"The Spencer Cemetery is on private land which is no longer owned by
members of the Spencer family.  The present owner allows me to go into 
the cemetery from time to time in order to do the necessary maintenance 
and to show it to other descendants.  
If people start trespassing on his land in order to access the cemetery 
I may not be allowed to maintain the cemetery.  If you wish information 
concerning the cemetery I hope you will contact me.  
If you wish to visit the cemetery, we could probably arrange a time that 
would coincide with a maintenance visit.  
I have been helping with the maintenance for about 25 years.  I try to 
mow it once or twice a year and keep the brush, trees and fence under 
control.  It would crush my efforts if someone damaged any of the stones.  
Please do not even think about bringing a scraper or wire brush.  
In 15 seconds a person can do more damage than nature could do in 75 years.  
I would like my grandchildren to see the cemetery as I have known it.
        George W. Spencer
        R.R. 1  Box 98
        Waveland, In. 47989
        (765)435-2408
       

It is the responsibility and privilege of all of us descendants to
protect and preserve this fragile remnant of the past.  Thank you for
helping me in this effort."

SPENCER FAMILY CEMETERY


Thanks to George Spencer of Waveland for cleaning this cemetery and 
transcribing it -- used with permission from George 


1.A. Willie W. Spencer son of G.W. & M.C. Spencer Died Oct 10, 1879
Aged 10y 25ds.
On the south side of the base is the following:
Yet when we have to meet thee
When the day of life is fled
When in heaven with joy to greet thee
Where no farwell tear is shed

On the west side of the base is the following:
Dearest Willie tho hast left us
Hence our loss we deeply feel
But tis God who hath bereft us
He can all sorrow heal

1.B. Blank foot stone

2(i).A. John Spencer June 30, 1793  April 9, 1867
His first stone says died April 9, 1867  aged 74 yr. 9 m. 21 d.
2(i).B. The foot stone has the initials: C.A.C.
2(ii)A. Nancy Spencer Nov. 28, 1801  Feb. 11, 1901
no footstone

3.A. Thomas H. Spencer son of John Spencer died Mar. 28,1857
Aged 21y. 5m. 16d.
3.B. T. H. S.

4 The original stone of John Spencer died April 9, 1867  74y 9m 21d

5.A. Elnor Spencer wife of P. Spencer Jan. 28, 1803  Sept. 6, 1885
5.B. The blank stone is flat on the ground and probably her foot stone.

6.A. Phienan Spencer died Oct 2, 1857  aged 56 yrs. 8m. 2d.
6.B. P. S.

7.A. Cintha Ann wife of N. Chrutchfield died Feb. 20, 1858  33y 5m 17d
This stone was leaning against others so this may not be the location
of her grave, but it may go with the next foot stone.

On her stone is the following:

What is this that steals upon my frame
Is it death Is it death
That soon will quench this vital flame
Is it death Is it death
If this be death I soon shall be
from every pain and sorrow free
I shall the king of glory see
All is well All is well

7.B. foot stone with initials I. B. ???

8 Lucinda E. daughter of John and Harriet Warrick died Oct 16, 1865
aged 13 yrs. 2 ms. 8 ds.

9. Mary A. wife of J. Spencer died March 23, 1845  aged 78 yrs.

10. James Spencer died June 20, 1837  aged 73 yrs. 11 ms. & 28 d's

11. Rachel wife of James died March 25, 1850  aged 31 yrs. 1 m. 20 d.

12. Nancy J. daughter of J.& R. Spencer died Mar. 21, 1854 
aged 6y. 9m. 22d.

13. S.S.D. Originally this was probably a footstone for Stephen, but
its location suggests it might mark another grave.

14. Stephen Stclair son of James&Lucy Davis died Sept.10,1852 
aged 1y.11m.1d.

15. Hiram son of James & Lucy Davis died Sept 4, 1841 
aged 3yrs. 11m. 15d.

16.A. Alfred son of P. & F. Spencer March 6, 1849 
aged 21 yrs. 11 m. 6 d.
16.B. A. S.

17. N This is not a smooth square cut stone, nor is it a common
field stone. It has a well cut leter "N" in the upper left
corner, but any other letters would be pure speculation by me.

The present fence is in the same location as the previous fence, 
but there is no reason to believe that this is the same location of 
the original fence, even if there was one. I have a feeling that at 
one time there may have been a metal picket fence. 
Whatever the case, inside the present fence there are also located at
least 15 field stones that probably mark the graves of former slaves.
There are also a number of field stone markers outside the fence to 
the west.

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