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Ensign Gerard Spencer 1614–1685

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Ensign Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 6 independent trees

Born 25 Apr 1614 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Died 29 Jun 1685 · Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Father Jarrard Spencer
Mother Alice Whitbread
Siblings Elizabeth Spencer, Henry Spencer, John Spencer, Lieutenant William Spencer Right Honorable And Ancient Artillery Company, Michael Spencer, Nicholas Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Richard Spencer, Sergeant Thomas Spencer, Timothy Spencer

Researchers connected through Ensign Spencer 1614–1685

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1614, Ensign Gerard Spencer entered the world in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, born to jarrard spencer and alice whitbread. Ensign Gerard Spencer passed away in 1685 in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1614
Birth of Ensign Gerard Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1685
Death of Ensign Gerard Spencer in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ensign Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Badby, Northamptonshire, England (1335) to Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England (1614) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ensign Spencer (1614–1685) was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died in Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, 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 Ensign 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 8 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.

Ensign Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ensign Gerard Spencer PTP
1614–1685
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ensign Spencer's Descendants

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Ensign Gerard Spencer PTP 1614–1685