) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Samuel-3, John-4, Seth-5: (1752-1812) served in Revolution 1775-81. 15) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, John-3-4, Theodore-5: (1759-1845) Enlisted 1777 in Captain Stephen Osborn’s Co., Col. Jonathan Baldwin’s Regt of Artificers. 16) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3-4, Elijah-5, Thomas-6: (1756-1840) Enlisted 1777 as a private in Captain Samuel Matlock’s Co., served to 1783. 17) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Jonathan-4, Zachariah-5 (1742-62) died during the Havana Expedition. 18) Zachariah’s younger brother Jonathan-5 (1734-1813) in 1775, enlisted in Captain John Douglas’ Co., Col. Jedediah Huntington’s Regiment and served at the siege of Boston. 19) Jehiel-5, (1747-1816) Jonathan’s younger brother, in 1781 joined a battery under Brigadier General Waterbury for coastal defence from Horseneck to New Haven CT. 20) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Caleb-4-5, Roswell-6, Moses Roswell-7: (1789-1860) served in War of 1812 21) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Caleb-4, Ashbel-5, Michael-6, Oliver-7: (1786-1872) Enlisted at Madison NY 14th September 1812, discharged 15th December 1812 at Sackett’s Harbour. He was Sergeant of Captain Sizer’s Co. of New York Militia. Land warrant # 58879 for 40 acres and # 15448 for 120 acres. 22) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Caleb-4-5, Amos-6, Dayton-7: (1801-36) Died in hospital in Alabama (or Georgia) during the Seminole War. 23) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Caleb-4-5, Roswell-6, Moses-7, George-8, John Taylor-9, John Arthur-10: (b. 1896) Served in 138th Edmonton Battalion May 1916, and was sent to the 31st Battalion in November 1916. He was at Vimy Ridge and Amiens, demobilised March 1919. He also served in the Canadian Army, Calgary Highlanders June 1940 to September 1945. 24) His son John Francis Theodore-11: (b. 1922) Serving in Canadian Army in WWII. Enlisted in Artillery 22nd November 1942, discharged 26th September 1945. 25) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Stephen-4, Obadiah-5, Jasper Griffing-6: (1781-1815) Private 41st Regt. NY Infantry, War of 1812. Placed on Pension Roll 20th August 1817, money to go to heirs and widow. 26) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2-3, Jonathan-4-5, James-6: (1760-1845) Revolutionary Pension Record in the district of Ellington, Tolland Co. CT. Declaration of James Spencer of Somers, CT dated 23rd August 1832; May 1777 at Ellington CT under Lt. Josiah Brown, for three years. At New Haven, James was placed into a company of infantry commanded by Captain Elijah Blackman. 27) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Ebenezer-3-4, Ezekiel-5-6: Ezekiel-6: (1779-1859) served in the War of 1812, private in Captain Abraham Hubbard’s Co., Howe’s Infantry Regiment of CT Militia. 28) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Samuel-3, John-4, Seth-5, Alanson-6, George Cleveland-7: (1819-living 1879) Served in Confederate Army during the Civil War, 29) as did his eldest son, David Alanson-8 30) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Disborough-3, Eldad-4-5-6, James Stilson-7, Forbes David-8: (1829-86) served in Civil War, Co. K, 20th Michigan Infantry. 31) James Stilson-8, (1838-1935) Forbes’ younger brother, served in the same unit. 32) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Disborough-3, Eldad-4-5-6-7, Homer-8: (b. 1842) Enlisted 29th April 1861 at Manchester for 3 months, Co. D, 20th Michigan Infantry. He was discharged 5th July 1865. 33) Thomas-1, Obadiah-2, Thomas-3, Gideon-4-5, Stephen-6, George Gilman-7, Paul-8, Frederick Gilman-9: (1895-1950) Served in WWI as a flyer, and in WWII as a Major in Army Intelligence at the Pentagon. Member of the First City Troop. 34) Thomas-1-2, Samuel-3, Thomas-4, Eliphalet-5: (1738-1820) Captain in Benjamin Harmon’s Co., Colonel Wolcott’s Regiment, 1776. 35) Hezekiah-5, (1740-97), Eliphalet’s younger brother, private in Lexington Alarm. 35a) Thomas-1-2, Samuel-3, Daniel-4, Daniel-5: (1759-1854) Served in the Revolution. 36) Thomas-1-2, William-3, John-4, Simeon-5: (1756-1827) Served in Lexington Alarm. 37) Thomas-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Ebenezer-4, Gideon-5: (1741-1819) Served 1781 in Captain William Hutchin’s Co., 1782 Captain Joseph Safford’s Co., Col. Eleazer Wallbridge’s Regiment of militia from Windham Co., VT. 38) Thomas-1, Samuel-2, John-3-4, Silas-5: (1755-1829) ‘served in Revolutionary War’. 39) Silas’ brother Samuel-5 (1762-1826) served as a private in Captain Samuel Peck’s Co., Colonel David Wooster’s Regiment. Pension # S22288 40) Silas-6, (1789-1877) son of Silas-5, served in War of 1812. 41) Thomas-1-2, Samuel-3, Thomas-4, Eliphalet-5-6, Thomas-7: (1793-1857) Surgeon in US Army during the Mexican War, 1846. 42) Thomas-1-2, William-3, John-4, Reuben-5-6: Reuben-6 served as Ensign and Lieutenant in the New York Militia from 1802 to 1808. 43) Thomas-1-2, William-3, John-4, Reuben-5, Russell-6, Charles L.