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• Suffix	, 8 & 10
  Birth	1644	Virginia 'Cittie', near Jamestown Virginia   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Died	16 Sep 1694	New London, New London County, Connecticut   [1]
  Buried	18 Sep 1694	New London, New London County, Connecticut   [1]
  Person ID	I57533	Brainard (Brainerd) / Foster / Fish
  Last Modified	17 Apr 2005 00:00:00
  Father	Edward SPICER, , 9 & 11, b. 1623, Jamestown, Virginia probably on the Denbigh Plantation, Warwick County, Virginia
  Mother	Mary (UNKNOWN), , 9 & 11, b. Abt 1622, England
  Family ID	F24982	Group Sheet
  Family	Mary M. BUSECOT, , 8 & 10, b. 1648, Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island
  Married	15 Dec 1670	Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island   [1]
  Children	> 1. Peter SPICER, II, b. 1673, New London, New London County, Connecticut > 2. Edward SPICER, , 9, b. 1674, New London County, Connecticut > 3. William SPICER, I, b. 1675, New London, New London County, Connecticut > 4. Ruth SPICER, b. 1677, New London County, New London Connecticut > 5. Samuel SPICER, I, b. 1679, New London County, Connecticut > 6. Jabez SPICER, , 7, b. 1681, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut [near the village of Poquetanuck]   7. Abigail SPICER, b. 1683, New London County, Connecticut   8. Hannah SPICER, b. 1685, New London County, Connecticut   9. Jane SPICER, b. 1687, New London County, Connecticut   10. Mary SPICER, b. 1689, New London County, Connecticut   11. Sarah SPICER, b. 1691, New London County, Connecticut
  Family ID	F24981	Group Sheet

