William H. Spicer was born in Sussex County, Delaware, on February 28, 1823, his parents being James and Nancy Spicer, both of whom are deceased. Mr. Spicer came to this county in 1850. He held the office of councilman in the city of Ironton for seven years, from 1861 to 1868. He was married in this county on September 19, 1852, to Arvilla Golden, who was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on June 29, 1830.
Their children are:
- Charles H., born June 18, 1853, died June 23, 1854;
- Sarah J., February 26, 1855, died April 23, 1856;
- Ila E., February 19, 1857;
- Ella F., July 12, 1859;
- William B., May 13, 1864;
- George E., January 27, 1867.
The death of Mr. Spicer took place on August 21, 1867. The parents of Mrs. Spicer, Marshal, and Pennina (Dillie) Golden settled in this county in 1820. Her father died in 1864. Two of Mrs. Spicer’s brothers were in the late war.
- Charles M. Golden enlisted on December 3, 1861, in Company L., First Ohio Light Artillery, and served to the close of the war. During his service, he was in many hard-fought battles, and he was wounded at the Battle of Chancellorsville, on May 3, 1863.
- Martin F. Golden enlisted in 1861 and served to the close of the war.
- Thomas Golden was the justice of the peace of Ironton for a number of years.
- William C. resides in Illinois and is a brickmaker by trade, also owns and manages a farm.
Mr. Spicer was a boatsman and wagonmaker. Mrs. Spicer’s post office address is Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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