According to the Historical Gazetter of Tioga County, NY (1785-1888): "The town (Spencer) was formed by an act of the legislature passed February 28, 1806, receiving its name in honor of Judge Ambrose Spencer. At this time, however, it was a town of great extent, set off from Owego (now Tioga). From this large territory have been formed the towns of Candor, Caroline, Danby and Newfield, the latter three in Tompkins county, set off February 22, 1811; and Cayuta in Schuyler county, organized March 20, 1824." Hope this helps in your search. In a message dated 4/11/01 4:02:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, NYTIOGA-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Hello list, > Would there have been a Spencer, Tioga Co, NY in 1817? > > I'm trying to figure out if the Spencer listed for the birthplace of my g= > g > grandmother was Spencer, Tioga Co, NY or PA???? > > Any ideas? Thanks. JB Wilson, Beaverton, OR :-) >