My wife is related to the Spencer family through several of Joseph Charles’ children. It has been some time since we worked on the Spencer line, however back when we were more active in genealogy, we concluded that Delilah Spencer, Moses’ daughter, married Elijah Spencer. While a number of researchers have concluded otherwise, there seems sufficient evidence that Delilah is a Spencer rather than a Sparks (such as children’s birth records). Much anecdotal evidence, as you suggest, clearly points to Moses and Elizabeth as her parents. You cited the proximity of Elijah and Moses in the 1850 Federal Census; same is true in the 1840 Federal Census. Dr. Bill Rice Wolfe County <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Jo Spencer wrote (in part): I am researching Elijah and Delilah Spencer for a descendant (I come from Elijah's brother William.) Elijah's parents were James and Farabe, of Perry County. Elijah and Delilah are on the 1850 census Owsley Co (which became Wolfe.) They are living near Moses and Elizabeth (Deaton) Spencer. This is the Sandy Ridge area. I believe Delilah may have been their daughter; making her and Elijah 2nd cousins. They then moved to Powell/Menifee County. It is believed that Elijah was buried in the old Gladie Creek cemetery and then later moved when the paved road came through. Delilah is back in Wolfe County in 1880, with her children, Pherby and Robert D. She may be buried at the Ledford Cemetery at Pine Ridge. Does anyone have information about these families?