1. 2. Henry SPICER  
2. 3. William SPICER   b. Abt 1640, Virginia; d. Bef 1668.
3. 4. Peter SPICER, , 8 & 10   b. 1644, Virginia 'Cittie', near Jamestown Virginia; d. 16 Sep 1694, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 18 Sep 1694, New London, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 5. [Speculation ] James SPICER   b. 1663.

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"There were several other William Spicer's in Virginia of about the right time to be Peter Spicer's brother but I have eliminate them based on different things and have decided that the William in Northumberland Co., VA is probably Peter's Brother."

Source;
Carolyn Carney

1. 6. John SPICER   b. Abt 1660, Dorchester County, Maryland.
2. 7. Elizabeth SPICER   b. Between 1660 and 1667; d. Bef 12 Jan 1706.

"Where Peter Spicer came from to New London has not been ascertained but tradition tells us that he came from Virginia to New England and was of English parentage. It is also so recorded in the family Bible of Abel Spicer."

It has been established that Peter's father was Edward Spicer b. 1623

"Feb 23, 1692, the town granted him twenty acres, which was laid out to him March 23, 1692-3, on the east side of the river near his own land. "beginning at a black or gray oak tree marked on four sides near or adjoining to the northwest corner of George Geares hundred acres; from thence running northwest nearest . . . foure rods to a white oak tree marked on four sides; from thence west southerly to a swamp and with the swamp, and so along with the s'd same swamp towards the swamp to George Geares north west corner tree of his hundred acres and from thence towards the northeast nearest joyning to the northwest side of George Geares hundred acres to the above mentioned black or gray oak tree." This land, added to by four generations, remained in the family intact until 1788, when Cyrus Spicer sold his portion of it, on which was built the first house, (to our 8th great grand-uncle) Ensign Isaac Avery. It is now owned by Albert J Clark of Norwich, Ct. The site of the old ancestral home is marked by a slight elevation partly overgrown with bushes and the well now filled with stones is close by..."

"In 1667 the Noank Indians, a remnant of the once warlike Pequot tribe, were ordered to settle on their reservation, called Mashantuckset, a mile or so west of our pioneer ancestor's farm. He evidently lived on amicable terms with them, for there are no complaints entered on the records of the town by either party. Indeed we have reason to be proud of our ancestor, inasmuch as his farm was not enlarged by land forcibly taken from, or obtained by small valueless gifts to the Indians."

A Supplement of The Descendants of Peter Spicer
Susan Meech 1923
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From The Spicer Genealogy; pg 22
"The marriage of Peter Spicer and Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary (May) Busecot, is recorded in Warwick RI as follows...'Peter Spicer of Mohegan or now Norridge in Collony of Conticott and Mary Busecot of the town of Warwick in ye Collony of RI were married Dec. 15, 1670' Eleven children were born to them. Edward, m. Katherine Stone...Peter, m. unknown...William, m. Hannah Roath...Ruth, m. Samuel Newton...Samuel, d. 1748; m. Susannah Olmsby...Jabez, m. Margaret, Peter... Abigail...Hannah...Jane...Mary...Sarah..."

IMMIGRATION: In New London, CT in 1666 probably from Va.
MILITARY: 140 acres were granted his estate in 1700 for volunteer military service against the Indians.

Note: Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island lists a child Joseph.

Inventory and distribution of Peter Spicer's estate is recorded in an old book "now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, CT" ... At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694
Probate Records of New London, CT:

Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer, widow and relict of Peter Spicer, administratrix, appeared and made an addition to the inventory of a lot of land. This entry mentions Eldest son, and the other nine children and representatives of one that is deceased.

Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer put the estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his sisters and brothers as they come of age.

From the Register Land Office, Richmond, Virginia, was obtained the following account of the coming of Peter Spicer to Virginia.

Sources:
Abbrev: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer.
Title: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer
Author: Meech and Meech, 1911.
Note: REPOSITORY: My library.
Abbrev: Gen Dictionary of R I
Title: The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island; Comprising 3 Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690.
Author: Austin, John Osborne, 1887
Page: Pg 5.
In an old book now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, Ct, is recorded the distribution of Peter Spicer's estate as follows: "At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694. The inventory of the estate of Peter Spicer deceased was exhibited in Court was proved accepted and ordered to be recorded and this Court grants power of administration to the widow and makes distribution as followeth for the widow thirty six pounds with her thirds of the moveables. To the eldest son Edward double portion 15 pounds 10 shilling and to the rest of the children being ten in number 7 pounds 15 shilling apiece and if any of the children die before they come of age to receive their portion then their part to be equally divided amonst the survivors;" Capt. Brewster & Thomas Rose were appointed overseers.