-7: (1822-1908) Served in the Civil War. 44) Thomas-1, Jared-2-3, John-4-5, Michael-6: (1766-1846) served as a private in Massachusetts troops for seven months during the Revolution. On the Pension Roll in 1832, widow received pension in 1853. 45) Thomas-1, Jared-2-3, Nathaniel-4, James-5: (1755-1802) Private in Revolutionary Army, service 20th March 1777 in Regt. Of Col. Samuel B. Webb, 9th Regt. Of Conn. line until 1st January 1780. 46) Thomas-1, Jared-2-3, Nathaniel-4, Ashbel-5, Elihu-6-7, William E.-8: (1842-62) Served from Wisconsin, died in Army 26th September 1862 during the Civil War. 47) Thomas-1-2, Samuel-3, Thomas-4, Eliphalet-5-6, Ichabod Smith-7: (1780-1857) He was a General in the War of 1812. Maj. Gen. Ichabod Smith Spencer was the oldest of four brothers, all of whom were men of ability and mark in this section. The General being the eldest, and therefore the earliest upon the stage, was the power that raised to prominence in professional life all of his brothers; for as soon as he became able in his own profession, he took them, as it were, upon his shoulders, and carried them along in their studies and into their professions, they aiding themselves what they could by school teaching. General Spencer was born in Suffield, Conn., July 11, 1780; and the year succeeding his birth his parents moved to Great Barrington, Mass., where the rest of their family of children were born. The General was married in 1801, and removed to the county of Madison, N. Y., in 1802, where he continued to reside till the time of his death. He was a student of law, under Hathaway & Sherman, Esqs., Rome, and entered the profession and practice of law in 1808. One who was well acquainted with his remarkable powers of mind, thus writes: --- Mr. Spencer passed with rapid strides, by the energy and activity of his own powers, to a distinguished prominence in the profession. The science of pleading was then intricate, technical and refined, and he soon took place among the first and foremost as one of the safest and best special pleaders in our State. As a Chancery pleader, we may say there was none before him. His power of discrimination was great, and no man would discover a legal point, and give it prominence and weight, in pleading or brief, before him. His mind would run through a case with astonishing rapidity, and no point would escape his notice, or fail of receiving the consideration due to its importance. It was not for the legal profession alone that he was pre-eminently qualified. There were elements also in him equally well befitting the military character. In 1813, during our war with England, he was ordered into the service of the United States as Adjutant, under the command of Col. Dutton and Brig. Gen. Collins, and marched to the frontier at and near Sacketts Harbour. His services on the frontier were necessarily short. He returned home in 1814; and the discharge of his military duties was so honourable that a train of promotions was soon opened before him. In that year (1814) he was promoted to the office of Captain, and very soon after to that of Colonel of the 74th Regiment of Infantry, and a few years later to Brig. Gen. of the 35th Brigade, comprising the counties of Chenango and Madison. This office he held until 1847, when he resigned it. 48) Thomas-1-2, Samuel-3, Thomas-4, Eliphalet-5-6, Joshua Austin-7: (1790-1857) Served in the War of 1812. A celebrated lawyer and advocate, he distinguished himself especially upon one occasion—in his defence of McLeod in 1841, soon after the close of the Patriot War, so called, of 1836 and 37. McLeod, a Canadian citizen, came over the border on our Canada frontier at Schlosser, near Niagara Falls, and in a raid with the men of his command, committed a murder, for which he was indicted and tried at Utica. Mr. Spencer defended him, setting up as the principal ground of defence that a state of war between nations at the time of the killing; that McLeod was acting in the defence of his government, and was not individually answerable. The trial lasted many days and was one of much excitement. Spencer succeeded, and as a reward for his services the British Government gave him a thousand pounds sterling, being $5,000. 49) Thomas-1, Samuel-2, John-3-4, Silas-5, John-6-7, John B.-7: (1809-98) In 1833 he went to Utica NY to enlist in the US Cavalry in the Black Hawk War. The company had gone, so he enlisted in general service and was sent to Mackinaw, Michigan. He was honourably discharged 8th August 1836. 50) His son James-8 served in Corp. Co. E, 10th Cavalry Mich., mustered out 11th November 1865, Memphis Tenn. MICHAEL 51)Michael-1, John-2: (1638-84) Fought in the Narragansett Campaign of King Phillip’s War, 1676-7. 52) Michael-1, John-2, Michael-3, Samuel-4, Jonathan-5-6, John-7: (1825-63) Died in Camp Dennis, Ohio, during the Civil War, in his 39th year. 53) Michael-1, John-2, Peleg-3, Joseph-4, James-5: Served in the Revolution from 28th December 1775 up to 1779. 54) Michael-1, John-2, William-3, Henry-4, John-5-6: John-6 (b. ca. 1800) Served in US Army during Mexican War, 1846. 55) Michael-1, John-2, Robert-3, Michael-4, Caleb-5: (1750-1806) Enlisted from Danbury, CT in 6th Co., under Captain Noble Benedict, in Revolution. 