Joseph Spencer

American lawyer, soldier, and politician (1714-1789)
Person human Q6287121
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Joseph Spencer

Summary

Joseph Spencer is a human[1]. Born in East Haddam[2], he… he was born on October 3, 1714[3]. He died in East Haddam[4]. He died on January 13, 1789[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Spencer was born in East Haddam[2].
  • Joseph Spencer died in East Haddam[4].
  • Joseph Spencer was born on October 3, 1714[3].
  • Joseph Spencer died on January 13, 1789[5].
  • Joseph Spencer is buried at Millington Cemetery[10].
  • Burial took place at Nathan Hale Park Cemetery[11].
  • Joseph Spencer's father was Isaac Spencer[12].
  • Joseph Spencer's mother was Mary Spencer[13].
  • A child of Joseph Spencer was Joseph Spencer Jr.[14].
  • A child of Joseph Spencer was Martha Cone[15].
  • Joseph Spencer held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Joseph Spencer's professions included military officer[6].
  • Joseph Spencer's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Joseph Spencer's professions included judge[8].
  • Joseph Spencer is recorded as male[17].
  • Joseph Spencer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Joseph Spencer's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[19].
  • Joseph Spencer's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Spencer[20].
  • Joseph Spencer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[21].
  • Joseph Spencer was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[22].
  • Joseph Spencer's family name is recorded as Spencer[23].
  • Joseph Spencer's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Joseph Spencer's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[25].
  • Joseph Spencer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Joseph Spencer'}[26].
  • Joseph Spencer's different from is recorded as Joseph Spencer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Joseph Spencer's place of birth was East Haddam[2]. He was born on October 3, 1714[3]. His father was Isaac Spencer[12]. His mother was Mary Spencer[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Personal Life

Children include Joseph Spencer Jr.[14], 1750–1824[28] and Martha Cone[15].

Death and Burial

Joseph Spencer died on January 13, 1789[5]. He passed away in East Haddam[4]. Recorded place of burial include Millington Cemetery[10] and Nathan Hale Park Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Joseph Spencer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Spencer born?

Joseph Spencer was born in East Haddam[2].

Where did Joseph Spencer die?

Joseph Spencer passed away in East Haddam[4].

Who were Joseph Spencer's parents?

Joseph Spencer's father was Isaac Spencer[12]. Joseph Spencer's mother was Mary Spencer[13].

What did Joseph Spencer do for work?

Joseph Spencer worked as military officer[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Joseph
    Place of burial Millington Cemetery, Nathan Hale Park Cemetery
    Participated in conflict American Revolutionary War
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