The Probate Records of New London, Ct, furnish additional data. "Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer widow and relict of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased and administratrix of his Estate appeared at this Court and made an addition to the inventory of the said Estate of a lott of land in the plantation given the Volunteers and the other inventoried Estate having been already distributed this Court distributes the said lott as followeth viz: one third part thereof to the widow during her natural life, to the Eldest son a double portion thereof and to the other nine children & ye representatives of one that is deceased equal portions.

"Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased having put the Estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his brothers and sisters as they come of age said Edward has this day presented in Court Receipts under the hands of his s'd brothers and sisters for their portion to full satisfaction the Court does thereupon order a quietus off to the s'd administrator."


Note; Interesting facts; The Spicer's and the Geers are blended in several directions;
George Geer’s granddaughter Margaret Parke married Jabez Spicer [who was Peter Spicer’s son] and
George’s grandson Daniel Geer, II married George’s great granddaughter Abigail Spicer who was also Peter's great granddaughter through his son Edward.
[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Daniel Geer, I + ?
[3] Daniel Geer, II + Abigail Spicer [Peter’s great granddaughter]
[3] Mary Geer + John Spicer [Peter’s grandson through Edward]
[4] Abigail Spicer + Daniel Geer

[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Robert Geer + Martha Tyler
[1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn
[2] Sarah Geer + Nathaniel Parke
[3] Margaret Parke + Jabez Spicer [Peter’s son]


Peter Spicer volunteered in the Narranganset War (also known as King Philip's War & Metacom's Rebellion)
KING PHILIP’S WAR : THE EFFECTS

King Philip’s War was one of the bloodiest and most costly in the history of America. One in ten soldiers on both sides was injured or killed. It took many years for Plymouth and the other colonies to recover from damage to property

The outcome of King Philip’s War was devastating to the traditional way of life for Native People in New England. Hundreds of Natives who fought with Philip were sold into slavery abroad. Others, especially women and children, were forced to become servants locally. As the traditional base of existence changed due to the Colonists’ victory, the Wampanoag and other local Native communities had to adapt certain aspects of their culture in order to survive.
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In 1836, the town of Groton was divided, and the larger portion, including all the North Parish, was called the town of Ledyard. This tract of land is mostly fertile, and quite picturesque; it contains many hills and valleys, and has several small water-courses. Part of the peaceful village of Poquetanuck now lies on its northern border, the remainder being within the limits of Preston. About two miles south of this village is located the first tract of land granted to Peter Spicer, whose son Jabez married Margaret Parke, granddaughter of George Geer and who's great-granddaughter, Abigail Spicer, married Daniel Geer, Jr., also a descendant of George.

1. 8. Peter SPICER, II   b. 1673, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. Aft 1757, Norwich East Society, New London County, Connecticut; bur. New London County, Connecticut.
2. 9. Edward SPICER, , 9   b. 1674, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1732, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 1732, New London, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 10. William SPICER, I   b. 1675, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1770, Groton, New London, Connecticut; bur. Groton, New London, Connecticut.
4. 11. Ruth SPICER   b. 1677, New London County, New London Connecticut; d. North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 12. Samuel SPICER, I   b. 1679, New London County, Connecticut; d. Sep 1748, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 12 Sep 1748, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 13. Jabez SPICER, , 7   b. 1681, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut [near the village of Poquetanuck]; d. Bef Aug 1751, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont; bur. Between 1750 and 1751, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont.
7. 14. Abigail SPICER   b. 1683, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1723, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 1723, New London County, Connecticut.
8. 15. Hannah SPICER   b. 1685, New London County, Connecticut.
9. 16. Jane SPICER   b. 1687, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1744, Rhode Island; bur. Bef 1744, Rhode Island.
10. 17. Mary SPICER   b. 1689, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1695, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Bef 1695, New London County, Connecticut.
11. 18. Sarah SPICER   b. 1691, New London County, Connecticut; d. Aft 1755, Rhode Island; bur. Aft 1755, Rhode Island.

1. 19. William Henry SPICER   b. 1685, Virginia.

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Dorchester County, Maryland Land Records
Lib. 1 old 102
dated 6 August 1688
John Spicer to John Norman, part of "Colchester" cont. 340 acres...patented to John Spicer, adj. land of Hannah Hungerford and John Norman. 50 acres (being hereby) conveyed.
Wit: Phill Pitt, Thos. Pattison.
Acknowledged by John Spicer and Norah his wife and Elizabeth Winged on Aug. 6, 1689...

Lib. 5 old 54
dated 2 November 1694
John Spicer and Honnor his wife of Dorchester Co., planter, to William Douse of said Co., "Southampton" on Fox Creek of Hungar River, cont. 100 acres...Also "Fox Point" on Fox Creek adj. "Southampton."

