Spencer, Albert M.

Other Events:

• 1860 Census: 1860, Bovina, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1870 Census: 1870, Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0592
• 1920 Census: 1920, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 9 Jul 1925; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1860 Census:
Blanchard Spencer 35
Eleanor Spencer 25
Frances S Spencer 9
Albert M Spencer 3
Eliza M Spencer 2
Francis Smith 84

1870 Census:
Emily J Spencer 36
Frances Spencer 19
Albert Spencer 13
Mary Spencer 12
George Spencer 9
Alson Spencer 4

1900 Census:
Albert M Spencer 42
Harold Spencer son 10
Loraine Spencer daughter 6
Ella Reinhardt servant 22

1910 Census:
Bert M Spencer 53
Lorraine Spencer 17 [51]
Harold Spencer 20
Klare Sherry 14
Maggie Lest 40

Source Citation
Year: 1910; Census Place: Appleton Ward 1, Outagamie, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1730; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1375743
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Biography:
ALBERT M. SPENCER, a prominent member of the Outagamie legal profession, who is actively engaged in practice in the city of Appleton, was born July 26, 1856, in Bovina township, Outagamie county, Wisconsin, and is a son of Blanchard and Emily (Curtis) Spencer. Blanchard Spencer came from New York to Wisconsin in 1850, where he engaged in lumbering, and the rest of his life was spent in this locality. After attending the public schools, Albert M. Spencer went to, the Ryan High School, and then read law under Judge Harriman and Sloan & Bottenscher, being admitted to the bar in 1883. During the next year he was elected to the office of district attorney and was re-elected in 1886, but retired from that office in 1887 and went to Superior, Wisconsin, where he remained eight years. In April, 1896, he returned to Appleton, after having taken a trip through Colorado and Arizona, and he has been here to this time, having served in the office of city attorney for three terms. He has a large and lucrative practice, and is well and favorably known both in his profession and as a public-spirited citizen and official.
In November, 1887, Mr. Spencer was united in marriage with Helene Sherwood, of Green Lake county, Wisconsin, and she died in 1896, having been the mother of two children: Harold, a mid-shipman of Annapolis, Maryland, connected with the United States Diplomatic Service in Africa; and Loraine, who is attending the University and residing at home. Mr. Spencer is a Republican in his political views.