56) Caleb’s son Dennis-6 (1781-1812) died as a prisoner of the British (captured at the fall of Detroit) 57) Dennis’ younger brother Edward Pierce-6 (1791-1814) died serving under Harrison, September 11th 1814 in Canada. 58) Michael-1, John-2, Peleg-3-4, Charles-5: (1749-1838) Private in VT Militia under Peleg Mattison in Revolution. 59) Michael-1, John-2-3-4, Joseph-5, Charles E.-6: (1749-1809) Fought in Revolution from Cheshire Mass., under Joab Stafford, his uncle by marriage. His younger brother Rufus-6 (1758-1837) served in the same unit. 60) Michael-1, John-2-3-4, Joseph-5, Thomas-6: (1754-1841) Served from Cheshire, Mass., 1777 and 1780 in Revolution. 61) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, John-5, Ebenezer-6: (1755-1843) Private in Kent Guards, R.I. Militia, 1777; promoted to Major. 62) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4-5, John-6: (1760-1849) Served as a private in the Kent Co. Militia in the Revolution. 63) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, Job-5, Randall-6: (1753-1813) Mentioned as a Revolutionary soldier. Promoted to Ensign 22nd March 1788; promoted to Captain and Lt. Col. 9th June 1796; resigned command of the Regiment 9th June 1807. 64) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, Job-5, Randall-6, Silas-7, Job-8, Morton L.-9: (b. 1840) enlisted on May 16, 1861 (the first from Allegany Co.) and was assigned to Company B, 23rd Regiment (Southern Tier Regiment), NY Volunteers. He was unable to continue in the war effort, as he was wounded on December 13, 1861 at Fredericksburg, VA, a shot to the right arm, and was sent home shortly after that and discharged on 22nd May 1863. He later became a veterinarian and died on 9th Nov 1930 in Little Genesse, NY. He never married. 65) Morton’s younger brothers Frederick R. and Israel P. were also in Civil War. They enlisted August 6 1862 and were assigned to Company A, 136th Regiment (Iron Clads), NY Volunteers. Frederick had health problems on the onset of his tour of duty, contracting dysentery and was hospitalized from Nov 2 that year and on April 10th, 1863 he rejoined his regiment. Israel Putman in the meantime continued on with his Company . On April 27th, 1863 their regiment was involved in the Battle of Chancellorsville, VA. which lasted until May 6th. Total Union casualties of that encounter were 1,113 killed, 7,052 wounded and 4,422 captured or missing. On July 1st, 1863, their regiment was involved in the Battle of Gettysburg, PA, that lasted until July 3rd. Total Union losses 3,070 killed, 14.497 wounded and 5.434 captured and 23,001 missing. The 136th was on the left flank of the battle. They both served with the 136th until they were mustered out on June 13th, 1865 in Washington, DC. Although in the beginning they were with the Army of the Potomac but eventually the regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland, which was commanded by General T. Sherman. Both were involved with the Siege of Atlanta and Shermans march to the sea in Savannah, Ga. Frederick came out of the war unscathed, however Israel was wounded in the arm during the Battle of Bentonville, NC. 66) Israel Putnam, 1844-1922. At the age of 18, he also enlisted on 6 August 1862 and he too was assigned to the same Company and Regiment as Frederick, as set out in the entry above. 64) Randall’s nephew John-7 (b. ca. 1790, d. 1866) (son of his brother Alexander) served in the War of 1812 from Adams Centre, NY. (pension # 13727) 65) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, Nathan-5, Anthony-6: (1762-1850) Served as a private in the Revolution. Enlisted in Col. Crary’s Regiment 1776, sailor in Kent Co. Continental Navy (on Pension Roll in 1835). Pension began 29th May 1824. 66) Michael-1, John-2, Benjamin-3, Walter-4, Benjamin-5, Walter-6, Vernum-7, Jasper-8: (1841-1921) Served as Sgt. In Co. 3, 1st R.I. Cavalry, Civil War. 67) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, John-5, Ebenezer-6, William-7, Gardiner-8, William Christopher-9: (1834-1904) Served in the Civil War, 12th Regiment R.I. Infantry, Co. B, 11th Regiment, 16th Reserve Corps. 68) Michael-1, John-2, Robert-3, Michael-4, Theophilus-5, Enoch-6, Horace-7-8: Horace-8 (b. 1841) Served in the Civil War. 69) Michael-1, John-2, Robert-3, Michael-4, Caleb-5, Harvey Sanford-6, Arthur Wayne-7: (b. ca. 1833) Served in Civil War and died in a Soldiers’ Home in Dayton, Ohio. 70) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4, Job-5, Alexander-6, Job-7: (1796-1884) Job-7 volunteered at Sackett’s Harbour 30th June 1814 to 24th August 1814. Pension certificate # 23954. Land warrant for 40 acres, then for 120 acres. 71) Michael-1, John-2-3, William-4-5, John-6, Richard-7, Joseph Johnson-8, Richard Anthony-9: (1845-65) died at conscription camp, New Haven CT, while serving with Co. H, RI Volunteers. 72) Michael-1, John-2, Benjamin-3, Walter-4, Benjamin-5, Walter-6, Job-7, Pardon-8: (1834-1913) Joined the Colonisation Expedition from Boston in 1876, died at Bristol Soldier’s Home. GERARD 73) Gerard-1: (1614-84) Ensign of the Haddam, CT Train Band during King Philip’s War, 1676-7. 74) Gerard-1, Timothy-2-3-4-5: Timothy-5 (b. ca. 1736) In the Revolution as a member of Captain Barrett’s Co., and died of smallpox in 1776 or 1777. 75) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3, John-4, James-5; (1727-1776) Served in Revolution, died of smallpox Wyoming PA Summer, 1776. 76) James-6 (1753-78) s/o James-5) slain in Wyoming Massacre. 77) Levi-6 (1755-1778) brother of James-6) also slain in Wyoming Massacre. 78) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3, John-4, Jeremiah-5, Reuben-6: (1757-1804) Enlisted in the Revolution as a private in the militia from Claremont, NH. 79) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3-4, Peleg 5-6: Peleg-6 (1758-1841) Served in the Revolution from Richmond, Mass. 80) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3-4, Stephen-5, Roger Squire-6, Harvey-7: (1794-1873) Served in the War of 1812. 81) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3-4, Stephen-5, Enoch-6: (1789-1870) Served in the War of 1812. Enlisted at Auburn, Oswego Co., NY, and served 1 year, discharged at Plattesburgh NY 19/6/1814. Orderly Sergeant in Captain Danvers’ Co. of 29th Regt. of Infantry, Col. Smith and Col. J. D. Younger. Land Warrant # 179 for 160 acres issued 25th January 1851. 82) Gerard-1, Timothy-2-3-4, Simeon-5, Jonas-6: (1773-1839) A Major in the VT Militia in the 1790’s; took Freeman’s Oath 1794. 83) Gerard-1, John-2, Gerard-3-4, Stephen-5, Seth-6, Lemuel-7, Andrew J.-8: (b. 1828) Served in Civil War. 84) DeWitt-8 (1842-62) brother of Andrew J.) killed at Perryville during Civil War. 85) Albert-8 (1844-64) brother of above) killed during the Battle of the Wilderness, Civil War. 86) Gerard-1, Timothy-2-3-4, Simeon-5, John-6, Henry Gould-7, William Henry-8: (b. 1840) Served in Civil War. 87) Gerard-1-Thomas-2, Jared-3: (1673-1754) Captain of the military forces at Saybrook, CT. 88) Gerard-1, Thomas-2, Caleb-3: (1695-1782) Ensign of Train Band, Saybrook CT. 89) Gerard-1, Thomas-2-3-4-5: Thomas-5 (1736-1807) Private 1778 in Captain John Hill’s Co., CT. 90) John-6, son of Thomas-5, (1769-1849) also served in the same unit. 91) Gerard-1, Thomas-2, Caleb-3-4, John-5: (1774-1825) Served in the War of 1812. Pension record # 34037: private, served in militia in CT and transferred to the Naval Service under Captain Buckley. John was on the rolls of Captain Seth Comstock’s Co. of CT Militia, and he served from 13th September to 1st November 1813. He was paid for 1 month and 26 days service. 92) Gerard-1, Thomas-2, Caleb-3, Joseph-4, Peter-5: (1763-1842) Served in CT Short Levies in 1780 under Colonel Henan Swift. 93) Gerard-1, Thomas-2, Jared-3, Jonathan-4, Samuel-5, Jonathan-6: (1781-1865) mentioned as being ‘late of U.S. Army’ but no other details. 94) Gerard-1, Thomas-2, Jared-3, Samuel-4-5, Reuben-6, Thomas Hardy-7, Charles Lebbeus-8: (b. 1842) Of Lakeport, NY, served in Civil War. 95) Gerard-1, Thomas-2-3-4, Stephen-5, Ai-6: (1786-1817) Served in the War of 1812. 96) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Joseph-4: (1714-82) Lt. Col. in French and Indian Wars, Major General in Revolution. 97) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Peter-4, Asa-5: (1744-78) Enlisted in the Revolution 10th February 1776, died at Saratoga 7th March 1778. 98) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Ebenezer-4, John-5: (1750-1824) Brigadier General in Revolution from East Haddam. 99) Ephraim-5, younger brother of John-5 above; (1759-1828) Ephraim enlisted 1777 in Captain Eliphalet Holmes’ Co. 1st CT Continental Regiment. 100) Emmons-5, (1761-1832), younger brother of Ephraim above, noted as receiving a Revolutionary War pension. 101) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Ebenezer-4, Emmons-5, Edward-6, Darius-7, Andrew Jackson-8: (1849-1907) Served in Co. H, 186th Regt., NY Infantry, Civil War. 102) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Samuel-4-5: Samuel-5 (1734-94) At the Provincial Congress he was the Representative from Anson Co., NC, appointed Colonel of the Anson Co. troops. He was Clerk of Court in Anson Co., and in 1777 when the Superior Court of NC was set up, was one of the first three judges appointed. 103) Oliver-5, (1736-1811) brother of Samuel-5 above, a Colonel of New Jersey troops in the Revolution. 104) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Samuel-4, David Brainard-5: (1744-95) Colonel in Revolutionary War. 105) Calvin-5, (1753-1801) brother of David B.-5 above; was in the Revolution in SC during the war. He served in 1780 as Assistant Quartermaster-General with the rank of Captain. After the war was the Colonel of the Cheraw Brigade, No. 9, SC Militia. 106) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Joseph-4, Hobart-5: (1742-1806) private in Lt. Col. David Webster’s N.H. Militia. 107) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Peter-4, Daniel-5, Clinton-6: (1840-93) Enlisted Co. H 1841 in Ypsilanti, serving in the Army of the Potomac in all their battles until being severely wounded at Gettysburg, losing his right leg and being shot in the left arm, 2nd July 1863. He was honourably discharged 16th May 1864. 108) Emmons-6, (b. ca. 1843, living 1891) Served in Co. B, 20th Mich. Infantry for 3 years, mustered out 30/5/1865 at Delancy House. 109) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Ebenezer-4-5, Joseph Gates-6: (1829-72) Served in Co. C, 15th N.H. Regiment, Civil War. 110) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3-4, Ansel-5, Willard-6, Frederick Albert-7: (1833-1901) Served in the Civil War 2nd Vol. CO Cavalry. 111) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, John-3, Ebenezer-4, John-5, Selden-6, John White-7: (1817-94) Captain in Civil War, WVA. 112) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Israel-4, Jared W.-5, Oliver-6, Herbert Oliver-7: (1834-65) Sgt. 8th NY H. A. Co., died as a POW in Salisbury NC. 113) Gerard-1, Samuel-2, Isaac-3, Joseph-4-5, George-6, Samuel Walker-7 (1837-62) CSA, killed at 2nd Manassas. 114) William Brainard-7: (1835-1882) Captain CSA, Civil War, POW Johnson Island. 115) Arius Nye-7 (1843-86) younger brother of William above) Captain in Confederate Army, captured with his brother near Natchez, MISS, POW Johnson Island, Ohio. They were released 16/2/1865. 116) Gerard-1, William-2, Joseph-3-4, Isaac-5: (1745-1818) Lt. in Wadsworth’s Brigade in 1776, raised to reinforce the army in NY state. 117) Ichabod-5, (1747-1821) younger brother of Isaac-5 above; Lieutenant of CT troops under Colonel Jedadiah Huntington in Revolution. Copied from the pension record of Ichabod Spencer, 29 Sep 1820: My occupation has been that of a house carpenter. For several years past I have been afflicted with the asthma, dropsy, and rheumatism. These have increased to such a degree that for about 5 months past I have been under the care of the Doctors. I received a pension under the law of the 28th of March 1818, the certificate of which bore the number 964 and have been so unfortunate as to be deprived of it. When I received my pension I had no property except my tools and a very little furniture. I saved some money out of my pension, and with it I bought me a cow and a little horse, for which I paid $20 and gave my note for the remainder, which is still unpaid. The very day my creditors learnt that my name was stricken from the pension roll they came upon me, attacked my horse and sold it at the post to pay my debts. My cow, tools and furniture were by law exempted from the levy of execution. My cow and some of my tools I have been compelled to sell to furnish something to live upon, I have ever been industrious and labored so long as my health would permit. I am now unable to labor and have no reason to suppose that I will ever be able to do much again and need either help from government or the town in which I live. My family consists of my wife Hannah, 63 years old, very infirm and feeble. My son Oliver lives with us, but is of age and has no property. If my pension could be again restored to me, or I could be again placed on the pension list I should be able to live comfortably, but without it must remain dependant on charity. I, the said Ichabod Spencer was a sergeant in the militia at the commencement of the revolutionary war, I enlisted as a minute man in Capt Joseph Jewetts Company in Col Saltonstalls Regiment and went to Roxbury. After my return from Roxbury I was called to New London and stationed at Fort Trumbull where I staid the summer of 1776. In the beginning of the year 1777, I recieved a commission as an Ensign in Capt Eliphelet Holmes Company in Col Jedediah Huntingtons Regiment, of the CT line on the Continental establishment, and immediately joined said company and continued to serve therin until the latter part of the year 178l when I was honorably discharged from said company. That about a year and a half after I was commissioned an ensign I was appointed by Congress to second Lieutenant, and about a year after that, first Lieutenant of said company. I served as a officer in the army more than four years, and more than five years in the whole, not having preserved my commissions to the present time I am unable to give the dates precisely. I was in the battle of Monmouth, a second Lieutenant and performed the duties of a standard bearer. I was in an active part of the engagement, two of the guard belonging to the colours were killed. Sixty-three bullet holes were made through the colours I carried and one through my hat. Military Record: New London Co., Name: Ichabod Spencer, Rank: Lieutenant Annual Allowance: 240 00, Sums Received: 858 48 Description of service: CT line, Rev. War When placed on the pension roll: May 6, 1818, Commencement of pension: April 2, 1818, Age: 73 Laws under which inscribed, increased or reduced OR Remarks.: Dropped under act May 1, 1820. Restored, commencing March 16, 1821. Died September 25, 1821. Spencer, Ichabod (Conn). Sergeant in the Lexington Alarm April, 1775; Ensign 1st CT, 1st January, 1777; 2d Lieutenant, 29th May, 1778; 1st Lieutenant, 20th June, 1779; transferred to 5th CT, 1st January, 1781; resigned 27th February, 1781. (Died 25th September, 1821.) 118) Gerard-1, William-2, James-3, Thomas-4, Aaron-5: (1761-1826) Served in Revolution from Coventry, CT. 119) Camma Ralsman-6, (1794-1870) nephew of Aaron-5, (son of Aaron’s younger brother Aaron-5) private in Captain Fisher’s, and then in Captain Reed’s NY Militia, War of 1812. He marched to the Niagara frontier and volunteered, and went into Canada. Received two land grants after the war, one for 40 acres, and later # 91603 for 120 acres. 