Lib 5 old 162
dated "the last day of July, 1700"
Jno. Spicer of Dorchester Co., carpenter, to Morgan Adams, of the same Co., planter; "Spicer's Desire" at the head of Charles Creek of Hungar River, cont. 60 acres.
Ackn: Aug. 7, 1700 by Jno. Spicer and Lewis Griffin, atty for Norah Spicer, wife of John Spicer.

1. 20. Thomas SPICER  
2. 21. William SPICER  
3. 22. James SPICER  
4. 23. Mary SPICER  
5. 24. Elizabeth SPICER  
6. 25. Phillip SPICER   b. Abt 1709; d. 1748.
7. 26. John SPICER   b. Abt 1710.
8. 27. Rachael SPICER   b. Abt 1716.

1. 28. Giles MATHEWS  
2. 29. Elizabeth MATHEWS  
3. 30. Ann MATHEWS  
4. 31. Richard MATHEWS, II  

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Peter Spicer was an inhabitant of Norwich, CT, in 1702.
Nov 11, 1702, Peter bought of Josiah Rockwell for fifty shillings three acres of land lying on the east side of "Showtuckit River on the road that leadeth from Norwich to Stonington within the bounds of Norwich abutting Easterly on the highway otherwise abutting wholly upon the rock"; witnesses, Benajah Bushnell and Thomas Lathrop.
Dec 31, 1706, Peter bought five acres more of Josiah Rockwell for four pounds and ten shillings lying same side of the river "abutted Southerly on land formerly belonging to Owen Williams, twenty rods, abutting Westerly on the highway, eighty rods, Northerly to a point Easterly on the Commons eighty rods;" witnesses, Benjamin Peck and Thomas Waterman.
Jan 30, 1706-7, Peter sold to Samuel Bliss for twenty shillings the twenty acre grant of land granted him by the town of Norwich; said Bliss, to take up said land and to attend the order of the town therein and to pay the charges thereof; witnesses, John Downs and Joseph Elderkin.
June 4, 1717, Peter was granted a license by the town of Norwich "to set up and use the art and mystery of tanning leather."
Jan 24, 1721-2 he bought of John Clark in consideration of one cow valued at three pounds, "paid to brother James Clark in his lifetime," eight acres of land, "part of the thirty acre grant made to the heirs of honored father John Clark deceased to be taken up by the proprietor inhabitants of Norwich of the common undivided land".
Aug 18, 1737, he bought of John Cook, Jr., for four hundred and twenty pounds, twenty acres and a dwelling house on the east side of the Shetucket River; witnesses, William Hide and Anne Hide.
April 3, 1739, he sold to Jonathan Brewster for twenty-two pounds, five and one-half acres on the easterly side of Great River, in said Norwich boundaries mentioned, land belonging to Josiah Rockwell and own land; witnesses, Isaac Huntington and Isaac Huntington, Jr.
March 30, 1744, and June, 1744, he deeded to son Daniel part of his homestead.
March 13, 1754, he sold to Joseph Brewster for four hundred pounds, twenty acres of land in Norwich, "beginning at an ancient land mark of Owen Williams's land adjoining Northerly partly on land of Paul Pelton to the heighth of a high ledge of rocks or hill;" he redeemed this land Feb 20, 1755, and sold it same day to John Baldwin for nine hundred pounds; witnesses, Ebenezer Baldwin and Elisha Fitch.
March 20, 1754, he sold to his son Daniel his four and one-half acres of land next Brewster's land; witnesses, Elisha Wilcocks and Elisha Fitch.
Sept 4, 1754, he purchased of Paul Pelton for one hundred pounds, three acres in Norwich East Society, part of the land laid out to Paul Winthrop abutting southerly and easterly on his own land, westerly on Joseph Williams' and Daniel Roth's, northerly on Paul Pelton's own land; witnesses, Uriah Holmes and Ebenezer Brewster.
May 20, 1757, he sold to Joseph Brewster three and one-quarter acres in the East Society for twenty-seven pounds, four shillings, ten pence; the deed mentions land of Elisha Wilcocks and of heirs of Jonathan Brewster.
April 8, 1757, he deeded land to his son Daniel.

1. 32. Daniel SPICER   d. Aft 1757.
2. 33. Zurviah SPICER  
3. 34. Peter SPICER, III   d. Abt 4 May 1756, Norwich East Society, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 35. Zephaniah SPICER   b. Abt 1722, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

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According to the Hudson-Mohawk Family Memoirs, Vol. II Hudson-Mohawk Family Histories pgs 587, Edward & Katherine had only one son; John Spicer.

