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Marshall Spence, II

Marshall Spence, II



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  1. 1.  Marshall Spence, IIMarshall Spence, II was born on 4 May 1850 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Apr 1907 in 217 River street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Marshal Spence
    • Name: Marshal Spence
    • Residence: 1877, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation: Laborer
    • Residence: 1880, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 31; Occupation: Laborer; EnumerationDistrict: 091; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 5; MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head
    • Job: 1889, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania Railroad Roundhouse
    • Residence: 1907, 217 River street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    "I am the only colored man employed at the Pennsylvania round house."
    Harrisburg Telegraph
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    06 Feb 1889, Wed • Page 1
    "Editor Telegraph; Dear Sir: Last evening the Telegraph contains an article headed "Sent Out to Beg." The article states that the mother had sent the boy out begging, notwithstanding the husband or father is employed at the Pennsylvania railroad round house. Quite a number of the employees think it refers to me, as I am the only colored man employed at the Pennsylvania round house. Would you please correct the error existing, as the case in question does not apply to my family. My residence is 341 Boyd avenue. Yours respectfully, Marshall Spence."

    Marshall Spence was born on May 4, 1850, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, the son of Mother and Marshall. He had two sons and four daughters with Catharine Molson between 1866 and 1884. He died on April 11, 1907, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 56, and was buried in Penbrook, Pennsylvania.
    "Death of Marshall Spence.
    Marshall Spence, aged 57 years, died : Thursday evening at his home, 217 River street, after suffering eleven days pneumonia. He was born , a Elizabeth city, N. C. moving to this city when a small boy. Mr Spence was ' for many years a member of the Mount Vernon Hook and Lauder company and married twice, his first wife dying several years ago.
    The following children survive him: Mrs. Anna E. Robinson. Harry S. Spence, Mrs AIvaretta Brown, Forrest, and Mrs. Kate Dickey; and there are also five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Spence was also a member of Brotherly Love lodge, No. 896, and Grand Masters' Council, No. 7., G. U. O. O. F., Veteran Association of the Relief of the Pennsylvania railroad, and; was a member of United Brethren Church, Boas street. He will be buried Sunday at 2 p. m. from Wesley Union church, Rev. W. H. Ferguson, officiating."
    Clipped from
    Harrisburg Daily Independent
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    13 Apr 1907, Sat • Page 7

    FUNERAL OF MARSHALL SPENCE
    The funeral of Marshall Spence, who died at his home, 217 River street, Thursday night, after an illness of pneumonia, will take place tomorrow afternoon from the Wesley Union A. M. E. Church, and the pastor, Rev. W. H. Ferguson, will conduct the services. The Bethany Lodge of Odd Fellows will have charge of the services. Interment will be made in the Lincoln cemetery.
    Harrisburg Telegraph
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
    13 Apr 1907, Sat • Page 7


    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Catharine Molson. Catharine (daughter of John Molson and Elizabeth Molson) was born on 31 Dec 1845 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Dec 1904 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Annie E. Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Henry S Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Alelta Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1876.
    4. 5. Forrest E. B. Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1912 in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 6. Alverretta Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 7. Catharine Rebecca Spence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Annie E. SpenceAnnie E. Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born in 1866 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1880, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 14; At School; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 091; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter

    Family/Spouse: Husband Unknown Robinson. Husband was born in 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Henry S SpenceHenry S Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born in 1873 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Black
    • Name: Henry Spence
    • Name: Henry Spence
    • Residence: 1880, 1316 Marion street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Age: 7; Occupation: At School; AttendedSchool: Yes; CannotRead: Yes; CannotWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 091; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1892, 706 North 7th street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation: Laborer


  3. 4.  Alelta SpenceAlelta Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born about 1876.

  4. 5.  Forrest E. B. SpenceForrest E. B. Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born on 10 Feb 1876 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Sep 1912 in York, York, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Forest E.B. Spence
    • Occupation: Horse Trainer
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1898, 809 North 2nd street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Occupation: Hostler
    • Social Clubs: 11 Feb 1910, York, Pennsylvania, USA; Arthur Scott-Forest Spence Appointed Chairmen Faith Church Athletics_11 Feb 1910

    Notes:

    Forest E. B. Spence
    "The funeral of Forest E. B. Spence, colored, who died last Friday at the York hospital, was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence, 44 East Newton avenue. The Rev. Beverly M. Ward, pastor of Faith Presbyterian church, officiated. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Basil Biggs, Harry Drayton, Charles Rhodes and Arthur Scott. Interment was made in Lebanon cemetery.
    Mr. Spence was an expert horse trainer and for many years was employed by J. V. Stauffer. Horses trained by him for Mr. Stauffer were always blue ribbon winners at the county fair."
    The York Daily
    York, Pennsylvania
    17 Sep 1912, Tue • Page 2

    Buried:
    Lebanon Cemetery

    Forrest married Ella Mae Mckinney on 2 Apr 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Ella was born about 1882; died on 18 May 1926 in Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, USA; was buried in North York, York, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Alverretta SpenceAlverretta Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born about 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Feb 1930 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Alferetta A Brown
    • Name: Alferetta A Brown
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter

    Family/Spouse: Frank Brown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Catharine Rebecca SpenceCatharine Rebecca Spence Descendancy chart to this point (1.Marshall1) was born in Apr 1884 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 13 Jun 1955 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Catherine Dickey
    • Name: Catherine Dickey
    • Name: Catherine R. Dickey
    • Name: Catherine Spence
    • Name: Kathine Dickey
    • Name: Kathrine Dickey
    • Job: Employer: Wage Earner
    • Residence: 1900, Walnut street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Walnut Street; Age: 16; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; CityWard: 8th; EnumerationDistrict: 0070; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Residence: 1910, Jaster street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Jaster St; 26 Age: 26; Servant Occupation: Servant; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0062; Industry: Private Family; NativeLanguageCode: English; NumberOfChildrenBorn: 2; NumberOfChildrenLiving: 2; OutOfWork: N; WeeksOutOfWork: 0; YearsMarried: 4; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Wife RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: 1918, 1117 Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Grape St; Age: 35; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 79; LanguageSpoken: English; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife
    • Residence: 1930, Grape street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Grape St; Age: 46; AbleToSpeakEnglish: Yes; AttendedSchool: No; CanReadWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0029; Homemaker: Yes; RegistrationDistrict: 0029; MaritalStatus: Married; RelationToHead: Wife

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Catharine married Clarence Calvin Dickey on 5 Jul 1906 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Clarence (son of George Calvin Dickey and Lucy McGill) was born on 5 Apr 1882 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Arelda Dickey  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Arelda DickeyArelda Dickey Descendancy chart to this point (7.Catharine2, 1.Marshall1) was born in 1898 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Ethnicity: American
    • Race: Black
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Jaster St; 12 Age: 12; AttendedSchool: Yes; CanRead: Yes; CanWrite: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 0062; NativeLanguageCode: English; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter




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