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Abner Spencer 1676–1759

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Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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11 researchers on YourRoots have Abner Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 4 Dec 1676 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Died 11 May 1759 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Father John Spencer (1602–1684)
Mother Susannah Spencer
Siblings Benjamin Spencer, Capt Robert Spencer, John Spencer, Michael Spencer, Peleg Spencer, Susannah Spencer, Thomas Spencer, William Spencer
Records
American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Rhode Island, Vital Extracts Rhode Island, Compiled Census and … FamilySearch Family Tree Rhode Island, Birth Index, 1636-1930 Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930 World Family Tree Vol. 62, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1676, Abner Spencer entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States, born to john spencer and susannah spencer. Abner Spencer passed away in 1759 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

  7. 7
    Census Rhode Island, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

  8. 8
    Record FamilySearch Family Tree

  9. 9
    Record Rhode Island, Birth Index, 1636-1930

  10. 10
    Record Rhode Island, Death Index, 1630-1930

  11. 11
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 62, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1676
Birth of Abner Spencer in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1759
Death of Abner Spencer in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abner Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Badby, Northamptonshire, England (1335) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1676) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Abner Spencer (1676–1759) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Abner in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Spencer
1602–1684 · Father
Susannah Spencer
Mother

Abner Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Abner Spencer PTP
1676–1759
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
John Spencer PTP
1602–1684
Stotford, Bedfordshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Abner Spencer's Descendants

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Abner Spencer PTP 1676–1759