Edward Spicer married his 1st cousin, Katherine Stone. Katherine's mother was Mary Busecot's sister Abigail.
Edward is mentioned in Groton Town Records as a freeman and landholder in 1708; in 1711 he was chosen one of a committee about school lands; in 1712 and 1716, surveyor for highways; in 1714, fence viewer. Dec 5, 1718, it was decreed that he should take care of the youths on the Lord's Day. Dec 30, 1718 he was chosen grand juryman.
He received land in the first and second division of land at "Nowayank Neck" (lands taken from the Pequot Indians and allotted to the inhabitants of Groton, CT, on July 3 and 4, 1712, and Jan 23, 1712-13). Dec 12, 1713 he sold the two lots comprising 3 1/2 acres to James Morgan.
Sep 7, 1719, he sold a tract of 140 acres in Voluntown, New London Co, for 10 pounds to Christopher Avery.
Jan 24, 1721-2 he and his son John both received a lot adjoining his fathers 20 acres. Samuel Whipple, Joshua Bill, Nicholas Street, Nehemiah Smith, committee.
1719 he deeded his homestead farm of 20 acres to his son John.
Dec 10, 1723 he sells to John Spicer 4 acres + for 3 pounds and 5 shillings.
Jan 12, 1724-5 sells him part of his woodlot for 5 pounds; witnesses, Jacob Park Jr, Richard Christopher, Jr.
May 13, 1727 he sold to Isaac Geer for 9 pounds and 10 shillings lands he received in the 2nd division; witnesses, Jonathan Wickwere and Nathaniel Brown.
Jan 15, 1729, he sold to son John Spicer, husbandman, from 10 to 12 acres for 15 pounds; witnesses, Henry Pelton and Peter Tift.
Feb 5, 1730-1 he sold to Humphrey Avery for 5 pounds all "my right and title in or chalenge unto the sequestered corner of Indian land at Mashantucksitt... in township of Groton; witnesses, James Morgan and Ann Morgan. In the deed he is styled farmer and husbandman.

1. 36. Caturn SPICER   b. 6 Oct 1696.
2. 37. John SPICER, , 8   b. 1 Jan 1698, New London, New London County, Connecticut; d. 28 Aug 1753, New London, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Sep 1753, New London, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 38. Ebenezer SPICER   b. 1699.
4. 39. Mary SPICER   b. 8 May 1701, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 40. Anne SPICER   b. 28 May 1703, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 41. Jerusha SPICER   b. 2 Aug 1706, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 1743.
7. 42. Abigail SPICER   b. 8 Apr 1708, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
8. 43. Jemima SPICER   b. 14 Apr 1710, Groton, New London, Connecticut.

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William Spicer was born in New London, CT. His date of death is not known but in 1770 he is mentioned in a deed as "late of Groton deceased" (this may have been his son). He was an accepted inhabitant of Groton in 1712 and had forty acres of land laid out to him that year, "to accomodate him," as his land was so rough. Dec 25, 1719, he sold six acres of land to Joseph Staples of Groton for four pounds and sixteen shillings. Feb 22, 1720-1, he sold to John Williams the eight acres of land in Norwich which
he inherited from his father-in-law Robert Roath. Jul 13, 1726, he sold for five pounds and nineteen shillings eight and one-half acres of land, part of the farm where he dwelt butting south on land of Christopher Avery; witnesses, Thomas Chipman and Joseph Rose. Feb 28, 1729-30 he sold to Christopher Avery the forty acres laid out to him by the town with buildings, etc., thereon (mortgage), which he redeemed Mar 22, 1730; witnesses, Ebenezer Punderson and James Morgan. Jan 9, 1732-3, he sold all right and title to the common or undivided lands to Christopher Avery. Jan 24, 1735-6, for the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds he sold land, orcharding, and appurtenances with house thereon to Ebenezer Punderson; wife Ann Spicer gives up all right of dower in said land, signed William (W his mark) Spicer. Nothing further is known of him or his descendants; a William Spicer signed the will of Robert Geer, Aug 30, 1742, who may have been of this family.

Source;
Abbrev: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer.
Title: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer
Author: Meech and Meech, 1911.

1. 44. Elizabeth SPICER   b. 1 Sep 1704.
2. 45. Thankful SPICER   b. 28 Jun 1707.
3. 46. Peter SPICER   b. Jun 1712.
4. 47. William SPICER, II   b. Feb 1714.

