Raymond Carl Spicer was born February 5, 1888. He was the seventh child
     of James Thomas Spicer and Hulda Virgina Garlow. The family moved to Colby,
     Kansas where he was born, from Fairmont, West Virginia. Later, the family
     moved to Hazelton, Kansas to a farm.
       He met and married Lillian George, daughter of JOhn George and Susan
     Elizabeth Tracy, in March of 1909. They farmed the land, three miles from
     Hazelton, now owned by their sons, George and Frank Spicer.
       Ray was a rancher and stockman and enjoyed trading mules and horses. He
     was an auctioneer and was known for his ability to entertain with stories
     and rhymes. A generous man, he looked after the less fortunate members of
     the community.
       Lillian was a lovely, soft-spoken woman, who aided in family activities
     and cared for other in their times of need. She cared for the nursery
     children in Sunday School for years. Both were active in the Methodist
     Church. Both had attended Maple Grove School. The land for the school was
     donated by Lillian's father, John George.
       Ray and Lillian both passed away in 1933. They had five children: Edna,
     Maude, Frank, George and Ruth.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 434