Spicer Wells Crandall

Brief Life History of Spicer Wells

When Spicer Wells Crandall was born on 31 December 1822, in York, Livingston, New York, United States, his father, David Crandall, was 30 and his mother, Margaret Ann McBride, was 28. He married Sarah Susannah Gill on 15 October 1843, in La Harpe, Hancock, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 daughter. He lived in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States in 1839. He registered for military service in 1857. He died on 14 May 1879, in Springville, Utah, Utah, United States, at the age of 56, and was buried in Springville City Cemetery, Springville, Utah, Utah, United States.

Photos and Memories (29)

Do you know Spicer Wells? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Spicer Wells Crandall
1822–1879
Mary Branagan
1834–1919
Marriage: 2 March 1857
Daniel Crandall
1857–1857
David Adolphus Crandall
1859–1942
David Deks Crandel
1859–
Laura Emeline Crandall
1861–1864
Anabella C Crandall
1863–1864
Julia Ann Crandall
1864–1936
Ida Louanna Crandall
1866–1867
Avis Mary Crandall
1869–1870
Eliza Arletta Crandall
1871–1886
Arletta Eliza Crandall
1871–1918

Sources (48)

  • Spicer Crandell, "United States Census, 1870"
  • Spicer Crandall, "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934"
  • Spicer Wells Crandall, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1825 · The Crimes Act

The Crimes Act was made to provide a clearer punishment of certain crimes against the United States. Part of it includes: Changing the maximum sentence of imprisonment to be increased from seven to ten years and changing the maximum fine from $5,000 to $10,000.

1827

Historical Boundaries: 1827: Hancock, Illinois, United States

1839 · Nauvoo is Settled

After the Saints had been chased out of Missouri they moved to a swampy area located next to the Mississippi River. Here they settled and named the place Nauvoo which translates into the city beautiful.

Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Raghnaill ‘son of Raghnall’, a Gaelic form of the Old Norse personal name Rǫgnvaldr ‘ruler of the gods’, cognate with Reynolds . Compare Grannan .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Story Highlight

Life of Jacob Houtz Written by his Granddaughter, Josie O, Houtz Aleman

Life of Jacob Houtz Written by his granddaughter, Josie O, Houtz Aleman. Jacob Houtz was born October 12th, 1814, at Penns Township, Union Co., Penns. The seventh child of Christian Houtz and Elizabe …

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.