1. 48. Christopher NEWTON   b. 13 Jul 1704, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; d. Apr 1792, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 49. Nathan NEWTON   b. 10 Apr 1708, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
3. 50. Jane NEWTON   b. 4 Apr 1710.
4. 51. Ruth NEWTON   b. 18 Oct 1712.
5. 52. Ebenezer NEWTON   b. 2 Mar 1714.
6. 53. Sarah NEWTON   b. 2 Mar 1716.
7. 54. Hanna NEWTON   b. 23 Sep 1720, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
8. 55. Samuel NEWTON   b. 10 Oct 1722, Groton, New London, Connecticut.

Samuel Spicer settled in that part of the town of Norwich near the line of the town now called Bozrah, on the south end of Wawecus Hill, on land deeded to him by Mrs Mary Fitch, widow and relict of Mr Daniel Fitch, Dec 2,1714, "in consideration of the good service done to my deceased husband before his death . . . all the 40 acre lot which containeth 46 acres more or less which was granted by the town of Norwich to s'd Daniel Fitch, abutting Northeasterly on land of Simon Huntington 96 rods Southeasterly on land of Caleb Bushnell & Commons 100 rods southwesterly on commons 104 rods Northwesterly on the highway 64 rods." He exchanged, Jan 9, 1722-3, 4 acres for 4 acres with Thomas Stoddard, both parcels of land located south of "Wawecos Hill". Sept 20, 1726, he sold to John Ormsby Jr for 8 pounds 4 acres "lying at the South end of Wawecos Hill on the west side of the highway abutting East on Joseph Chapman's land, Northerly on John Ormsby's land Westerly on my own land"; witnesses, Richard Bushnell and Hannah Hide. Feb 16, 1732-3 he sold to Nathaniel Post for 250 pounds "all my farms of land I now dwell upon lying at a place called Wawecas Hill, about 40 acres, abutting Northeasterly on what was formerly Simeon Huntington's land to a brook . . . excepting 4 acres sold to Thomas Stoddard"; witnesses, Isaac Huntington and Ebenezer Fillmore. On Jan 23, 1733-4 he bought for 104 pounds 2 parcels of land on Bear Hill separated by the highway from Thomas Baldwin; boundaries mentioned, lands of Samuel Gager, Israel Lathrop, Joshua Abel, Joseph Ems (formerly), and Esq. Thomas Waterman; witnesses, William Hide, Jr and Thomas Baldwin Jr. He disposed of this property April 7, 1739 for 450 to Jabez Crocker. May 1, 1746 he bought 27 acres and 30 rods of land west of Wawecus Hill, "east side of the dark swamp bounded Easterly on the Cranberry pond."

Sept 12, 1748, his son Samuel was appointed administrator on his estate.

1. 56. Susannah SPICER   b. 11 Oct 1717, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 14 Apr 1772, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; bur. 1772, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 57. Hannah SPICER   b. 11 Apr 1720, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 5 Jul 1726, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 58. Sarah SPICER   b. 18 Oct 1722, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1750.
4. 59. Anna SPICER   b. 4 Jan 1724, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 60. Samuel SPICER, II   b. 10 Jun 1727, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. Jul 1778, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Jul 1778, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 61. Benjamin SPICER   b. 8 Jul 1730, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 62. Joshua SPICER   b. 7 Sep 1733, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

Receipt of Jabez Spicer to Brother Edward Spicer [regarding Peter's estate]
Ey do acknolidge that by these presents that ey have Reseved of my brother Edward Spiser my full portion aloued us by the Cort
and payed at invitary price to my good satisfaction and content as witness my han this Instant day of may the sixteenth one
thousand and seven hundred and fifteen ey say reseved by me
Jabesh Spicer.

Research indicates that Jabez Spicer b. 1861 was a " Revolutionary Patriot." According to an internet site titled; Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Jabez is buried at Village Cemetery, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Additionally, his son, brother, and nephew are listed listed in the Graves of revolutionary Patriots. They are as follows;

Nathan Spicer b. 1735; son of Peter Spicer b. 1644 and Mary Busecot b. 1648. Nathan Spicer is buried at Hadlock and Buttermilk Falls Cemetery, Fort Ann, Washington County, New York.

William Spicer b. ____in England; son of Edward Spicer b. 1618 and Mary-. William Spicer is buried at Round Hill Baptist Church, Traphill Township, Wilkins County, North Carolina.

John Spicer b. ____ ; son of Edward Spicer b. 1674. John Spicer is buries at Baptist Cemetery, Adamsville, Muskingium (sp) County, Ohio.

Nathan Spicer II, Jabez's grandson also served during the Revolutionary War in the Lines and the Levies, though regimen is not indicated in data.