120) Gerard-1, William-2, James-3, Joel-4-5: Joel-5 (1762-1858) Serving in the Revolution from CT for 2 years 11 months, from 1st December 1780. 121) Gerard-1, William-2, Micajah-3, Gideon-4, Reuben-5: (1752-1836) Served as a private in CT Militia during the Revolution. He was awarded a pension in 1831. 122) Gerard-1, William-2-3, Matthias-4, Timothy-5: (1756-1815) He served in the Revolution, and was present at the surrender of Yorktown. 123) Gerard-1, William-2, James-3, Thomas-4, Aaron-5-6: Aaron-6 (1792-1873) Served in War of 1812 and also in Black Hawk War. He was at the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, and at the capture of Fort Erie. He spiked the guns of the fort when it had to be later abandoned. 124) Gerard-1, William-2-3, Matthias-4, Timothy-5, Arnold-6, Samuel B.-7, William R.-8: (b. 1836) Served four years in 1st Michigan Cavalry in the Civil War. 125) Lucien H.-8 (1839-64?) brother of William R-8 above; Enlisted in Co. A, 5th Michigan Cavalry 1862, taken prisoner at Trevillian Station June 1864, was ill and never heard from again. 126 and 127) These two are of unknown parentage, (possibly sons of Timothy-7, elder brother of Samuel B.-7) They are buried in the same cemetery as above; Austin R. Spencer, (1840-63) who enlisted from Lapeer Co. 1861 Co. C, 7th Michigan Infantry, killed at Gettysburg 2nd July 1863. James H. Spencer, (b. 1842) also from Lapeer Co., enlisted 1861 in Co. G, 7th Michigan Infantry. Discharged at Detroit 22nd July 1862 for disability. 128) Gerard-1, William-2, Micajah-3, Jonathan-4, Amasa-5, Sylvester-6-7, Frank W.-8-9: Frank W.-9 Killed in France WWI 16th June 1918. 129) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3: Nathaniel-3: (1684-1761) Sgt. Haddam Train Band. 130) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3, Eleazer-4: (1748-1815) Served in the Revolution from New York as 2nd Lt. and Captain. 131) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3, Jabez-4: (1756-1835) Served in the Revolution 1775 Washington Co. NY, in Captain White’s Co., Col. Van Schaick’s NY Regiment. In March 1776, he enlisted for one year as a private Capt. John Steven’s Co, Col. Burrell’s CT Regiment. Taken prisoner, released on good behaviour bond. At the end of the stipulated 3 months, he enlisted again in the same unit. In May 1779, enlisted and served nine months in Captain Parmalee Allen’s Co., Captain Ebenezer Allen’s VT Regiment. In the spring of 1781 he enlisted and served nine months in the same company and regiment. Warrant # 22295. 132) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, Samuel-4: (b. 1733) Served with his eldest son; 133) Samuel-5 (1760-1849) in the 8th Regiment of Albany County Militia: 134) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, Samuel-4-5, Ira-6: (1790-1876) Soldier in the War of 1812 from Spencertown, Columbia Co., NY. Pension claim # 6372. 135) Orra-6 (1793-1868) (brother of Ira-6 above). He served in the War of 1812. Pension claim # 415. 136) Horace-6, (c. 1796-1841) (brother of Orra-6 above). He served in the War of 1812. Pension claim # 94, granted to his widow 20th June 1855, living at Canadice. 137) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Daniel-3, Elias-4, Cyrus-5: (1817-63) Sergeant in U.S. Army, died in service 15th August 1863. 138) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, John-3, Ithimar-4: (1733-1825) Commanded a Company 1781-3 in Peter Van Ness, Albany Co., NY Regt. of Militia in defence of the frontiers. Capt. Ishamar (Ithamer) Spencer was in the Ninth Regiment, 2d Claverack Battalion, 2d Company of the NY State Militia of Albany County under Col. Peter Van Ness, Lt Col. Stephen Hogeboom and 1st Major Jacob Ford. Under Capt. Ithamer Spencer in the 2d Company were 1st Lt. Abner Hawley, 2nd Lt. David Pratt and Ensn Amaziah Phillips. (Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York, Vol 15, page 268 and 261. Onon Cy Public Library; LN48 ACo2). Note: Aug 15, 1780: Col. Van Ness begs leave to resign, because he considers himself unjustly treated in point of rank by the promotion of Col. Robert Van Rensselaer. Consideration of his request was deferred to Septr 4th, but no minutes of that meeting of the Council are entered. Ithamer became captain or head of a class, as the term was then used. His commission was dated October 20, 1775. He served his whole seven years without going home to vistit his family. Some time while they were stationed near Poughkeepsie, there was a band of Tories, with their headquarters in the city, led by Captain Tile, and he had committed some crime against the Continental army, whose commander called for someone to go and arrest the leader and break up the band. No one dared undertake the task. Finally Captain Ithamer Spencer volunteered, providing he could pick his men to go with him. This request was cheerfully granted and he took twelve men from his own company and they went and arrested the leader, put him on his own horse, took him back to camp where he was tried by general court-martial and convicted of the crimes with which he was charged and sentenced to be hung. The