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James Spencer 1562–1636

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have James 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: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 04 Mar 1562 · Kempton, Bedfordshire, England
Died 29 Nov 1636 · Kempston, Bedfordshire, England
Father Sir Gerard Spencer
Spouse Margaret BRUMLEY (1563–1649)
Children Mary Spencer

Researchers connected through James Spencer 1562–1636

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1562, James Spencer entered the world in Kempton, Bedfordshire, England, born to sir gerard spencer. James Spencer married margaret brumley, and had children including mary spencer. James Spencer passed away in 1636 in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1562
Birth of James Spencer in Kempton, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1586
James Spencer was married in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England
Marriage
1586
James Spencer was married in Kempston,Bedford,England
Marriage
1636
Death of James Spencer in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Pavenham, Beds, England (1492) to Kempton, Bedfordshire, England (1562) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Spencer (1562–1636) was born in Kempton, Bedfordshire, England and died in Kempston, Bedfordshire, England. 4 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have James 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.

James Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Spencer PTP
1562–1636
Kempton, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Spencer's Descendants

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James Spencer PTP 1562–1636 m. Margaret BRUMLEY PTP 1563–1649