John William SPENCER1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9208, b. 10 February 1848, d. 8 April 1926
Birth*John William SPENCER was born on 10 February 1848 in Alabama.2,3 
Marriage*He married Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON, daughter of William Riley HAIRSTON and Martha J. (surname unknown), on 18 December 1881 in Calhoun, Alabama. The marriage license lists William Spencer and Miss M. R. Hurston.1 
Census 1900*John William SPENCER appeared on the census of 19 June 1900 in Randolph, Alabama, John W. Spencer 40, Mary M. 40 married 18 years, children; Joseph B. 17, Sarah J. 15, Mary E. 11, Nancy 10, Tolley 7 male and Y. C. 4 male and Mary's mother Martha Hairston 63.2 
Death*He died on 8 April 1926 in Calhoun, Alabama, at age 78.4,3 
Burial*He was buried in Landers Cemetery, Calhoun, Alabama.3 

Family

Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON b. 10 Oct 1858, d. 4 Feb 1924

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S3307] Alabama County Marriages 1805-1967, Family Search, Salt lake City, Utah, Ancestry.com.
  2. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  4. [S251] Alabama Deaths and Burials Index 1881-1974.
Last Edited21 Jun 2025