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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Spencer (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Spencer. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Spencer is located in Tioga County.

To see how the shape of New York's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Tioga County: Broome, Chemung, Cortland, Tompkins, Bradford (PA) & Susquehanna (PA).

Below are the counties that are near Spencer. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Spencer:

  • Tioga County     (The home county of Spencer)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • North Spencer
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Spencer
      • North Spencer is located in Tioga County
    • West Candor
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Candor
      • West Candor is located in Tioga County
    • Candor
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Lockwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Hamar Estates
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamar Estates
      • Hamar Estates is located in Tioga County
    • Weltonville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Weltonville
      • Weltonville is located in Tioga County
    • Barton
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
    • West Newark
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Newark
      • West Newark is located in Tioga County
    • Smithboro
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Hoopers Valley
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoopers Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoopers Valley
      • Hoopers Valley is located in Tioga County
    • Lounsberry
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lounsberry
      • Lounsberry is located in Tioga County
    • Nichols
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nichols have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nichols
      • Nichols is located in Tioga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 467 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nichols <1>
    • Owego
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owego have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owego
      • Owego is located in Tioga County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,823 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owego <1>
  • Broome County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Maine
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maine
      • Maine is located in Broome County
    • Endicott
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Vestal
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
    • Manningville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Manningville
      • Manningville is located in Broome County
    • Endwell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Glen Aubrey
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
    • Lisle
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • New Ireland
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Ireland
      • New Ireland is located in Broome County
    • West Chenango
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Chenango have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Chenango
      • West Chenango is located in Broome County
    • Willow Point
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Point
      • Willow Point is located in Broome County
    • Killawog
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Johnson City
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
    • Whitney Point
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Cayuga County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Atwaters
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwaters
      • Atwaters is located in Cayuga County
    • Summer Hill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summer Hill
      • Summer Hill is located in Cayuga County
      • Summer Hill has also been known as:
      • Plato
  • Chemung County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Van Etten
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Etten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Etten
      • Van Etten is located in Chemung County
      • Estimated population in 2019: 494 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van Etten <1>
    • Owens Mills
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owens Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owens Mills
      • Owens Mills is located in Chemung County
    • Sullivanville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sullivanville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sullivanville
      • Sullivanville is located in Chemung County
    • Chemung
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chemung have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chemung
      • Chemung is located in Chemung County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chemung <1>
    • Horseheads
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Elmira
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Elmira Heights
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmira Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmira Heights
      • Elmira Heights is located in Chemung County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,747 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elmira Heights <1>
    • Millport
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millport
      • Millport is located in Chemung County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 285 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Millport <1>
    • Pine Valley
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Pioneer Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer Village
      • Pioneer Village is located in Chemung County
    • Wellsburg
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellsburg
      • Wellsburg is located in Chemung County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 528 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellsburg <1>
    • Southport
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Southport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Southport
      • Southport is located in Chemung County
    • West Elmira
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Elmira have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Elmira
      • West Elmira is located in Chemung County
  • Cortland County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Harford Mills
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harford Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harford Mills
      • Harford Mills is located in Cortland County
    • Harford
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Lapeer
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapeer
      • Lapeer is located in Cortland County
    • Marathon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marathon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marathon
      • Marathon is located in Cortland County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 853 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marathon <1>
    • Messengerville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Messengerville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Messengerville
      • Messengerville is located in Cortland County
    • Munsons Corners
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Munsons Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Munsons Corners
      • Munsons Corners is located in Cortland County
  • Schuyler County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Alpine
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Cayutaville
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayutaville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayutaville
      • Cayutaville is located in Schuyler County
    • Odessa
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Odessa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Odessa
      • Odessa is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 546 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Odessa <1>
    • Mecklenburg
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Montour Falls
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montour Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montour Falls
      • Montour Falls is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,592 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montour Falls <1>
    • Perry City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perry City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perry City
      • Perry City is located in Schuyler County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Perry City <1>
    • Moreland
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moreland
      • Moreland is located in Schuyler County
    • Burdett
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burdett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdett
      • Burdett is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 311 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burdett <1>
    • Watkins Glen
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkins Glen
      • Watkins Glen is located in Schuyler County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,851 people
      • Former names for Watkins Glen:
      • Jefferson
      • Salubria
      • Watkins
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Watkins Glen <1>
    • Beaver Dams
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
    • Logan
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Logan
      • Logan is located in Schuyler County
    • Searsburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Searsburg
      • Searsburg is located in Schuyler County
    • Townsend
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Townsend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Townsend
      • Townsend is located in Schuyler County
  • Seneca County
    • Interlaken
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Steuben County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Hornby
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornby
      • Hornby is located in Steuben County
    • South Corning
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Corning have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Corning
      • South Corning is located in Steuben County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,080 people
    • Caton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caton
      • Caton is located in Steuben County
    • Corning
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
    • Painted Post
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
    • Riverside
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riverside have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riverside
      • Riverside is located in Steuben County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 467 people
  • Tompkins County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Besemer
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Besemer
      • Besemer is located in Tompkins County
    • South Hill
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Hill
      • South Hill is located in Tompkins County
    • Slaterville Springs
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • East Ithaca
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Ithaca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Ithaca
      • East Ithaca is located in Tompkins County
    • Ithaca
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ithaca
      • Ithaca is located in Tompkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 30,981 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ithaca <1>
    • Forest Home
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Home
      • Forest Home is located in Tompkins County
    • Varna
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Varna
      • Varna is located in Tompkins County
    • Cayuga Heights
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cayuga Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cayuga Heights
      • Cayuga Heights is located in Tompkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,526 people
    • Lansing
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lansing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lansing
      • Lansing is located in Tompkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,866 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lansing <1>
    • Freeville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeville
      • Freeville is located in Tompkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 478 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeville <1>
    • Jacksonville
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jacksonville
      • Jacksonville is located in Tompkins County
    • Willow Creek
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Creek
      • Willow Creek is located in Tompkins County
    • Dryden
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dryden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dryden
      • Dryden is located in Tompkins County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,996 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dryden <1>
  • Yates County
    • Glenora
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenora
      • Glenora is located in Yates County
  • Bradford County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • South Waverly
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Waverly have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Waverly
      • South Waverly is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,006 people
    • Sayre
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sayre
      • Sayre is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,338 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sayre <1>
    • Athens
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Athens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Athens
      • Athens is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,180 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Athens <1>
    • Vawter
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vawter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vawter
      • Vawter is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • North Orwell
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Orwell
      • North Orwell is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • West Warren
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Warren have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Warren
      • West Warren is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Middletown
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middletown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middletown
      • Middletown is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Gillett
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillett
      • Gillett is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Rome
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rome have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rome
      • Rome is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 400 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rome <1>
    • Ulster
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ulster have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ulster
      • Ulster is located in Bradford County (PA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ulster <1>
    • Warren Center
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warren Center
      • Warren Center is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Big Pond
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Pond
      • Big Pond is located in Bradford County (PA)
    • Berrytown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berrytown
      • Berrytown is located in Bradford County (PA)
  • Susquehanna County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.
    • Little Meadows
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Choconut
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Choconut have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Choconut
      • Choconut is located in Susquehanna County (PA)
    • Friendsville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Friendsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friendsville
      • Friendsville is located in Susquehanna County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 102 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Friendsville <1>
  • Tioga County (PA)
    • Millerton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millerton
      • Millerton is located in Tioga County (PA)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Spencer, see our County-by-County Page for Spencer.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Spencer ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 88 newspapers that have been published in the area around Spencer.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Spencer. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Spencer and those printed in the larger area surrounding Spencer.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 18 miles [29 km]<3> of Spencer.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Spencer:

