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SPENCER, JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Manchester, Scott Co. Among the leading farmers of Greene County, we mention, with more than ordinary notice the energetic gentleman, whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Spencer is a native of Greene Co., born in 1837. At an early age his parents moved to Morgan County, where our subject passed his earliest years, following agricultural pursuits, and early developed that energy of character that paved the way for future success. During the Spring of 1858, Mr. Spencer was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Ann Banes, a daughter of Solomon and Caroline S. Banes, by whom he had eight children, six of whom are living and whose names are in order of birth: Franklin P., Mary J., Debby A., Charlotte, Nancy E., and Jennie. For over three years, to the satisfaction of all, Mr. Spencer has held the office of township trustee. His success in life is due to his own indomitable will and force of character. In the township 12, range 11, he is the owner of 400 acres of valuable land, and a more live, capable farmer it would be a hard matter to find. Where necessary, in the way of public improvements or co-operation in church matters, Mr. Spencer has always born a helping hand.