1920 Census:
Albert Spencer 61
Margaret Lust housekeeper 56

Obituary:
JURIST DIES AFTER 10 DAYS IN HOSPITAL Municipal Court Judge Had Been in Failing Health for Six Years REARED IN THIS COUNTY Pioneer Lawyer Held Many Offices of Public Trust in Last Forty Years
Judge Albert M. Spencer, 68, dean of the Outagamie-co. bar and second municipal Judge of this county, died at 4:40 Thursday - morning in St- Elizabeth-hospital where he had been confined for a week and a half. He had been, taken to the hospital to submit to an operation but he was In such a weak condition that surgeon's were unwilling to attempt: it. This week he began to sink rapidly, but on Wednesday he rallied sufficiently to cause those near him to hope he had a fighting chance for recovery. At times he would sink into a comatose state, but he had mo- ments in which he recognized and conversed with his children. The end came Thursday morning peacefully and without a struggle. His children, Harold and Mrs. Strowd were with him at the time. ILL THREE YEARS. Death was attributed directly to chronic nephritis from which he had been suffering for about, three years. He had begun to fail in health however, ever since an attack of pneumonia six years ago. Subsequent attacks of Influenza aggravated his condition, and he never actually recovered his old time vigor. Previous to his waning health he was of a strong constitution, gained from spending much of his time outdoors. The survivors are his son Harold of London, England, a daughter, Mrs. Wallace Strowd, Nashville, Tenn., and an adopted daughter, Helga, also a brother, Adelbert A., Sheboygan. The judge was a member of Elks Eagles Moose, Modern Woodmen, Out agamie County Pioneers association and the Outagamie County Bar association. The body will rest in state at the Schommer Funeral home, 210 W Washington-st, where it may be view between 10 and ? o'clock Saturday morning. At 1 o'clock it will be conveyed to Riverside chapel where it may be viewed from 1 to 2:15. Funeral services will be conducted in River Side chapel at 2:30 Saturday afternoon by Dr. J. A. Holmes of First Methodist church. Burial will follow In Riverside cemetery. Bearers will be chosen from among the local, attorneys, and the entire county bar association will attend the funeral in a body. The flag is at half mast at the court house in honor of the judge. The building will be closed all day Satur day, the day of the funeral. Members of the county board and county officers will assemble at the courthouse at 1:30 in the afternoon from where they will go to Riverside cemetery to attend the funeral in a body. Judge Spencer was one of the old est as well as one of the most respected members of the Outagamie-co bar.
Turn to page 9 col. 2 JUDGE SPENCER DEAN OF COUNTY BAR, IS DEAD
The fact that he began practicing law in this county earlier than any other living-member of the legal profession made him dean of the county bar. He was of pioneer stock, his father having settled in this county about the time Appleton became a village He began the practice of law quite early, which accounts of his 42 years of activity in that profession and on the bench. Besides his ten years as municipal judge of Outagamie Co. he served the county two terms as district attorney, and the city of Appleton three terms as city attorney. On the bench he was a man feared by the criminal, but he was loved as a judge who knew when to temper justice with mercy. He had no sympathy with "repeaters," and when he was lenient with persons guilty of second offenses it was usually in pity for members of the family who would have been subjected to poverty by a severe sentence
FEW CASES REVERSED His clearness and accuracy in decisions on civil matters were recognized widely. He established a record for himself, in that during the ten years he served on the bench he had but one case reversed by the supreme court. The only reversal of the more than 50 cases appealed from his court to the state's highest tribunal was a matter having to do with the interpretation of a certain law. The esteem in which he was held by fellow members of the bar is seen by the fact that last spring when he was contemplating staying out of this contest for reelection because of his failing health, he received a petition signed by 29 attorneys, or every mem ber of the county bar, urging him to remain on the bench. He was unop posed in the April election.
BORN IN COUNTY Judge Spencer was a son of Blanch ard and Emily (Curtis) Spewed, early settlers of this county He was born on July 26, 1856, in the town of Bovina, near Shiocton, where his father was engaged in the lumber business. After attending the public school and Ryan high school in Appleton, he studied law under Judge J. E. Harriman and Sloan and Bottensek. He was admitted to the bar in 1883. He formed a partnership with A. B. Whitmann, with but a year's practice behind him he in 1884 entered the race for and was elected district attorney, an office subsequently held by John Bottensek, his former mentor and later associate as county judge. Mr. Spencer was originally a Democrat was elected district attorney as such. In later years, how ever, he joined the Republican party and held office as a Republican. Although less than 30 years old Mr. Spencer- as district attorney showed ability that surprised his elders. During his three years in office he frequently was called upon to exercise his skill in murder cases, in his last year there were five murder cases on the docket.
WENT TO SUPERIOR After being reelected district attorney in 1886, he resigned the office in 1887 and went to Superior where he was engaged in the real estate am grain business and also practiced law. After an absence of eight years he returned to Appleton and again threw himself into politics. Three times he was elected city attorney In 1898, 1899 and again in 1904, the last term being for two years. 'It was during Mr. Spencer's last term of city attorney that the famous waterworks case was started against the city. Assisting him in defending. the city were John Bottensek and Humphrey Pierce, both now dead. This case attracted statewide an even wider interest, for after having been fought from court to court for more than 20 years it is still unfinished. When Judge Thomas H. Ryan, first municipal judge of the county, retired from the bench, ten years ago, Mr. Spencer became a candidate and was elected. In April of this year he was reelected for his third term. Mr. Spencer was united in marriage with Miss Helene Sherwood of Green Lake-co. in 1887. She died in 1896, having been the mother of two children. Harold, now of New York and Lorraine, now Mrs. Wallace Strowd of Nashville, Tenn. In his better years before his health began to fail, Mr. Spencer was often in demand as a public speaker and gained a reputation because of his eloquence. Following the World war he took a great Interest in the activities of the Salvation Army and directed the financial drives of the organization. He cooperated with the Salvation Army in looking after the welfare of wayward girls taken Into his court. Judge Spencer prided himself on being a pioneer of the county and professed great love for the place of his birth. He was. a member of the Outagamie County Pioneers association and at its annual meetings he frequently was called upon for ad dresses. Judge Spencer had been in poor health for several years. The press of his duties while municipal Judge wore heavily upon him so that early this year he was forced to keep away, from the bench frequently. Failing to regain his health, he went to his daughter's home in Tennessee for several weeks. His recovery was only partial, for after he returned to Appleton he continued to complain of ill health. On Monday, June 29, he failed to appear at the courthouse, and later in the day was conveyed to St. Elizabeth hospital.
Thursday Evening, July 9, 1925 APPLETON POST-CRESCENT Page 1 & 9