1. 63. Ezekiel SPICER   b. 19 Aug 1716, the vicinity of Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 24 Apr 1760, Dutchess County, New York - near Amenia, at Crum Mons Precinct; bur. 24 Apr 1760, Dutchess County, New York.
2. 64. Jeremiah SPICER   b. 28 Jan 1717, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. Bef 1756, Haddam County, Connecticut; bur. Connecticut.
3. 65. Ebenezer SPICER   b. 5 Jan 1721, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
4. 66. Desire SPICER   b. 15 Jan 1723, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1815, Spencer's Corner, Tioga County, New York; bur. Dec 1815, Tioga County, New York.
5. 67. Phebe SPICER   b. 8 Aug 1730, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
6. 68. Nathan Henry SPICER   b. 10 Sep 1735, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut; d. 27 Jul 1811, Fort Ann, Washington County, New York; bur. 1811, Fort Ann, Washington County, New York.

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Note: Phillip Spicer lised as a taxable male (aged over 15) living in the household of William MacGlamery in Manokin Hundred on the 1724 Tax List of Somseret County, Maryland. National Genealogical Society Quarterly Vol. 61 pg. 285

1. 69. John SPICER  
2. 70. William SPICER  
3. 71. Betsy SPICER  
4. 72. Phillip SPICER, II  
5. 73. Hale SPICER  
6. 74. Anne SPICER  
7. 75. Asley [Alsey\Elzey] SPICER  

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March 30, 1744 his father deeded him 34 acres of land in the East Society of Norwich, 20 acres on the east side of the highway and the remainder on the west side.

Feb.. 26, 1746 he sold to Joseph Williams, his neighbor on the west side of road, 21 rods of land near his dwelling house, beginning at the new corner of land deeded him by his father and abutting on land owned by Joseph Williams; witnesses, Ebenezer Backus and Daniel Huntington.

May 4, 1756, his brother Daniel, as executor, sold 3 acres, one road, and 30 perches of land and another small piece to pay just debts; consideration, 108 pounds and 15 shillings. The births of his children are recorded in Norwich.

1. 76. Martha SPICER   b. 18 Aug 1735.
2. 77. Silence SPICER   b. 2 Feb 1738.
3. 78. Freelove SPICER   b. 24 Dec 1739.
4. 79. Prudence SPICER   b. 19 Feb 1742.

1. 80. Jabez SPICER, II   b. 11 Sep 1753, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 6 Jan 1823, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont; bur. Jan 1823, Richmond, Chittenden County, Vermont.
2. 81. Anna SPICER   b. 9 Dec 1755, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 82. Peter SPICER   b. 27 Apr 1760.
4. 83. Experience SPICER   b. 15 Sep 1762.
5. 84. Sarah SPICER   b. 16 May 1765.
6. 85. Daniel SPICER   b. 23 Oct 1767.
7. 86. Zurviah SPICER   b. 21 Feb 1771, Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; d. 24 Dec 1846, West Windsor, Windsor, Vermont; bur. 1846.
8. 87. Zephaniah SPICER   b. 12 Oct 1773.

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One document listed John Spicer's date of birth as 1697

1. 88. Edward SPICER, , 7   b. 4 Apr 1722, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 8 Jan 1797, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Jan 1797, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 89. John SPICER   b. 17 Feb 1724, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; d. 28 Jun 1769, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Jun 1769, North Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 90. Oliver SPICER   b. 28 May 1726, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 11 Feb 1804, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; bur. 1804, Captain Abel Spicer Cemetery in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 91. Abigail SPICER   b. 16 Dec 1729, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
5. 92. Pricilla SPICER   b. Feb 1732; d. 25 Nov 1812.
6. 93. Abel SPICER   b. 9 Mar 1736, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 3 May 1784.

1. 94. Ezekiel SPICER, I   b. 1730, Mohawk Valley, New York; d. Abt 1800, Johnstown, Canada.

1. 95. Peter TEFT   b. 5 Feb 1734.
2. 96. Daniel TEFT   b. 23 Jul 1735.

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William Spicer, Jr., witnesses deed for Zachariah Maynor, Nov 12, 1737

This is likely the William Spicer, who along with his wife and 6 of their 8 children were massacred on May 25, 1744 by Indians about three miles south-east of Gerards Fort in Green County (South Dakota?) William's children, 9 year old son William Jr and daughter Besty (possibly named after his sister Elizabeth?] were taken prisoners. Later Besty was released but William stayed with the Indians. I believe he is the Spicer who married an Indian.

1. 97. Sarah JONES   b. 1 Nov 1738, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 98. Samuel SPICER, III   b. Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 99. Abigail SPICER   b. Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 100. Daniel SPICER  
4. 101. Asher SPICER   b. Abt 1751, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. Abt 1811, Guilford Center, New Haven County, Connecticut; bur. Connecticut.
5. 102. Roger SPICER   b. Abt 1766, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1856, Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; bur. 1856, Pennsylvania.

