Who was David Spence?

David Spence (1639–1679) was born in Dysart, Fife, , Scotland and died in , Somerset, Maryland, USA. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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David Spence 1639–1679

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6 researchers on YourRoots have David Spence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 5 Apr 1639 · Dysart, Fife, , Scotland

Died 30 Jul 1679 · , Somerset, Maryland, USA

Father John Spens

Mother Helen Morris

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Immediate Family

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John Spens

Helen Morris

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Children

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Biography

The story of David Spence began in 1639 in Dysart, Fife, Scotland. David Spence passed away in 1679 in, Somerset, Maryland, USA.

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Birth of David Spence in Dysart, Fife, Scotland

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1679

Death of David Spence in, Somerset, Maryland, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from David Spence

This ancestor line traces from South Shield, Durham, England (1558) to Dysart, Fife, , Scotland (1639) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Spence (1639–1679) was born in Dysart, Fife, , Scotland and died in , Somerset, Maryland, USA. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have David 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.
: 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.