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David E Spence 1666–1726

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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7 researchers on YourRoots have David Spence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 7 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Jan 1666 · Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Died 20 Apr 1726 · Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Spouse Sarah Downing
Children Anne Myles Spence 2Nd Wife

Researchers connected through David Spence 1666–1726

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1666, David E Spence entered the world in Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States. David E Spence married sarah downing, and had children including anne myles spence 2nd wife. David E Spence passed away in 1726 in Northumberland, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

Life Timeline

1666
Birth of David E Spence in Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Birth
1726
Death of David E Spence in Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Spence

This ancestor line traces from South Shield, Durham, England (1558) to Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States (1666) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Spence (1666–1726) was born in Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States and died in Northumberland, Virginia, United States. 7 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, 7 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

David Spence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David E Spence PTP
1666–1726
Wiccocomoco, Northumberland, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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David Spence's Descendants

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David E Spence PTP 1666–1726