Cemeteries Near Spencer ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Spencer.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Spencer covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.

  • Old Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Old Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Old Cemetery
  • Evergreen Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Evergreen Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Evergreen Cemetery
  • Baptist Corners Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Baptist Corners Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Baptist Corners Cemetery
  • Ferris Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ferris Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ferris Cemetery
  • North Spencer Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the North Spencer Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the North Spencer Cemetery
  • Mt. Hope Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Hope Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Canfield Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canfield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canfield Cemetery
  • Westbrook Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Westbrook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Westbrook Cemetery
  • Schumacher Road Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Schumacher Road Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Schumacher Road Cemetery
  • West Candor Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the West Candor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the West Candor Cemetery
  • Jenkins Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jenkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jenkins Cemetery
  • Halsey Valley Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Halsey Valley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Halsey Valley Cemetery
  • Continue List   (410 more) ...
    • Fisher Settlement Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fisher Settlement Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fisher Settlement Cemetery
    • Larue Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Larue Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Larue Cemetery
    • Elston Hill Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elston Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elston Hill Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<4>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Spencer had a population of 810 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Spencer had a population of 702 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Spencer, with the one closest to Spencer listed first.

  • North Spencer
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Spencer
    • North Spencer is located in Tioga County
  • Van Etten
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Etten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Etten
    • Van Etten is located in Chemung County
    • Estimated population in 2019: 494 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van Etten <1>
  • West Candor
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Candor
    • West Candor is located in Tioga County
  • Halsey Valley
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halsey Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halsey Valley
    • Halsey Valley is located in Tioga County
  • Swartwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swartwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swartwood
    • Swartwood is located in Chemung County
  • North Barton
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Barton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Barton
    • North Barton is located in Tioga County
  • West Danby
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Danby have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Danby
    • West Danby is located in Tompkins County
  • Reniff
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reniff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reniff
    • Reniff is located in Tioga County
  • Straits Corners
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Straits Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Straits Corners
    • Straits Corners is located in Tioga County
  • Candor
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
  • Willseyville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willseyville
    • Willseyville is located in Tioga County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willseyville <1>
  • Hicks
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
    • Hicks is located in Chemung County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Lockwood
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Erin
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erin
      • Erin is located in Chemung County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erin <1>
    • Stratton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stratton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stratton
      • Stratton is located in Tompkins County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Spencer. See our List of 1890's Communities around Spencer.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Spencer. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Tioga County: www.tiogacountyny.com/

The official website for State of New York: https://www.ny.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Spencer) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Spencer. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.2146, Longitude: -76.4964       In this case, the coordinates for Spencer have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<4>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Spencer, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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