Jensen, Andrew. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, vol 4, pp. 403-404: Spencer, George Boardman, Bishop of the Paris 1st Ward, Bear Lake Stake, Idaho, from 1881 to 1885, was born Feb. 21, 1840, in Middlefield, Mass., the son of Orson Spencer and Catherine Curtis. He was baptized in 1849, moved to Paris in 1874, was chosen Bishop in 1882 and served until 1885. He was ordained a High Priest in 1873, filled a mission to Switzerland in 1864-1867, and from 1867 to 1871 filled a special mission to the Muddy Valley. On Aug. 7, 1881, he was ordained a Bishop by John Taylor. He was also sheriff of Bear Lake County for a time. Eshom, Frank E. Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, p. 1178: SPENCER, GEORGE BOARDMAN (son of Orson Spencer and Catherine Curtis). Born Freb. 21, 1840, at Middlefield, Hampshire county, Mass. Married Leonora Taylor Horne Nov. 10, 1867, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph Horne and Mary Isabella Hales; came to Utah Oct. 6, 1847, Edward Hunter company). She was born Jan. 16, 1849, Salt Lake City. Their children: Lucy Isabella b. July 4, 1869. d. Jan. 16, 1870; Leonora Horne b. March 27, 1871; Lillian b. Sept. 19, 1873, m. Ezra T. Budge June 12, 1895; George Boardman b. Feb. 7, 1876, m. Adeline Horsley Sept. 5, 1900; Joseph Horne b. April 20, 1878, m. Netta Poulton March 4, 1908; Howard and twin sister, b. Dec. 19, 1880, both d. at birth; Mary Ellen b. April 7, 1882, d. March 6, 1883; Orson b. Dec. 10, 1883, d. Jan. 17, 1888; Herbert Leo b. June 11, 1886; Seymour Horne b. July 16, 1888; Edwin b. June 5, 1893. Family resided Salt Lake City, Utah and Paris, Idaho. Helped settle the Muddy. Missionary to Switzerland 1864-67; alternate high councilor Salt Lake stake; bishop 1st ward Paris, Idaho. Settled in Idaho 1874. Bear Lake county sheriff several years; probate judge two years; county treasurer two terms; road supervisor and school trustee.
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In 1841, the Nauvoo Legion was organized. It was a group of men formed to protect the people of Nauvoo but also fought in different wars. Joseph Smith was the Lieutenant General of this group. Other leaders included Brigham Young, John C. Bennett, and others. They were part of the Illinois Mormon War (1844-1846), Mexican-American War (March of California, Capture of Tucson), Indian Wars (Battle Creek Massacre, Battle of Fort Utah, Walker War, Ute Black Hawk War, Mountain Meadows Massacre), American Civil War, and Morrisite War. The Legion was disbanded in 1887.
U.S. acquires vast tracts of Mexican territory in wake of Mexican War including California and New Mexico.
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): occupational name for someone who dispensed provisions or money, from Middle English spenser(e), spencer(e) ‘household steward, butler, almoner’ (Anglo-Norman French espenser, Old French despensier). Compare Spence and Spender . There is some dispute about the origins of the Spencer family, whose most famous member in recent times was the late Princess of Wales, born Lady Diana Spencer (1961–97). Some sources say that they are descended from William the Conqueror's steward, Robert Despencer. What is clear is that by the 15th century they had become prosperous from sheep farming in Northamptonshire. Robert Spencer (died 1627) was said to be the wealthiest man in England. Their titles have included Earls of Sunderland and Earls Spencer; and through the female line the 5th Earl of Sunderland also became Duke of Marlborough in 1733. This connection was the result of the marriage, in 1700, of the 3rd Duke of Sunderland to the daughter of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. The youngest son of this union, John Spencer (1708–46), was the father of the 1st Earl Spencer (1734–83).
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Possible Related NamesLETTERS FROM ORSON SPENCER TO HIS CHILDREN From "Life Sketches of Orson Spencer and Others and the History of Primary Work" by Aurelia Spencer Rogers, pp. 52-75. …
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