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Letters of administration on the estate of Ezekiel Spicer, farmer "who died recently at Crum Mons Precinct, were granted by the Lieut. Governor at Ft. George, City of New York, April 24, 1760 to Roswell Hopkins, a merchant of Amenia, N. Y. He married Luce Shephard6 Aug. 30, 1738, in Pomfret, Conn. It is thought she was the daughter of Samuel and Eleanor (Whitney) Shepard of Plainfield, b. Nov. 14, 1718. The Whitney Genealogy states that this Luce died single in 1735. Luce wife of Ezekiel Spicer
probably died soon after 1753 the date of birth of her daughter Susannah, for in Amenia, N. Y. we find recorded the birth of Sarah, to Ezekiel and Martha Spicer, Oct. 23, 1759. Ezekiel Spicer evidently left Pomfret in 1747 or 1748 as he disappears from the records of Pomfret March 24, 1746-7, and removed to Middletown, Conn., as the record of his marriage and births of his children to 1753 is found there. In 1759 he bought land in Dutchess County, New York, from Jos. Smith.

Source;
Title: A Supplement to A History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer
Author: Susan Billings Meech 1923

For further information see Spicer Genealogy, pages 57-60.

1. 103. Jacob SPICER   b. 28 Aug 1739, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
2. 104. Jeremiah SPICER   b. 5 Jan 1740, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
3. 105. Ezekiel SPICER   b. 1 Mar 1741, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
4. 106. Daniel SPICER   b. 2 Mar 1742, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
5. 107. Samuel SPICER   b. 1746.
6. 108. Jabez SPICER   b. 24 Sep 1749, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1750, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; bur. Dec 1750, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.
7. 109. Jabez SPICER   b. 22 Oct 1751, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut; d. 24 May 1829, Columbia County, New York; a Massachusetts soldier; bur. May 1829, New York.
8. 110. Susannah SPICER   b. 26 Oct 1753, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.

1. 111. Sarah SPICER   b. 23 Oct 1759.

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One document listed Jeremiha's birth date as 1717 and another listed it as 1738

1. 112. Maragret SPICER   b. 25 Oct 1743, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
2. 113. Samuel SPICER   b. 30 Sep 1745, Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut.
3. 114. Hannah SPICER   b. Sep 1747.
4. 115. James SPICER   b. 3 Feb 1750, Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut.

In the History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield Volume 2 an Ebenezer Spicer is mentioned. I don't know if this is 'our' Ebenezer.

" ...Blackman; gr. son Ebenezer Spicer; gr. son William Odel (under 21); son John. Nehemiah Smith Odell of Fairfield, and Edward Blackman and Eunice his wife and Ebenezer Spicer and Abigail his wife, all of Stratford, conveyed 1760 a right at Mill Hill that descended to them and Sarah Odell lately deceased as children of Abigail, dau. of Samuel Smith dec'd.

Adm'n on estate of Sarah, widow of William, granted to Nathan Wheeler, 5 Apr. 1793.

Children [by first wife]:

Nehemiah, b. abt. 1719, d. 26 Mar. 1727 in 8 yr. (g. s.).
Abigail, m. Ebenezer Spicer.
Ebenezer, b. abt. 1725, d. 7 Oct. 1743 in 19 yr. (g. s.).
Eunice, m. at Greenfield, 10 Oct. 1747, Edward Blackman.
Sarah, d. unm. before 1760.
8+Nehemiah-Smith, bapt. 29 Apr. 1733.
Desire, bapt. 30 Dec. 1735 (twin, privately), d. y.
Mary, bapt. 30 Dec. 1735, d. y.


Children [by second wife]:..."

1. 116. Asa HOLMES, , Captain   b. 1755, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut.
2. 117. Mary HOLMES   b. 24 Apr 1765, Pomfret, Windham County, Connecticut; d. 8 Feb 1830, Clymer, Chautauqua County, New York; bur. Feb 1830, New York.

Marriages from the 2nd Congregational Church of Middle Haddam (now Chatham), organized 24 Sep 1740; Early Connecticut Marriages As found on Ancient Church RecordsPrior to 1800, Vol 4, Rev. Frederick W. Bailey, 1898; "Nathan Whiton & Phebe Spicer - m. 21 Jun 1750 - by Rev. Benjamin Bowers"

1. 118. Phoebe WHITON   b. 2 Oct 1753, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
2. 119. Nathan WHITON   b. 17 Oct 1755, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
3. 120. Elijah WHITON   b. 21 Feb 1758, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
4. 121. Sarah WHITON   b. 23 Apr 1760, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
5. 122. Esther WHITON   b. 22 Apr 1762, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
6. 123. Daniel WHITON   b. 16 Mar 1764, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
7. 124. Desire WHITON   b. 23 Apr 1766, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
8. 125. Samuel WHITON   b. 3 Dec 1768, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.
9. 126. Jacob WHITON   b. 27 Dec 1770, Chatham Township, Middlesex, Connecticut.

