John
SPICER
Born
19 May 1754
,
Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England
Died
6 August 1838
,
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
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Born: 19 May 1754 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England
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John had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Kathern UNKNOWN . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Kathern UNKNOWN was born abt. 1752 in England (United Kingdom). Kathern died abt. 1838 in Adamsville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
John SPICER died 6 August 1838 in Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.
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Spouse & Children of John SPICER
Children of John SPICER and Kathern UNKNOWN
Jane Elizabeth SPICERBorn: abt. 1788, Muskingum, Muskingum, Northwest Territory
Died: June 1823, Muskingum, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Died: June 1823, Muskingum, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
Married: Mathew PORTER
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Birth — 175419 May 1754
Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England
Biography
Past And Present of Muskingum County, by J. Hope Sutor, Chicago, 1905 (excerpted from section on grandson Joseph Spicer):
He [Joseph] was born in this township (Salem township), June 9, 1827, and is descended from English ancestry. His paternal grandfather [John} was brought from England to America as a British soldier to aid in the subjugation of the colonies then in revolt against the latter country, but investigation of the causes of the war led him to desert the English army and to join the American troops, with which he fought throughout the struggle for independence. While he was with the 'red coats' they made a raid in Pennsylvania, visiting each house in a certain settlement, taking what they could with them and burning what they did not want. After the war was over Mr. Spicer went back to one of the homes which the soldiers had raided and married the daughter of that household. His children were David, Daniel, Jonathan, Thomas, Elizabeth, Catherine, Mary and...Read full story
Past And Present of Muskingum County, by J. Hope Sutor, Chicago, 1905 (excerpted from section on grandson Joseph Spicer):
He [Joseph] was born in this township (Salem township), June 9, 1827, and is descended from English ancestry. His paternal grandfather [John} was brought from England to America as a British soldier to aid in the subjugation of the colonies then in revolt against the latter country, but investigation of the causes of the war led him to desert the English army and to join the American troops, with which he fought throughout the struggle for independence. While he was with the 'red coats' they made a raid in Pennsylvania, visiting each house in a certain settlement, taking what they could with them and burning what they did not want. After the war was over Mr. Spicer went back to one of the homes which the soldiers had raided and married the daughter of that household. His children were David, Daniel, Jonathan, Thomas, Elizabeth, Catherine, Mary and...Read full story
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SPICER, JOHN
Ancestor #: A107199
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: NEW JERSEY Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA
Death: 8-6-1838 MUSKINGUM CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S40489
Service Source: *S40489; NARA, M881, COMP MIL SERV RECS, ROLL #637
Service Description: 1) CAPT JACOB MARTIN, COL EPRHAIM MARTIN, 4TH BATT, 2ND ESTABLISHMENT
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) ANDREW A. SPICER IS NOT THE SON OF THE PATRIOT, BUT OF A MAN NAMED
2) JONATHAN SPICER. SEE DATACF. 8/ 2012.
RESIDENCE
1) County: HUNTERDON CO-ENL - State: NEW JERSEY
SPOUSE
1) CATHERINE X
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SPICER, JOHN
Ancestor #: A107199
Notice: PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH AT LEAST ONE PREVIOUSLY VERIFIED PAPER - SEE ANCESTOR’S FULL RECORD (WHY?)
Service: NEW JERSEY Rank(s): PRIVATE
Birth: 1754 PENNSYLVANIA
Death: 8-6-1838 MUSKINGUM CO OHIO
Pension Number: *S40489
Service Source: *S40489; NARA, M881, COMP MIL SERV RECS, ROLL #637
Service Description: 1) CAPT JACOB MARTIN, COL EPRHAIM MARTIN, 4TH BATT, 2ND ESTABLISHMENT
COMMENTS(Overview)
1) ANDREW A. SPICER IS NOT THE SON OF THE PATRIOT, BUT OF A MAN NAMED
2) JONATHAN SPICER. SEE DATACF. 8/ 2012.
RESIDENCE
1) County: HUNTERDON CO-ENL - State: NEW JERSEY
SPOUSE
1) CATHERINE X
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1823 Death of ChildJane Elizabeth SPICER died June 1823, Muskingum, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
John was 69 years old.
Death — 18386 August 1838
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA
He died at the age of 84.
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Adamsville Baptist Cemetery Adamsville Muskingum County Ohio, USA
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