Albert edward Spencer was born 3 September 1877 and baptised 25 September 1881 at All Saints Church, Rotherhithe. His parents were Charles and Emily and they were living at 3 Westlake Road. His 2 brothers Albert Edward and William Robert were also baptised on the same day.

He also had 2 sisters Elizabeth and Emily and 2 other brothers John and George.

He married Alice Maria Marshall on 19 December 1903 at St.Lukes Church, Deptford.

 In 1911 he was living at 1 Maynard Rd, Rotherhithe S E with his wife Alice and children Albert, Mabel, Emily, William and Elizabeth. One of their children has already died. He was employed as a bricklayer.

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