captain was detailed to carry out the order of the court. He put him on his own horse again and tied him on with a rope, running from one foot to the other under the horse, then he took him back to his own home and led the horse under a limb of a tree. Perhaps he did not tie a scientific hangmans knot but made one end of a rope secure around his neck, then tied the other end to the limb of the tree, untied him from his horse and led the horse from under him, leaving the man to die, but they stayed with him until they knew he was dead. The arrest and execution were carried out in the presence of hundreds of Tories and not a shot fired in defence of their leader. According to the order of the court the captain was to have the Tory’s horse for his service in performing this daring act. The captain rode the horse until the close of the war, then taking him home. He said he was the best horse he ever saw, and he used him until he was very old. One day while he was feeding in the pasture the captain saw a large tree fall on him, killing him instantly. After the war, May 15, 1781, he received a bounty of 30£, which equals $133.33 1-5. In the year 1796 he moved to the town of Maryland, Otsego County, NY 139) James-4 (1736-1806) Samuel’s younger brother, served in the Revolution as a Captain. Earlier, commissioned as a 1st Lt. 17th January 1764 in Columbia Co., NY. 140) Abner-4 (1738-living 1806), another younger brother of Samuel, served in the Militia of Dutchess Co., NY during the Revolution. 141) Elias-6 (b.1827) son of Joseph-5, Samuel-4) served in Co. H, 3rd Reorganised Michigan Infantry Civil War. 142) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3, Jonathan-4: (1744-1821) Served in the Militia in the Revolution. 143) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, John-3, Joel-4, Israel-5, Jesse-6, Hadley-7, Henry C.-8: (1842-1904) Served in the Civil War Co. F, 94th NY Volunteers. 144) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3, Jonathan-4, Orange-5; (1765-1843) Served in NY Militia in the Revolution. While a resident of Warrenbush, Tyrone Co., NY, he enlisted and served in the NY Militia as a musician and private under Captain Lytle, Putnam, Yuman and Harrison, and Col. Willets. Pension claim dated 21/9/1832. Jonathan and Orrangh Spencer are listed as serving in the Revolution in the 3rd Regt, Tryon [Montgomery] County Militia. Orange stated in his pension application that he was born at Richmond, MA; that he was living at enlistment in the winter of 1778-79 in Warrenbush, now called Florida, Montgomery Co, NY; and that he moved from there about 1784 to Unadilla. This shows the migrations of Jonathans family. Orange later moved to Vernon, Oneida Co, to Monroe Co, and to Chautauqua Co, NY, last to North East, Erie Co, PA. At Monroe Co. he may be found in Pittsford as a member, ae 57, of Morning Star Lodge No. 223, F&AM, having been Initiated therein 5 Mar 1822, Passed 2 Apr, and Raised and Joined 30 Apr 1822 as Orrin Spencer, Minister of the Gospel, and residing in Perinton. Three later Lodge Returns of Dec 1821/22 thru Dec 1826 record him as Orange Spencer. Records of M.E. Spencer give place of death as Richmond, MA. 145) HarveyA.-6, (b. 1841) nephew of Orange-5 (son of Orange’s younger brother Asher-5) Served in Co. E, 8th Michigan Infantry, Civil War. 146) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, John-3, Joel-4, Asa-5: (1744-84) Served in Revolution from the town of Maryland, NY. 147) His younger brother, John-5: (1758-1826) enrolled as a private in the Continental Army. He served as a Lieutenant and Captain in Captain Peter Van Renesalear’s Co., N.Y. Levies, 1781, and was afterwards promoted from the ranks for gallantry and was Aide-de-Camp to Colonel Willets. Pension claim # 19389. According to the sworn declaration of his wife Rebecca as to his military record (from the Pension claim); That he entered the Army when quite young, but at what particular age declarant is unable to State if She was ever Knew or was informed: That he served for a time under Captain Graves of Green River, but she cannot State the year nor the places he served at when in the Company of Said Graves from loss of memory: That he served once in Voses Regiment, and once in the Regiment of Col. Willett, but she cannot fully specify the years nor length of service from same cause: She remembers that in the Spring of 1779, he came home from the army on a furlough: That he Served with Gates Army at Saratoga: was at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton: That he performed Military duty in Providence, R.I.: also at Johnstown, and Fort Plain, NY.: That one winter he performed Garrison duty in Quebec: That he served also at Montreal; and he repeatedly stated that the different terms of his Service amounted, in the aggregate, to more than four years, or that he was engaged in Military duty from first to last, during said War for a period exceeding four years: That she knows of no person now living who can testify to her said husbands Services: That she has no document throwing light upon her said husbands Services, save those which She left with her Attorney, Giles F. Yates Esq. of Schenectady, NY., which