William Henry Spencer

William Henry Spencer (September 1857 – May 30, 1925) was an Afro-American educator in Columbus, Georgia, in the late 19th and early 20th century. Early years He was born September 1857 to Henry Spencer, a blacksmith, in Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia. He was raised by his father along with his sisters: Mary, Dora, Hattie, Ella, Leila and Lidia; and a brother, Samuel. Spencer attended the Asbury Chapel, a Columbus public school designated for African-American children. After graduating, he applied for and received a certificate for teaching in 1875, marking the beginning of a 50 year career in education.