Nicholas Spicer was a merchant and freeman of Exeter who held the office of Mayor in 1603-1604, 1629-1630 and 1644-1645. He was a member of the Exeter Society of Merchant Adventurers and also served as their Governor.
Doing the Spicer Family History, I was aware of this painting, but did not realise that it is now in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. So, an absolute heart-stopping moment to know that family, even from New Zealand, can now visit their forebear. Thank you!
am a kiwi descendant of Alexander Spicer, john Spicer ‘s brother.from Auckland,married good scot, James Moffat in St. Pauls, Knightsbridge now retired to Risca,South wales.
My maiden great Aunt Marie Annette(Marnie) Spicer collated Spicer FamilyTree, which I have, showng line of decent from Thomas Spicer(b,1562) together with old photos of Capt.Alexander Edwards Spicer and family. .I am related to Spicers on both patrnal and maternal sides, as his son Archibald Hitchens Spicer is my great grandfather onmy father.s side and he is also my maternal great grandmother(Frances Mary Gilfillan)’s uncle!
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Doing the Spicer Family History, I was aware of this painting, but did not realise that it is now in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum. So, an absolute heart-stopping moment to know that family, even from New Zealand, can now visit their forebear. Thank you!
Kia ora! That’s really good news – thank you for sharing it with us!
am a kiwi descendant of Alexander Spicer, john Spicer ‘s brother.from Auckland,married good scot, James Moffat in St. Pauls, Knightsbridge now retired to Risca,South wales.
My maiden great Aunt Marie Annette(Marnie) Spicer collated Spicer FamilyTree, which I have, showng line of decent from Thomas Spicer(b,1562) together with old photos of Capt.Alexander Edwards Spicer and family. .I am related to Spicers on both patrnal and maternal sides, as his son Archibald Hitchens Spicer is my great grandfather onmy father.s side and he is also my maternal great grandmother(Frances Mary Gilfillan)’s uncle!
That’s really interesting, thank you for letting us know!
knew of EXETER connection Interesting to see painting ! Thanks.