• Notes

  "Where Peter Spicer came from to New London has not been ascertained but tradition tells us that he came from Virginia to New England and was of English parentage. It is also so recorded in the family Bible of Abel Spicer." It has been established that Peter's father was Edward Spicer b. 1623 "Feb 23, 1692, the town granted him twenty acres, which was laid out to him March 23, 1692-3, on the east side of the river near his own land. "beginning at a black or gray oak tree marked on four sides near or adjoining to the northwest corner of George Geares hundred acres; from thence running northwest nearest . . . foure rods to a white oak tree marked on four sides; from thence west southerly to a swamp and with the swamp, and so along with the s'd same swamp towards the swamp to George Geares north west corner tree of his hundred acres and from thence towards the northeast nearest joyning to the northwest side of George Geares hundred acres to the above mentioned black or gray oak tree." This land, added to by four generations, remained in the family intact until 1788, when Cyrus Spicer sold his portion of it, on which was built the first house, (to our 8th great grand-uncle) Ensign Isaac Avery. It is now owned by Albert J Clark of Norwich, Ct. The site of the old ancestral home is marked by a slight elevation partly overgrown with bushes and the well now filled with stones is close by..." "In 1667 the Noank Indians, a remnant of the once warlike Pequot tribe, were ordered to settle on their reservation, called Mashantuckset, a mile or so west of our pioneer ancestor's farm. He evidently lived on amicable terms with them, for there are no complaints entered on the records of the town by either party. Indeed we have reason to be proud of our ancestor, inasmuch as his farm was not enlarged by land forcibly taken from, or obtained by small valueless gifts to the Indians." A Supplement of The Descendants of Peter Spicer Susan Meech 1923 ================================================================================================= From The Spicer Genealogy; pg 22 "The marriage of Peter Spicer and Mary, daughter of Peter and Mary (May) Busecot, is recorded in Warwick RI as follows...'Peter Spicer of Mohegan or now Norridge in Collony of Conticott and Mary Busecot of the town of Warwick in ye Collony of RI were married Dec. 15, 1670' Eleven children were born to them. Edward, m. Katherine Stone...Peter, m. unknown...William, m. Hannah Roath...Ruth, m. Samuel Newton...Samuel, d. 1748; m. Susannah Olmsby...Jabez, m. Margaret, Peter... Abigail...Hannah...Jane...Mary...Sarah..." IMMIGRATION: In New London, CT in 1666 probably from Va. MILITARY: 140 acres were granted his estate in 1700 for volunteer military service against the Indians. Note: Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island lists a child Joseph. Inventory and distribution of Peter Spicer's estate is recorded in an old book "now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, CT" ... At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694 Probate Records of New London, CT: Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer, widow and relict of Peter Spicer, administratrix, appeared and made an addition to the inventory of a lot of land. This entry mentions Eldest son, and the other nine children and representatives of one that is deceased. Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer put the estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his sisters and brothers as they come of age. From the Register Land Office, Richmond, Virginia, was obtained the following account of the coming of Peter Spicer to Virginia. Sources: Abbrev: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer. Title: History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer Author: Meech and Meech, 1911. Note: REPOSITORY: My library. Abbrev: Gen Dictionary of R I Title: The Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island; Comprising 3 Generations of Settlers Who Came Before 1690. Author: Austin, John Osborne, 1887 Page: Pg 5. In an old book now kept in the county clerk's office at Norwich, Ct, is recorded the distribution of Peter Spicer's estate as follows: "At a Court of Probate held Sept. 18, 1694. The inventory of the estate of Peter Spicer deceased was exhibited in Court was proved accepted and ordered to be recorded and this Court grants power of administration to the widow and makes distribution as followeth for the widow thirty six pounds with her thirds of the moveables. To the eldest son Edward double portion 15 pounds 10 shilling and to the rest of the children being ten in number 7 pounds 15 shilling apiece and if any of the children die before they come of age to receive their portion then their part to be equally divided amonst the survivors;" Capt. Brewster & Thomas Rose were appointed overseers. The Probate Records of New London, Ct, furnish additional data. "Aug 10, 1714. Mary Spicer widow and relict of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased and administratrix of his Estate appeared at this Court and made an addition to the inventory of the said Estate of a lott of land in the plantation given the Volunteers and the other inventoried Estate having been already distributed this Court distributes the said lott as followeth viz: one third part thereof to the widow during her natural life, to the Eldest son a double portion thereof and to the other nine children & ye representatives of one that is deceased equal portions. "Sept 13, 1715. Mary Spicer widow of Peter Spicer late of New London deceased having put the Estate into the hands of her eldest son Edward to pay his brothers and sisters as they come of age said Edward has this day presented in Court Receipts under the hands of his s'd brothers and sisters for their portion to full satisfaction the Court does thereupon order a quietus off to the s'd administrator." Note; Interesting facts; The Spicer's and the Geers are blended in several directions; George Geer’s granddaughter Margaret Parke married Jabez Spicer [who was Peter Spicer’s son] and George’s grandson Daniel Geer, II married George’s great granddaughter Abigail Spicer who was also Peter's great granddaughter through his son Edward. [1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn [2] Daniel Geer, I + ? [3] Daniel Geer, II + Abigail Spicer [Peter’s great granddaughter] [3] Mary Geer + John Spicer [Peter’s grandson through Edward] [4] Abigail Spicer + Daniel Geer [1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn [2] Robert Geer + Martha Tyler [1] George Geer + Sarah Allyn [2] Sarah Geer + Nathaniel Parke [3] Margaret Parke + Jabez Spicer [Peter’s son] Peter Spicer volunteered in the Narranganset War (also known as King Philip's War & Metacom's Rebellion) KING PHILIP’S WAR : THE EFFECTS King Philip’s War was one of the bloodiest and most costly in the history of America. One in ten soldiers on both sides was injured or killed. It took many years for Plymouth and the other colonies to recover from damage to property The outcome of King Philip’s War was devastating to the traditional way of life for Native People in New England. Hundreds of Natives who fought with Philip were sold into slavery abroad. Others, especially women and children, were forced to become servants locally. As the traditional base of existence changed due to the Colonists’ victory, the Wampanoag and other local Native communities had to adapt certain aspects of their culture in order to survive. ================================================================================================ In 1836, the town of Groton was divided, and the larger portion, including all the North Parish, was called the town of Ledyard. This tract of land is mostly fertile, and quite picturesque; it contains many hills and valleys, and has several small water-courses. Part of the peaceful village of Poquetanuck now lies on its northern border, the remainder being within the limits of Preston. About two miles south of this village is located the first tract of land granted to Peter Spicer, whose son Jabez married Margaret Parke, granddaughter of George Geer and who's great-granddaughter, Abigail Spicer, married Daniel Geer, Jr., also a descendant of George.

• Sources

  [S65] Spicer Family File.FTW. Date of Import: Jul 30, 2001