Who was Alice Goodspeed?

Alice Goodspeed (1576–1596) was born in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Alice in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Alice Goodspeed 1576–1596

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 19 Aug 1576 · Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England

Died 12 Sep 1596 · Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Father Nicholas Goodspeed

Mother Margaret Bennett

Siblings Alice Goodspeed, Anna Goodspeed, Joan Goodspeed, Margaret Goodspeed, Nicholas Goodspeed

Records

Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Goodspeed

Margaret Bennett

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Alice Goodspeed began in 1576 in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England. Alice Goodspeed passed away in 1596 in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

Life Timeline

1576

Birth of Alice Goodspeed in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England

Birth

1596

Death of Alice Goodspeed in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alice Goodspeed

This ancestor line traces from Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England (1460) to Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England (1576) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alice Goodspeed (1576–1596) was born in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Stratford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Alice 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 4 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.
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