Who was Elizabeth Spencer?

Elizabeth Spencer (1648–1712) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America. 8 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Elizabeth Spencer 1648–1712

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Full name consistent across 8 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 26 Mar 1648 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America

Died 01 Jan 1712 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America

Father Thomas Sargent Spencer Ii

Mother Anne Elizabeth Woodward 7Gg

Siblings Abraham Spencer, Anne Spencer, Benjamin Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer Verify Mother, Elizabeth White Spencer, John Spencer, Susannah Spencer, Thomas Spencer

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sargent Spencer Ii

Anne Elizabeth Woodward 7Gg

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Elizabeth Spencer began in 1648 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America. Elizabeth Spencer passed away in 1712 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America.

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

Life Timeline

1648

Birth of Elizabeth Spencer in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America

Birth

1712

Death of Elizabeth Spencer in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA (1648) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Spencer (1648–1712) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Colonial America. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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.
: 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.