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COMMEMORATIVE BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD of the WEST SHORE OF GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, INCLUDING THE COUNTIES OF BROWN, OCONTO, MARINETTE AND FLORENCE, PUBLISHED BY J.H. BEERS & CO, CHICAGO, 1896, pages 636-637

ROBERT SPICE. If ahistory were written of the brave "boys in blue" of Wisconsin, who valiantly went to their country's defense in her hour of peril, the name of this gentlemanwould find an honorable place in the record. All throughout the long strugglefor the preservation of the Union, he followed the starry banner and continuedat the front even after the surrender of Lee, waiting until the country had adjusted itself to the new surroundings and the rebellious South had once more taken the attitude of good citizenship. The same loyalty that prompted this faithful service has characterized his entire life, and makes him today one of the valued citizens of Oconto county.
Mr. Spice was born in Canada in 1843 and is ason of Thomas and Nancy (Logan) Spice, the former a native of England, the latter of Ireland. In early life they came with their respective families to the New World. The father was connected with the milling business, and was employed in the mill of Col. Balcolm for a number of years. In 1856 he came to Stiles, Wis, in the employ of that gentleman, and continued his work here until after thebreaking out of the Civil War, when he enlisted at Chicago, Ill, in the Sixteenth Regiment, United States Regulars for five years, and was there mustered into the government service. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Antietam, and continued at the front until, on account of wounds, he was honorably discharged. He then returned to Green Bay, Wis, where his death occurred in 1871; his wife passed away in Stiles , Wis in 1860. By their marriage there were bornseven children, namely: Mrs. Sarah McCurdy, who died in Stiles in 1862, Robert;Mrs. Elizabeth Temple, of Nebraska; Mary, wife of Dr. Cone, of Indiana; Louisa, who is living in Oconto, Samuel, also a resident of Oconto, William, who makes his home in Portage County, Wisconsin.
Our subject spent his early boyhood in Canada and New York, and acquired his education in the public schools. At theage of thirteen, he accompanied his parents to Stiles, and therefore may wellbe numbered among the pioneers of Oconto county. In 1861 he joined the army asa member of Company H, Fourth Wis. V. I. which was known as the "Oconto CountyRiver Drivers." He enlisted for three years, was mustered into the service at Racine and then went to the front, where he participated in the battles of FortJackson, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge, and in the Red River campaign. In 1864 he reenlist at Baton Rouge in the same company and regiment, and served with theDepartment of the Gulf. For five years he wore the uniform of his adopted land, and was then honorably discharged at Brownsville, Texas, in June 1866, returning home with a military record of which he may be justly proud.
When he againreached Oconto county, Mr. Spice secured employment with the Holt & Balcolm Lumber Company, afterward operating a shingle mill at Humbolt, Wis, for two years. In 1872, he purchased a partially - improved farm of eighty acres in Section35, Little River township, and now has sixty-five acres of land under a high state of cultivation. He follows progressive methods in farming, and has therefore won success in his undertakings. He was one of the original promoters of theLittle River Creamery Company, which has a fine plant, and is doing a good business; in June 1892, he erected Spice's Hall. He is recognized as one of the thoroughly reliable business men of Oconto county, as well as one of the honored pioneers.
Mr. Spice was married in Green Bay, Wis, in October, 1866, to Emily Collins, a native of Oshkosh, this State, and a daughter of Silas and Sarah Collins, pioneer settlers of Oshkosh, the former of whom was killed in a mill at that place; the mother is now living at Bear Creek,

1. 2. Laura Elsie SPICE   b. 8 Mar 1888; d. 24 Oct 1966, Pewaukee,Wi; bur. Holy Cross Cemetary,Milwaukee,Wi.
2. 3. Adelbert E. SPICE   bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wi.
3. 4. Clara SPICE   b. 24 Sep 1876, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 6 May 1953, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; bur. Catholic Cemetary,Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
4. 5. Ernie SPICE  
5. 6. Mary SPICE   b. 14 Jun 1883, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. Jan 1969, Waukegan,Lake Co,Illinois; bur. Waukegan or Gurnee Cemetary,Lake Co,Illinois.
6. 7. Nellie SPICE   b. 1 Jan 1884, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 24 Apr 1967, Milwaukee,Milwaukee Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wi.
7. 8. Nelson R. SPICE   b. 28 Aug 1867, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 26 Aug 1868, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
8. 9. Edwin R. SPICE   b. 29 Oct 1869, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 4 May 1871, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
9. 10. Adelbert R. SPICE   b. 19 Oct 1871, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 5 Dec 1921, Manitowoc,Manitowoc Co,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
10. 11. Sarah L. SPICE   b. 26 Nov 1872, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. Jul 1879, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
11. 12. Olive Mrytle SPICE   b. 6 Oct 1874, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 6 May 1893, Oconto,Oconto Co,Wisconsin.
12. 13. Erna Melvina SPICE   b. 6 Nov 1880, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 22 Jan 1965, Plymouth,Wisconsin; bur. Evergreen Cemetary,Oconto,Wisconsin.
13. 14. Emma SPICE   b. 22 Feb 1886, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 1941, Green Bay,Brown Co,Wisconsin.
14. 15. Robert SPICE   b. 22 Feb 1886.
15. 16. Mollie Elizabeth SPICE   b. 22 Mar 1894, Little River Twp,Oconto Co,Wisconsin; d. 18 Feb 1984, Muskego,Waukesha Co,Wisconsin.

