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Gerard Spencer 1601–1649

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 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
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Gerard Spencer 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 20 Sep 1601 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Died 12 Aug 1649 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Father Thomas Spencer (1679–1752)
Mother Margaret Bedfordshire Brainthwait Fosse
Siblings Abraham Alexander Spencer, Agnes Spencer, Anthony Spencer, Elizabeth Abigail Spencer, Ensign Gerard Spencer, Grace Spencer, Jane Spencer, Margaret Spencer, Mary Grace Spencer, Richard Spencer, Simon Spencer, Thomas Spencer, Thomas Spencer Ll
Records
Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Gerard Spencer was born in 1601 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, the child of thomas spencer and margaret bedfordshire brainthwait fosse. Gerard Spencer passed away in 1649 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1601
Birth of Gerard Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of Gerard Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gerard Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England (1601) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gerard Spencer (1601–1649) was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England. 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 Gerard 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.

Related Records

Thomas Spencer
1679–1752 · Father
Margaret Bedfordshire Brainthwait Fosse
Mother

Gerard Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gerard Spencer PTP
1601–1649
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Spencer PTP
1679–1752
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Unknown
Grandparents
John Spencer PTP
1676–1749
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Gerard Spencer's Descendants

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Gerard Spencer PTP 1601–1649