She understands are now at the Pension Office at Washington City for inspection: This declarant further States that the said John Spencer never applied for or received a Pension during his life time: That he was born at Spencertown aforesaid May 24, 1758: moved from Spencertown to Green River in Columbia County aforesaid when he was quite young: thence to Spencertown, and thence to Rupert, Vermont, thence to Maryland, Otsego County, NY. From thence he went to Spencertown aforesaid, where he studied Divinity with the Rev. David Porter, Congregational or Presbyterian Minister of Spencertown aforesaid: thence he removed to Freehold in Green County, NY. From thence to Vernon, Oneida County, NY. and staid 3 years. From thence to Pomfort (now Sheridan) Chautauqua County aforesaid in 1807, where he continued to reside with his family till the day of his death: That he preached 18 years and 4 months as a Congregational Minister and Missionary under the Patronage of the Hartford (Conn.) Missionary Society, on the Holland Purchase (so then called) of which Chautauqua County aforesaid formed a part: He Knew, and often in his life time, spoke of Colonel Sprout and Major Pierce. Declarant never saw her said husbands Commission nor can she tell what became of it. On mature reflection now, I do remember that my said husband served under Capt. Graves at Saratoga. 148) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, John-3, Ithimar-4, Amos-5: (1759-1843) Served in Captain Ezekiel Cooper’s Co. of Rangers In the Revolution, 1781. Amos Spencer served his country in the Revolutionary War as a private, but (according to Belden Allens The Spencer Family) for some meritorious act he became captain (?). He enlisted when he was but sixteen years old during the first year of the war and went home but twice during his seven years, to visit his family. After the war was over, when he was urged to apply for a pension, he always refused, saying If I have done my country any good they are welcome to it. But one of his sons did apply for a pension unbeknown to his father and there was some mistake and it was not granted, and when his father found it out he was much displeased. On January 10, 1783, the government did pay him a bounty of 30L, which equals $133.33 1-5. 149) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, John-3, Ithimar-4, Amos-5, Isaac-6, Jirah P.-7, Louvet D.-8, Edwin L.-9, Ernest Ulysses-10, David Lincoln-11: (b. 1933) mentioned as being in the U.S. Army as of 1960. 150) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Daniel-3, Stephen-4-5: Stephen-5 (1778-1851) Served in the War of 1812. 151) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, James-4, Truman-5: (1764-1840) Served in the Revolution, entering service 1st August 1781 at Spencertown, in Albany County NY. He served in the Co. of Captain Aaron Hail. He re-enlisted 1782 at Spencertown and served with Colonel Mainus Willet. Land Warrant 25070. 152) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, James-4, Truman-5, David P.-6: (1795-1866) Sgt. In Captain Benjamin Shaw’s Co., War of 1812. Pension Claim # 26348. 153) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, Jeremiah-4, John-5, Sidney-6, Wallace W.-7: (1837-65) Served in the Civil War, Co. G, 39th Illinois Infantry, died of wounds. 154) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, Jeremiah-4, John-5, Philander-6: (1833-living 1895) Served in the Civil War, Co. C, 186th NY Volunteers. 155) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, Phineas-3, James-4, David-5, James-6: (1780-1843) Served in the War of 1812. He enlisted 30th May 1814 to 8th June, re-enlisted 29th July to 21st August, re-enlisted 9th October, dismissed 14th November 1814. Land warrant # 21467 for his widow Jemima Spencer, living in Oswego Co., NY in 1855. 155) Lyman-7; (1812-1878) (son of James-6) Served as private Co. E, 59th Infantry, 23rd September 1861 to 21st April 1862. 156) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2, -------------3, Phineas-4: (1779-1853) fought in the Battle of Plattsburg 11th September 1814, with his brother 157) Alexander-4 (1785-1838) Captain 2 MM NY Militia, served 60 days in Militia . He was Quartermaster of the Company commanded by Col. Martin Joiner, NY Militia. W. O. # 2325. (Not sure of father). 158) Gerard-1, Nathaniel-2-3, Jonathan-4, William D.-5, Jonathan E.-6, Hiram E.-7: (1843-1914) Served in the Civil War, Co. K, 114th Regiment of New York State Volunteers. I’m not sure about the line of descent for this man; 159) Leroy Milton Spencer (1846-1932) Served in Company K, 4th Michigan Infantry as a drummer boy between 16th September 1862 and 5th June 1865. 160) His son Ery Milton I (1885-1944) was in the USMC with the rank of Colonel from 1915 until his death. 161) Ery Milton II (1925- ) was a Corporal in the USMC during WWII. 162) Ery Milton III (1950- ) served as a Sergeant, USAF in Vietnam (1968-72) Uncertain what line for these men as well; 163) John-1, Caleb-2-3, Lyman-4: (1822-65) Served in the Civil War from Pike, Wyoming Co., NY, in Co. F, 1st NY Dragoons, died in service. 164) Lyman’s brother Henry-4: (b. 1825) Served in Civil War 3 years, Co. C, 104th Regt.