HAIRSTON.org ID#8899, b. 5 January 1747, d. 27 March 1826
| Birth* | Moses SPENCER was born on 5 January 1747 in Middlesex, Connecticut. His wife Elizabeth stated date of 16 January 1744 in pension application.3,4,2 |
| He was the son of Mary WETMORE.2 |
| Baptism | Moses SPENCER was baptized on 11 January 1747 in Middlesex, Connecticut.5 |
| Military* | Moses Spencer enlisted in Charlotte County, Virginia on 10 February 1778. He served in Capt. James Baytop's company of the 70 Virginia Regiment. He was at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse.4 |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth TINSLEY, daughter of Thomas TINSLEY and Sarah (surname unknown), on 20 November 1779 in Virginia. Married in Henry or Amelia county and Thomas Tinsley was present.1,4 |
| Census 1790* | Moses SPENCER appeared on the census of 1790 in Pendelton, South Carolina, Moses Spencer: Males 16+ 2, under 16 3, Females 5. Living near John Tinsley. - FSL #5157144 image 24.6  |
| Tax Rolls* | 1803 - Moses Spencer pays taxes in Barren County. He is living on Walnut Creek and pays for 1 white male over 21, 1 white male over 16 and 3 horses. He is listed next to John Spencer. - FSL #7834396 192. |
| Tax Rolls | 1805 - Moses Spencer pays taxes in Barren County. - FSL #7834396 316. |
| Tax Rolls | 1807 - Moses Spencer pays taxes in Barren County. - FSL #7834396 387. |
| Census 1810* | He appeared on the census of 6 August 1810 in Barren, Kentucky, Moses Spencer: males under 10 1, 10-15 1, 12-25 1, 45+ 1, females 10-15 2, 16-25 1, 45+ 1. Neighbors on the same census page are Moses Spencer Jr., John Spencer, Elijah Tinsley, Jeremiah Whitney, and John Whitney. On a different census page is a James or Samuel Spencer. - FSL #5157062 image 46.3 |
| County Name* | 1818 - Lawrence County from Maury and Hickman. |
| Tax Rolls | 1818 - Moses and Thomas Spencer are listed on the Maury County tax rolls - FSL #7903581 image 274. |
| Census 1820* | He appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in Lawrence, Tennessee, Moses Spencer Sr.: males 16-25 1, 45+ 1, females 45+ 1.7 |
| Court Record* | On 4 October 1820, Moses Spencer applies for a Revolutionary War Pension in Lawrence Tennessee. He stated he was 76 years old on 16 January 1820.4 |
| Deed* | On 29 June 1822, Moses Spencer Sr. agrees take care of and teach Elias Criss (?), son of Amy Manuel, until he is 21. Witness by Amas A. Spencer. - Lawrence Deed Book A page 66. FSL #8151389 image 54. |
| Death* | He died on 27 March 1826 in Lawrence, Tennessee, at age 79.1,4 |
| Probate* | His estate was probated on 26 February 1829 in Lawrence, Tennessee; On 26 February 1829, the property inventory of the estate of Moses Spencer Sr. was recorded in the Lawrence County Probate Court. The inventory was 3 cows, 2 yearlings, 2 calves, 1 sow, 6 shoats, $10 cash and owing $28. - will 1829-1847. |