Nathan and his second wife Abigail are buried at Fort Ann, Washington County, New York in a small cemetery at the crossroad between Hadlock and Buttermilk Falls Road. The graves were first apparently marked with two field stones, and later headstones.

Inscription on the headstone of Nathan Spicer:
"In memory of Mr. Nathan Spicer,
who departed this life July 27, A.D. 1811,
aged 76 years

Com living men, as you pass by
As you ar now so once was I
As I am now so you must bee
Prepare for death
and follow me

Useful in life
Resigned in death
And at Gods call
Give up my breath"

Nathan as well as many of his descendants was a blacksmith. His craft was highly respected and versitile. Nathan was skilled at his craft. Blacksmithing fell into 3 specialtie groups as described in Jean Grubes book entailed preforming a wide variety of work, "[group 1]...all sorts of iron or boat work, chaise and chair work, cleaning and mending guns, pistols, locks and keys, cleans and mends jacks, shoes horses, and makes all kinds of kitchen furniture, ...hinges for houses, etc...cranes, tongs, trivets, spits, pans, drippers, skimmers, etc...repairs all kinds of things, and made Betty lamps and other lighting fixtures. Tools ususally included the hearth with bellows, water trough, shovels, tongs, rakes, pokers, and water containers for dampening down the fire and cooking objects...[group 2] anvil, sledges, tongs, swages, cutters, chisels, and hammers...[group 3]shoeing box which contains knives, rasps and files for preparing the horses hooves for shoes, an iron stand for supporting the horses foot while working on it and a special hammer and nails to fasten the shoe to the hoof."

Blacksmiths also made wagon wheels, axes, sleigh runners, bits for horses, iron fittings for houses and schooners, chains, ploughs, any item forged from metals.

One can assume that Nathan and his sons may have put their skills to work for the Revolution.


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SPICER Sr, Nathan
Birth: CT 10 Sep 1735
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Death: NY 27 Jul 1811
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New Stores (later called Nassau), Rensselaer County, New York; On June 3, 1798 New Stores became Union Village and contained 30 homes. In 1806 the township of Nassau was formed and by 1808 the name of Union Village became Nassau Village.

1. 127. Nathan Henry SPICER, II   b. 29 Nov 1756, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1 Jan 1845, Springport, Cayuga, New York; bur. Jan 1845, Troy, Rensselaer, New York. Oakwood lies within the boundaries of Lansingburgh, New York but was annexed by Troy.
2. 128. George SPICER   b. 1757, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1840, near Pontiac, Huron County, Ohio; bur. 1840, Ohio.
3. 129. Ebenezer SPICER   b. 1759, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1813, Sussex Vale, New Brunswick, Canada; bur. 1813, New Brunswick, Canada.
4. 130. Jeremiah SPICER   b. 28 Aug 1761, Cayuga County, New York; d. 14 Aug 1825, Granville, Washington County, New York; bur. Aug 1825, New York.

1. 131. Michael SPICER   b. 1766, Great Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York; d. 12 Apr 1842, Ticonderoga, Essex County, New York; bur. Apr 1845, Essex County, New York.
2. 132. Leah SPICER   b. 1769, Hudson Hill, Dutchess County, New York; d. Feb 1856, Cornith, Saratoga County, New York; bur. 1856, New York.
3. 133. Benjamin SPICER   b. 1770, Dutchess County, New York.
4. 134. Isaac SPICER   b. 1772, Dutchess County, New York; d. Apr 1839, Tonawanda [Tonewante], Niagra County, New York; bur. 1839, New York.
5. 135. Rachel SPICER   b. 19 Jul 1775, Dutchess County, New York; d. 10 Nov 1860, Hannibal [now Oswego], Oswego County, New York; bur. 1860, Hannibal [now Oswego], Oswego County, New York.
6. 136. Daniel SPICER   b. 1776, Dutchess County, New York; d. 1829, Brutus, Cayuga County, New York; bur. Cayuga County, New York.
7. 137. Jacob SPICER   b. 26 Sep 1782, Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York; d. 10 Mar 1864, West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York; bur. 1864, West Fort Ann, Washington County, New York.
8. 138. Hannah SPICER   b. 24 Mar 1785, Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York; d. 28 May 1862, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio; bur. 1862, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio.
9. 139. Tobias SPICER   b. 7 Nov 1788, Kinderhook, Columbia County, New York; d. 12 Nov 1862, Troy, New York; bur. 1862, Troy, New York.