Kaufman Daily Herald

September 02, 1936: Wednesday

Joe C. Spencer, 93 of Kaufman died Wednesday. He had lived in Kaufman for the past 70 years.  He was born October 24, 1842 in Mississippi.  Mrs. Spencer died four years ago.  He is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Lem Dorough, Mrs. Allie Johnston, both of Kaufman and Mrs. Hicks McCormack of Spur; six sons, Fred, Tom, Temp, G. B. and J. M. Spencer, all of Kaufman and Wood Spencer of Austin.  The sons will act as pallbearers.  Kaufman Daily Herald, September 03, 1936 - Joe C. Spencer was buried here today.  He was born near Fulton, Atawamba County, Mississippi.  He enlisted in the Confederate army soon after the opening of the war.  He fought to the end of the conflict.  He came to Kaufman county in 1868, locating at Barnett's Crossing, a short distance south of Kaufman, working for George Barnett, father of Constable Bob Barnett.  He married Neiley Barnett 65 years ago. Mrs. Spencer died August 11, 1932.  He is survived by six sons and three daughters, three other sons having preceded their parents.  William and Edward died as children while Enoch Spencer died in early manhood.  Burial in the Kaufman Cemetery.

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