Background
He was the son of Eliphalet Spencer (1760–1832) and Triphena (Austin) Spencer (1756–1825).
He was the son of Eliphalet Spencer (1760–1832) and Triphena (Austin) Spencer (1756–1825).
In 1808, he removed to Lenox, Madison County, New York, studied law there in the office of his brother General
He removed at a young age to Greenfield, Greene County, New York, and became a clothier, carpenter and joiner. Spencer was United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York from 1841 to 1845. In October 1841, he appeared for the defence in the trial of Alexander McLeod on a charge of murder in connection with the Caroline Affair, and secured McLeod"s acquittal.
He was Mayor of Utica in 1848.
He was buried at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th Doctorate) in 1846 and 1847.
