Spencer Family Plot

Here we are at last !! The historic cemetery in Pittsburgh with our FAMILY PLOT. One of the oldest cemeteries in Pitts.Great-great grandparents the Spencers bought this plot with all my Greats, (14) buried here.

The obelisk  and plot was bought by Joseph & Maria Spencer around 1892. Beautiful site. They were buried with the rich. How great to be there where so many of my ancestors are remembered.

Left—Great-grandma Annie Eliza Spencer Barker

Upper right—Great-great grandma Spencer

Right—Great-great grandpa Spencer

Marilyn from the cemetery staff came to the plot with us. She had helped me find this 3 years ago. She helped us do a rubbing on this side of the obelisk, it was worn. Right—Marlene, Marilyn & cousin Ann., another great-great granddaughter.

Next we found the Phoenix Brewery that Joseph Spencer owned until 1874, biggest producer of ale in Pittsburgh. It is at 24th & Smallman St. by the river. Lastly was the Otto Milk Co. and the building is now for sale. The statue of a Phoenix is still on the building under the “O” in the sign. It is a well built brick building.

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