[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S.,SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with S, Date of Import: Mar 24, 1996, Internal Ref. #1.112.3.59721.144]

Individual: Schaetz, Laura
Birth date: Mar 8, 1888
Death date: Oct 1966
Social Security #: 394-16-3612
Last residence: WI 53072
State of issue: WI
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Laura and George Schaetz lived in the Spice Homestead after Emily and Robert moved to Oconto.

MARRIAGEANNOUNCEMENT - 1906

Miss Laura Spice and Mr. George Schaetz, both of LittleRiver, were married Tuesday morning, November 20, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Fr. Selbach, at St. Joseph's parsonage, Oconto. The bride was attended by her sister,Miss Nellie, and the groom's sister, while Mr. George Kinzinger and the groom's brother acted as best men. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to Little River where a wedding dinner was served at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Spice. After congratulations had been extended,Mr. Kinzinger arose and announced to the guests that he and the bride's sister, Miss Nellie, had been quietly married, at Menomonie the day before and produced his marriage certificate as evidence. It was a surprise all around and a double wedding reception was tendered the young couples. Mrs. Schetz and Mrs. Kinzinger are sisters of Mrs. George Trepanier of this place. They will reside in Little River.[Spice.FTW]

Laura and George Schaetz lived in the Spice Homestead after Emily and Robert moved to Oconto.

MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT - 1906

Miss Laura Spice and Mr. George Schaetz, both of Little River, were married Tuesday morning, November 20, at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Fr. Selbach, at St. Joseph's parsonage, Oconto. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Nellie, and the groom's sister, while Mr. George Kinzinger and the groom's brother acted as bestmen. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to Little River where a weddingdinner was served at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.Robert Spice. After congratulations had been extended, Mr. Kinzinger arose andannounced to the guests that he and the bride's sister, Miss Nellie, had beenquietly married, at Menomonie the day before and produced his marriage certificate as evidence. It was a surprise all around and a double wedding reception was tendered the young couples. Mrs. Schetz and Mrs. Kinzinger are sisters of Mrs. George Trepanier of this place. They will reside in Little River.

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Delayed birth record is in Volume 35, page 350. It was witnessedby her sister Clara Trepanier.

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They lived in Lena, Wisconsin.

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Died before his first birthday. His birth date is listed in thePension records of Robert Spice.

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Died as a young child, 18 months old. His birth date was listedin the Pension records of Robert Spice. He was probably identified as William on the 1870 census. He is buried in Evergreen cemetary.

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Adelbert "Bert" Spice was the oldest surviving son of Robert andEmily Collins. His middle name was probably Robert. He served in Co. M, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry in the Spanish American War.

1900 federal census, Delbert and Kittie are living in Douglas Co, Nebagamin
1910 FIND HIM!!
1920 federal census, Delbert, Kitty and children are living in the City of Manitowoc, River Drive.

The death notice for Delbert Spice was found in the Oconto County Reporter, Thursday, December 8, 1921.
DELBERT SPICE DIES MONDAY AT MANITOWOC

Funeral Services for Delbert Spice, who died Monday in Manitowoc and whose body was brought to this city Tuesday, were held at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Wright of Appleton officiating. Burial was made inEvergreen cemetary. Mr. Spice's death is believed to have been caused by complications resulting from injuries sustained when he fell from a church steeple upon which he was working over a year ago. He died at the age of 50 years and issurvived by his widow, Mrs. Katherine Spice, and three daughters, Helen, Marjorie, and Lucille, also seven sisters, Mrs. George Trepanier and Mrs. Joseph Feifarek both of Marinette, Mrs. William Taylor of Waukegan, Mrs George Kinziger of Appleton, Mrs. Henry Schaetz and Mrs. George Hassenfelt of Oconto.
Mr. Spicewas born in Oconto. For the last four years he has been at Manitowoc. The remains when brought here were removed to the home of his sister, Mrs. George Schaetz.

The DEATH RECORD for Delbert Robert Spice, at the Manitowoc Co Courthouse in Manitowoc is in Volume 19, Page 37. It reveals some very interesting information.

Delbert Robert Spice
Residence: none listed
Name of Wife: None listed
Date of Birth: October 19, 1870
Age at death: 51 years, 1 month and 16days
Occupation: Labor.
Father: Robert Spice,
Birthplace of father: Wis (wrong)
Mother: Emily Collins
Birthplace of mother: Wis
Death certificate informant: Mrs. Robert Spice, (his mother)
Date of Death: December 5, 1921
I Hereby Certify, that I attended deceased from May 1, 1921 to December 3, 1921; thatI last saw him alive on December 3, 1921, and that death occured on the date stated above at 7pm.
The CAUSE OF DEATH was as follows:
Gastritis
Contributory: SYPHILIS
Duration: 6 years
No operation or autopsy was performed.
Place of Burial: Oconto, Wisconsin

Had his wife already left Manitowoc before Delbert died? Is the fall from a church steeple an event that really happened, or was it a manufactured story to hide the facts?

Kittie Leigh Spice remarried toEd Apel. They lived in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

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Sarah L. Spice islisted on the pension papers of Robert Spice. She is also listed on the 1880 census - Persons who died during the year. Shedied of scarlet fever at the age of 6. Her place of burial is not known. It ispossible that her middle name was Logan. She was probably names after Sarah Joslin, the mother of Emily Collins Spice.

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Died in Childbirth.

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Epileptic, and hospitalized. She was injured on a register during one of the hospital stays.

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Stillborn twin brother of Emma.