Albert married Sherwood, Helene Abt 1887. Helene was born 30 Jul 1859; died 16 Jan 1896, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• News Mention: 1911
• Other Info or Events: Abt Feb 1911
• Residence: 1918, London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
• News Mention: 20 Sep 1918; The Capitol Times
• Passport: 3 Mar 1920
• Arrival: 17 Sep 1931, New York, New York, New York, USA

Notes:

News Mention:
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Other Info or Events:
Feb 1911 he married the wealthy widow of George Alexander Ballentine in Cairo Egypt. In June he left his fathers home to go to his new wife in New York City. Her maiden name was Barton of Philadelphia.
article in THE Shiocton NEWS FRIDAY,June 23, 1911 p. 1

Residence:
Was residing in the finsbury district in 1918.

News Mention:
CAPT. SPENCER IS BROTHER OF LOCAL WOMAN Candidate for English Parliament is Well Known Here Principally because he told a story that startled England. Capt. Harold Sherwood Spencer, son of Judge A. M. Spencer, Appleton, brother of Mrs. Wallace H. Strowd, Madison, is running for election to the British Parliament in the Finsbury. district London, and stands an excellent chance of winning. Capt. Spencer, who is a native of Appleton, has been personal 'aide de camp to a German prince;, captain in the international gendarmerie in Albania; war correspondent;, political officer, in the Balkans for Sir Edward Grey, British prime minister confidential investigator and officer in the British-flying service. Captain Spencer was a principal witness in the sensational libel suit brought by Maud Allan, American dancer, against Noel Pemberton Billing, member of Parliament and proprietor of a London newspaper. Billing hinted at a "Black Book" in the possession of a German prince, containing information about 47,000 British men and women, which could be used to prevent their opposing Germany. While he was living in the king's palace at Durazzo, Captain Spencer declared, a member of German royalty showed him the "Black Book," He said the book contained instruc- tions compiled by German agents as to how the persons named might be approached for information of value to England's enemies. Captain Spencer said he knew at that time that Germany was plan- ninq war on England and he declared he reported the existence of that book at once to an admiral in the British navy. He declared that German agents masquerading as loyal citizens forced him to dispose of notes he had taken. Captain Spencer said he had been told one time he would be shot in two weeks. He said that German secret agents and spies in England had caused the removal and disappearance of British secret agents who knew "too much." One occasion, the officer said he escaped armed custody only by donning the uniform of a hospital'attache in Salonki. The trial attracted widespread attention in Europe. After the jury had found Mr. Billing not guilty, he and Spencer were met in the street by thousands who gave them an ovation. Shortly afterwards Captain Spencer entered the race for parliament in a bye-election in Finsbury. In his campaign he was aid- ed by Mr. Billing. Page 2, THE CAPITAL TIMES, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 20,1918

Passport:
Name:
Harold Sherwood Spencer
Birth Date:
12 Apr 1890
Birth Place:
Superior
Age:
29
Gender:
Male
Passport Issue Date:
3 Mar 1920
Passport Includes a Photo:
Yes
Residence:
634 Green Bay St
Father Name:
Albert Manford Spencer
Father's Birth Location:
Wisconsin
Father's Residence:
Wisconsin

Arrival:
Name Howland Spencer
Arrival Date 17 Sep 1931
Birth Date 12 Apr 1890
Birth Location Wisconsin
Birth Location Other superia
Age 42
Gender Male
Port of Departure Southampton, England
Port of Arrival New York, New York
Ship Name Mauretania
Search Ship Database Mauretania
Howland Spencer - Sep 1931 - New York, New York Southampton, England Southampton, England - Male - Mauretania

Other Events:

• 1910 Census: 1910, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Death Record - Civil: Abt Aug 1978

Notes:

1910 Census:
Bert M Spencer53
Lorraine Spencer 17 daughter
[51]
Harold Spencer20 son
Klare Sherry14 nephew
Maggie Lest40 servant
Source Citation
Year: 1910; Census Place: Appleton Ward 1, Outagamie, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1730; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1375743
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Death Record - Civil:
Name:Lorraine Strowd
SSN:411-46-5286
BORN:14 Dec 1892
Last Benefit:37203, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States of America
Died:Aug 1978
State (Year) SSN issued:Tennessee (Before 1951)
Source Citation
Number: 411-46-5286; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011.
Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

Loraine — Stowd, Wallace Hearden. Wallace was born 2 Jun 1889, Chapel Hill, Madison, North Carolina, USA; died 14 Mar 1946, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet]