Certificate of Death, Dist. No. 2722, Registered No.1, Jos. A. Spencer, date of death 11 Jan 1914, Cause--chronic Prostate cystitis Physician: L E. Slayton, MD, Spencerport, NY Age: 85 years, 4 mos. 1 day. Undertaker: Walker Bros., Spencerport, NY--date of burial, 13 Jan 1914 Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport, NY "Joseph A. Spencer. . .was born September 12,1828, in a house back of Union Street and south of the canal. The house was later moved to the street and used by his son(Foster Wright) as a Hardware store. Joseph's father died when he was six years old, but his mother kept the family together and sent him to school. Later he attended the then famous Canandaigua Academy traveling from Rochester by Stage coach. At the age of seventeen he commenced farming, and at the age of twenty-two he purchased the Spencer Homestead, which had been owned by his Uncle Austin. He continued farming until 1905 when he sold his farm and retired. Joseph A. Spencer had always been a Democrat, but had never sought or desired a public office. He preferred to give his interest to business affairs and always stood for that which promoted public progress and improvement" By R. Milford Spencer in the book 150 Years in Ogden, 100 years in Spencerport. Earl Edgar White,, Eddy Printing Company, Albion, NY 1967 My father (R. Milford Spencer) always told the story that Joseph Arnold Spencer was walking with a resident of Spencerport, when he said, "If I ould get such and such for my property, I would sell it" The ther person reached over and shook his hand, and a deal was made there on the spot. R. Milford Spencer remembered his grandfather as a white haired elder man who would give him a dime.
Obituary: Joseph A. Spencer, the oldest native born resident of the town of Ogden, and a representative of one of the old and prominent families of this section, died at the home of his son Edward C., Sunday, January 11, aged 85 years. Mr. Spencer was the son of Daniel Spencer, a native of Connecticut,who in 1804 purchased 180 acres of land, which now include nearly the whole of the village. The canal was dug through his lands, and that portion lying there on was called Spencer' Basin when the post office was established. Later it was changed to Spencerport. Joseph A. Spencer was born September 12, 1828, in a house back from Union Street, said home now being a part of the store occupied by his eldest son, Foster W. At the age of six, his father died, but his mother, Polly Foster (Daniel's second wife), kept the family together and sent Joseph to school, later he attended the then famous Canandaigua academy, traveling fromRochester by stage coach. At the age of 17 he commenced farming: at 22 he purchased what is now known as the Spencer homestead from his uncle Austin Spencer, who came to this section from Connecticut in 1808. Joseph continued farming until 1905, when he sold his farm and returned (sic--retired). In 1852 was celebrated the marriage of Joseph to Isabel G. Wright, a native of this county who died in 1890, when about 60 years of age. Unto them was born four children, Foster W., who is engaged in the hardware business; Frederick C. who died in 1870; Mary B. wife of the late Berton Goff, and Edward E, all of this village. He had always been a Democrat, but never sought or desiredoffice, preferring to give his attention to business affairs. He has never been a miss in the duties of citizenship, but has always stood for all that promotes public progress and improvement. The name of Spencer has been a prominent and honored one in this section, and the life record of Joseph has been such as to win him the veneration and respect of everyone who knew him. Mr. Spencer's father died 79 years ago, January 12, 1835 The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday, January13, at the home of his son, Edward, on Water Street, Rev John W. Starie officiating. Interment at Fairfield Cemetery. Democrat 11 Jan 1914
Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearling by the same sire and dam. They give promise of becoming world beaters"Ref: The Spencerport Star, 1894.
My father maintain that Joseph A. Spencer belonged to a secret organization called The 40 Thieves whose duty it was to find and return stolen horses to their owners. I have not been able to find this organization but there were others in the State of New York at this time. My Dad maintained also that if his grandfather ever saw a horse, he would remember it always. Dad said that his grandfather often went distances by train to bring back stolen horses. Rochester History, June 1942, p. 13 stated "The citizens of the quiet and orderly village of Rochester, in early days, somewhere from 1830 to 1827, were much disturbed by the increase of vice and crime. Burglars had found their way here, and some startling scenes had taken place, and some mysterious fires had been set. Horse thieves appeared also in the county, and the region of Sandy Creek, north of Ridge Road, was said to be their hiding place. The country people organized Horse Thief societies, who found a good deal of business on hand--and the villagers in quiet Rochester consulted together to devise measures for their common protection. At length they formed a Citizen's Night Patrol, who voluntarily watched at night.: Rochester Daily Advertiser, 12 Feb 1842, p.2, column 6: "NOTICE--Is hereby given that a special meeting ofthe Monroe Society No. 1, for the detection of Horse-thieves andother stolen property, will be held at the House of John B. Crosby, in Rush, on Thursday the 24th inst. at 2 o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance is particularly requested, as business of much importance will be transacted. Persons interested are requested to circulate this notice as much as possible. William C. Cornell, President J. H. Robinson, J.B. Crosby, Nathan Jeffries, Directors" In a newspaper, source unknown, probably 1894, "Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearlingby the same sire and dam. they give promise of becoming world beaters" 104-298. Joseph A. Spencer, d. 11 Jan 1914, Town of Ogden, village of Spencerport, NY.
Will dated 18 Dec 1913, pvd. 27 Feb 1914. Wits: E.E. Kidder & O. B. Wood of Spencerport. Left estate to 3 children: Foster W. Spencer Extrs. Edward C.Spencer Mary B. Spencer Goff Walker Brothers, Undertakers and Embalmers, Spencerport, New York Home Phone: 35 Bell Phone 116-R Branch Office: Churchville, N. Y. January 15 1914 The Estate of Joseph A. Spencer, Decd, by Foster W & Edward C. Spencer. Black Broadcloth Casket, Satin lined interior Ebony & Silver Handles and Plate engraved Outside Box delivered to Fairfield Cemetery Use of 7 doz. chairs at the funeral, Embalming, Use of the Hearse, Gloves for the Bearers, GraveLining, Door wreath---$85.00 Opening and filling Grave, by Wm Waters 5.00 Cluster of Roses ribbon letered (sic) Father and 2 palm leaves 5.40 2 Ouituary (sic) notices in Papers 1.00 Use of 4 Hacks and Wagonette for bearers and Minister 20.00 Use of 1 Surry 3.00 Total $119.40 Paid Jan. 24, 1914
In of the group that Joseph Arnold Spencer belonged to called the "Forty Theives", I believe that it was the Ogden Protective Society" In 1877, the Ogden Protective Society was formed to help keep horses and other livestock safe from thieves. The OPA was an organization of individuals whose purpose was to capture thieves in general, but horse thieves in particular. Members were charged a $2.00 initiation fee and were afforded the protection of the "riders" of the OPA who would assume the task of capturing the thieves who stole property from an OPA member. The sixteen "riders" were expected to take off in pursuit of thieves when property was stolen. All expenses were paid by the OPA, with dues being collected from members when necessary. The Brockport Republic reported this story on August 16, 1877: "On Tuesday night of last week a horse, buggy and harness were stolen from the stable of Mr. William Gillette, who resides a short distance south of the Village of Spencerport. The thief stole also a blanket and some oats from the barn of Mr. Wilcoxnearby. Eleven "riders" started off in search of the thief, who it is believed made his way toward Pennsylvania, a portion of which is considered a rendezvous for horse thieves." The OPA continued protecting the property of Ogden residents into the early years of the 20th century. "Ref: http://www.ogdenny.com/tour/2004/tour0420.htm
Obituary: Joseph A. Spencer, the oldest native born resident of the town of Ogden, and a representative of one of the old and prominent families of this section, died at the home of his son Edward C., Sunday, January 11, aged 85 years. Mr. Spencer was the son of Daniel Spencer, a native of Connecticut,who in 1804 purchased 180 acres of land, which now include nearly the whole of the village. The canal was dug through his lands, and that portion lying there on was called Spencer' Basin when the post office was established. Later it was changed to Spencerport. Joseph A. Spencer was born September 12, 1828, in a house back from Union Street, said home now being a part of the store occupied by his eldest son, Foster W. At the age of six, his father died, but his mother, Polly Foster (Daniel's second wife), kept the family together and sent Joseph to school, later he attended the then famous Canandaigua academy, traveling fromRochester by stage coach. At the age of 17 he commenced farming: at 22 he purchased what is now known as the Spencer homestead from his uncle Austin Spencer, who came to this section from Connecticut in 1808. Joseph continued farming until 1905, when he sold his farm and returned (sic--retired). In 1852 was celebrated the marriage of Joseph to Isabel G. Wright, a native of this county who died in 1890, when about 60 years of age. Unto them was born four children, Foster W., who is engaged in the hardware business; Frederick C. who died in 1870; Mary B. wife of the late Berton Goff, and Edward E, all of this village. He had always been a Democrat, but never sought or desiredoffice, preferring to give his attention to business affairs. He has never been a miss in the duties of citizenship, but has always stood for all that promotes public progress and improvement. The name of Spencer has been a prominent and honored one in this section, and the life record of Joseph has been such as to win him the veneration and respect of everyone who knew him. Mr. Spencer's father died 79 years ago, January 12, 1835 The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday, January13, at the home of his son, Edward, on Water Street, Rev John W. Starie officiating. Interment at Fairfield Cemetery. Democrat 11 Jan 1914
Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearling by the same sire and dam. They give promise of becoming world beaters"Ref: The Spencerport Star, 1894.
My father maintain that Joseph A. Spencer belonged to a secret organization called The 40 Thieves whose duty it was to find and return stolen horses to their owners. I have not been able to find this organization but there were others in the State of New York at this time. My Dad maintained also that if his grandfather ever saw a horse, he would remember it always. Dad said that his grandfather often went distances by train to bring back stolen horses. Rochester History, June 1942, p. 13 stated "The citizens of the quiet and orderly village of Rochester, in early days, somewhere from 1830 to 1827, were much disturbed by the increase of vice and crime. Burglars had found their way here, and some startling scenes had taken place, and some mysterious fires had been set. Horse thieves appeared also in the county, and the region of Sandy Creek, north of Ridge Road, was said to be their hiding place. The country people organized Horse Thief societies, who found a good deal of business on hand--and the villagers in quiet Rochester consulted together to devise measures for their common protection. At length they formed a Citizen's Night Patrol, who voluntarily watched at night.: Rochester Daily Advertiser, 12 Feb 1842, p.2, column 6: "NOTICE--Is hereby given that a special meeting ofthe Monroe Society No. 1, for the detection of Horse-thieves andother stolen property, will be held at the House of John B. Crosby, in Rush, on Thursday the 24th inst. at 2 o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance is particularly requested, as business of much importance will be transacted. Persons interested are requested to circulate this notice as much as possible. William C. Cornell, President J. H. Robinson, J.B. Crosby, Nathan Jeffries, Directors" In a newspaper, source unknown, probably 1894, "Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearlingby the same sire and dam. they give promise of becoming world beaters" 104-298. Joseph A. Spencer, d. 11 Jan 1914, Town of Ogden, village of Spencerport, NY.
Will dated 18 Dec 1913, pvd. 27 Feb 1914. Wits: E.E. Kidder & O. B. Wood of Spencerport. Left estate to 3 children: Foster W. Spencer Extrs. Edward C.Spencer Mary B. Spencer Goff Walker Brothers, Undertakers and Embalmers, Spencerport, New York Home Phone: 35 Bell Phone 116-R Branch Office: Churchville, N. Y. January 15 1914 The Estate of Joseph A. Spencer, Decd, by Foster W & Edward C. Spencer. Black Broadcloth Casket, Satin lined interior Ebony & Silver Handles and Plate engraved Outside Box delivered to Fairfield Cemetery Use of 7 doz. chairs at the funeral, Embalming, Use of the Hearse, Gloves for the Bearers, GraveLining, Door wreath---$85.00 Opening and filling Grave, by Wm Waters 5.00 Cluster of Roses ribbon letered (sic) Father and 2 palm leaves 5.40 2 Ouituary (sic) notices in Papers 1.00 Use of 4 Hacks and Wagonette for bearers and Minister 20.00 Use of 1 Surry 3.00 Total $119.40 Paid Jan. 24, 1914
In of the group that Joseph Arnold Spencer belonged to called the "Forty Theives", I believe that it was the Ogden Protective Society" In 1877, the Ogden Protective Society was formed to help keep horses and other livestock safe from thieves. The OPA was an organization of individuals whose purpose was to capture thieves in general, but horse thieves in particular. Members were charged a $2.00 initiation fee and were afforded the protection of the "riders" of the OPA who would assume the task of capturing the thieves who stole property from an OPA member. The sixteen "riders" were expected to take off in pursuit of thieves when property was stolen. All expenses were paid by the OPA, with dues being collected from members when necessary. The Brockport Republic reported this story on August 16, 1877: "On Tuesday night of last week a horse, buggy and harness were stolen from the stable of Mr. William Gillette, who resides a short distance south of the Village of Spencerport. The thief stole also a blanket and some oats from the barn of Mr. Wilcoxnearby. Eleven "riders" started off in search of the thief, who it is believed made his way toward Pennsylvania, a portion of which is considered a rendezvous for horse thieves." The OPA continued protecting the property of Ogden residents into the early years of the 20th century. "Ref: http://www.ogdenny.com/tour/2004/tour0420.htm
Certificate of Death, Dist. No. 2722, Registered No.1, Jos. A. Spencer, date of death 11 Jan 1914, Cause--chronic Prostate cystitis Physician: L E. Slayton, MD, Spencerport, NY Age: 85 years, 4 mos. 1 day. Undertaker: Walker Bros., Spencerport, NY--date of burial, 13 Jan 1914 Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport, NY "Joseph A. Spencer. . .was born September 12,1828, in a house back of Union Street and south of the canal. The house was later moved to the street and used by his son(Foster Wright) as a Hardware store. Joseph's father died when he was six years old, but his mother kept the family together and sent him to school. Later he attended the then famous Canandaigua Academy traveling from Rochester by Stage coach. At the age of seventeen he commenced farming, and at the age of twenty-two he purchased the Spencer Homestead, which had been owned by his Uncle Austin. He continued farming until 1905 when he sold his farm and retired. Joseph A. Spencer had always been a Democrat, but had never sought or desired a public office. He preferred to give his interest to business affairs and always stood for that which promoted public progress and improvement" By R. Milford Spencer in the book 150 Years in Ogden, 100 years in Spencerport. Earl Edgar White,, Eddy Printing Company, Albion, NY 1967 My father (R. Milford Spencer) always told the story that Joseph Arnold Spencer was walking with a resident of Spencerport, when he said, "If I ould get such and such for my property, I would sell it" The ther person reached over and shook his hand, and a deal was made there on the spot. R. Milford Spencer remembered his grandfather as a white haired elder man who would give him a dime.
Obituary: Joseph A. Spencer, the oldest native born resident of the town of Ogden, and a representative of one of the old and prominent families of this section, died at the home of his son Edward C., Sunday, January 11, aged 85 years. Mr. Spencer was the son of Daniel Spencer, a native of Connecticut,who in 1804 purchased 180 acres of land, which now include nearly the whole of the village. The canal was dug through his lands, and that portion lying there on was called Spencer' Basin when the post office was established. Later it was changed to Spencerport. Joseph A. Spencer was born September 12, 1828, in a house back from Union Street, said home now being a part of the store occupied by his eldest son, Foster W. At the age of six, his father died, but his mother, Polly Foster (Daniel's second wife), kept the family together and sent Joseph to school, later he attended the then famous Canandaigua academy, traveling fromRochester by stage coach. At the age of 17 he commenced farming: at 22 he purchased what is now known as the Spencer homestead from his uncle Austin Spencer, who came to this section from Connecticut in 1808. Joseph continued farming until 1905, when he sold his farm and returned (sic--retired). In 1852 was celebrated the marriage of Joseph to Isabel G. Wright, a native of this county who died in 1890, when about 60 years of age. Unto them was born four children, Foster W., who is engaged in the hardware business; Frederick C. who died in 1870; Mary B. wife of the late Berton Goff, and Edward E, all of this village. He had always been a Democrat, but never sought or desiredoffice, preferring to give his attention to business affairs. He has never been a miss in the duties of citizenship, but has always stood for all that promotes public progress and improvement. The name of Spencer has been a prominent and honored one in this section, and the life record of Joseph has been such as to win him the veneration and respect of everyone who knew him. Mr. Spencer's father died 79 years ago, January 12, 1835 The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday, January13, at the home of his son, Edward, on Water Street, Rev John W. Starie officiating. Interment at Fairfield Cemetery. Democrat 11 Jan 1914
Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearling by the same sire and dam. They give promise of becoming world beaters"Ref: The Spencerport Star, 1894.
My father maintain that Joseph A. Spencer belonged to a secret organization called The 40 Thieves whose duty it was to find and return stolen horses to their owners. I have not been able to find this organization but there were others in the State of New York at this time. My Dad maintained also that if his grandfather ever saw a horse, he would remember it always. Dad said that his grandfather often went distances by train to bring back stolen horses. Rochester History, June 1942, p. 13 stated "The citizens of the quiet and orderly village of Rochester, in early days, somewhere from 1830 to 1827, were much disturbed by the increase of vice and crime. Burglars had found their way here, and some startling scenes had taken place, and some mysterious fires had been set. Horse thieves appeared also in the county, and the region of Sandy Creek, north of Ridge Road, was said to be their hiding place. The country people organized Horse Thief societies, who found a good deal of business on hand--and the villagers in quiet Rochester consulted together to devise measures for their common protection. At length they formed a Citizen's Night Patrol, who voluntarily watched at night.: Rochester Daily Advertiser, 12 Feb 1842, p.2, column 6: "NOTICE--Is hereby given that a special meeting ofthe Monroe Society No. 1, for the detection of Horse-thieves andother stolen property, will be held at the House of John B. Crosby, in Rush, on Thursday the 24th inst. at 2 o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance is particularly requested, as business of much importance will be transacted. Persons interested are requested to circulate this notice as much as possible. William C. Cornell, President J. H. Robinson, J.B. Crosby, Nathan Jeffries, Directors" In a newspaper, source unknown, probably 1894, "Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearlingby the same sire and dam. they give promise of becoming world beaters" 104-298. Joseph A. Spencer, d. 11 Jan 1914, Town of Ogden, village of Spencerport, NY.
Will dated 18 Dec 1913, pvd. 27 Feb 1914. Wits: E.E. Kidder & O. B. Wood of Spencerport. Left estate to 3 children: Foster W. Spencer Extrs. Edward C.Spencer Mary B. Spencer Goff Walker Brothers, Undertakers and Embalmers, Spencerport, New York Home Phone: 35 Bell Phone 116-R Branch Office: Churchville, N. Y. January 15 1914 The Estate of Joseph A. Spencer, Decd, by Foster W & Edward C. Spencer. Black Broadcloth Casket, Satin lined interior Ebony & Silver Handles and Plate engraved Outside Box delivered to Fairfield Cemetery Use of 7 doz. chairs at the funeral, Embalming, Use of the Hearse, Gloves for the Bearers, GraveLining, Door wreath---$85.00 Opening and filling Grave, by Wm Waters 5.00 Cluster of Roses ribbon letered (sic) Father and 2 palm leaves 5.40 2 Ouituary (sic) notices in Papers 1.00 Use of 4 Hacks and Wagonette for bearers and Minister 20.00 Use of 1 Surry 3.00 Total $119.40 Paid Jan. 24, 1914
In of the group that Joseph Arnold Spencer belonged to called the "Forty Theives", I believe that it was the Ogden Protective Society" In 1877, the Ogden Protective Society was formed to help keep horses and other livestock safe from thieves. The OPA was an organization of individuals whose purpose was to capture thieves in general, but horse thieves in particular. Members were charged a $2.00 initiation fee and were afforded the protection of the "riders" of the OPA who would assume the task of capturing the thieves who stole property from an OPA member. The sixteen "riders" were expected to take off in pursuit of thieves when property was stolen. All expenses were paid by the OPA, with dues being collected from members when necessary. The Brockport Republic reported this story on August 16, 1877: "On Tuesday night of last week a horse, buggy and harness were stolen from the stable of Mr. William Gillette, who resides a short distance south of the Village of Spencerport. The thief stole also a blanket and some oats from the barn of Mr. Wilcoxnearby. Eleven "riders" started off in search of the thief, who it is believed made his way toward Pennsylvania, a portion of which is considered a rendezvous for horse thieves." The OPA continued protecting the property of Ogden residents into the early years of the 20th century. "Ref: http://www.ogdenny.com/tour/2004/tour0420.htm
Obituary: Joseph A. Spencer, the oldest native born resident of the town of Ogden, and a representative of one of the old and prominent families of this section, died at the home of his son Edward C., Sunday, January 11, aged 85 years. Mr. Spencer was the son of Daniel Spencer, a native of Connecticut,who in 1804 purchased 180 acres of land, which now include nearly the whole of the village. The canal was dug through his lands, and that portion lying there on was called Spencer' Basin when the post office was established. Later it was changed to Spencerport. Joseph A. Spencer was born September 12, 1828, in a house back from Union Street, said home now being a part of the store occupied by his eldest son, Foster W. At the age of six, his father died, but his mother, Polly Foster (Daniel's second wife), kept the family together and sent Joseph to school, later he attended the then famous Canandaigua academy, traveling fromRochester by stage coach. At the age of 17 he commenced farming: at 22 he purchased what is now known as the Spencer homestead from his uncle Austin Spencer, who came to this section from Connecticut in 1808. Joseph continued farming until 1905, when he sold his farm and returned (sic--retired). In 1852 was celebrated the marriage of Joseph to Isabel G. Wright, a native of this county who died in 1890, when about 60 years of age. Unto them was born four children, Foster W., who is engaged in the hardware business; Frederick C. who died in 1870; Mary B. wife of the late Berton Goff, and Edward E, all of this village. He had always been a Democrat, but never sought or desiredoffice, preferring to give his attention to business affairs. He has never been a miss in the duties of citizenship, but has always stood for all that promotes public progress and improvement. The name of Spencer has been a prominent and honored one in this section, and the life record of Joseph has been such as to win him the veneration and respect of everyone who knew him. Mr. Spencer's father died 79 years ago, January 12, 1835 The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock, Tuesday, January13, at the home of his son, Edward, on Water Street, Rev John W. Starie officiating. Interment at Fairfield Cemetery. Democrat 11 Jan 1914
Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearling by the same sire and dam. They give promise of becoming world beaters"Ref: The Spencerport Star, 1894.
My father maintain that Joseph A. Spencer belonged to a secret organization called The 40 Thieves whose duty it was to find and return stolen horses to their owners. I have not been able to find this organization but there were others in the State of New York at this time. My Dad maintained also that if his grandfather ever saw a horse, he would remember it always. Dad said that his grandfather often went distances by train to bring back stolen horses. Rochester History, June 1942, p. 13 stated "The citizens of the quiet and orderly village of Rochester, in early days, somewhere from 1830 to 1827, were much disturbed by the increase of vice and crime. Burglars had found their way here, and some startling scenes had taken place, and some mysterious fires had been set. Horse thieves appeared also in the county, and the region of Sandy Creek, north of Ridge Road, was said to be their hiding place. The country people organized Horse Thief societies, who found a good deal of business on hand--and the villagers in quiet Rochester consulted together to devise measures for their common protection. At length they formed a Citizen's Night Patrol, who voluntarily watched at night.: Rochester Daily Advertiser, 12 Feb 1842, p.2, column 6: "NOTICE--Is hereby given that a special meeting ofthe Monroe Society No. 1, for the detection of Horse-thieves andother stolen property, will be held at the House of John B. Crosby, in Rush, on Thursday the 24th inst. at 2 o'clock P. M. A punctual attendance is particularly requested, as business of much importance will be transacted. Persons interested are requested to circulate this notice as much as possible. William C. Cornell, President J. H. Robinson, J.B. Crosby, Nathan Jeffries, Directors" In a newspaper, source unknown, probably 1894, "Mr. Joseph Spencer has a beautiful six day old brown filly, sired by William Wallace, also a yearlingby the same sire and dam. they give promise of becoming world beaters" 104-298. Joseph A. Spencer, d. 11 Jan 1914, Town of Ogden, village of Spencerport, NY.
Will dated 18 Dec 1913, pvd. 27 Feb 1914. Wits: E.E. Kidder & O. B. Wood of Spencerport. Left estate to 3 children: Foster W. Spencer Extrs. Edward C.Spencer Mary B. Spencer Goff Walker Brothers, Undertakers and Embalmers, Spencerport, New York Home Phone: 35 Bell Phone 116-R Branch Office: Churchville, N. Y. January 15 1914 The Estate of Joseph A. Spencer, Decd, by Foster W & Edward C. Spencer. Black Broadcloth Casket, Satin lined interior Ebony & Silver Handles and Plate engraved Outside Box delivered to Fairfield Cemetery Use of 7 doz. chairs at the funeral, Embalming, Use of the Hearse, Gloves for the Bearers, GraveLining, Door wreath---$85.00 Opening and filling Grave, by Wm Waters 5.00 Cluster of Roses ribbon letered (sic) Father and 2 palm leaves 5.40 2 Ouituary (sic) notices in Papers 1.00 Use of 4 Hacks and Wagonette for bearers and Minister 20.00 Use of 1 Surry 3.00 Total $119.40 Paid Jan. 24, 1914
In of the group that Joseph Arnold Spencer belonged to called the "Forty Theives", I believe that it was the Ogden Protective Society" In 1877, the Ogden Protective Society was formed to help keep horses and other livestock safe from thieves. The OPA was an organization of individuals whose purpose was to capture thieves in general, but horse thieves in particular. Members were charged a $2.00 initiation fee and were afforded the protection of the "riders" of the OPA who would assume the task of capturing the thieves who stole property from an OPA member. The sixteen "riders" were expected to take off in pursuit of thieves when property was stolen. All expenses were paid by the OPA, with dues being collected from members when necessary. The Brockport Republic reported this story on August 16, 1877: "On Tuesday night of last week a horse, buggy and harness were stolen from the stable of Mr. William Gillette, who resides a short distance south of the Village of Spencerport. The thief stole also a blanket and some oats from the barn of Mr. Wilcoxnearby. Eleven "riders" started off in search of the thief, who it is believed made his way toward Pennsylvania, a portion of which is considered a rendezvous for horse thieves." The OPA continued protecting the property of Ogden residents into the early years of the 20th century. "Ref: http://www.ogdenny.com/tour/2004/tour0420.htm
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