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!BIOGRAPHY: "John Spencer, founder of the family, was first of Newport, and later of East Greenwich. He is of record as early as the year 1661, and in 1668 became a freeman. In 1677 he was one of the first purchasers of the lands comprising East Greenwich, and in the same year held the office of town clerk, filling it until 1683. In 1678 he was chosen conservator of the peace, and in 1680 was elected deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly. He was a prominent figure in the life of the town until his death. His sons were all active in public affairs, all at one time or another representing the community in the colonial assembly. John Spencer married Susanna ----- , and they were the parents of nine children. Two sons, William and Robert, removed to North Kingston; the others remained in East Greenwich." --B. Hurd
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