Spencer was ordained by Bishop Selwyn to be the deacon for the district of Taupo on 24 September 1843, but due to scandal over Spencer's purported advances toward a Māori girl, the couple moved to Rotorua.
Spencer was ordained by Bishop Selwyn. This was to be the deacon for the district of Taupo on 24 September 1843. The couple moved to Rotorua. This was due to scandal over Spencer's purported advances toward a Māori girl.