Death of Allan H. Spencer on 1/5/1891 (born 3/24/1828); burial in West Lawn.
Death of A. H. Spencer.
The community was shocked on Monday at the news of the death of A. H. Spencer after a brief illness of nine days, from erysipelas. It was so short a time since he was around on our streets in the full enjoyment of his health, that but few had learned of his illness until the announcement of his demise. Mr. Spencer came to Alcona county about thirteen years ago, and settled on the section where he has since resided. Hard laborious work enabled him to carve a thrifty farm out of the wilderness. He took a special interest in the cultivation of fruits and his plum orchard was both famous and profitable. Mr. Spencer was public spirited and always took an active interest in matters that promised beneficial results to the community. He was an active member of the Agricultural Society, being at one time its President. He held the office of Highway Commissioner of Harrisville township and prior to locating in Alcona county was marshal of Au Sable village. He possessed a rugged character, was strictly moral and temperate in all things. By his death the community loses an honorable and upright citizen who has done his fair share of work in establishing the fact that agricultural pursuits can be successfully prosecuted in Alcona county.