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Janet Spence 1732–1791

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet Spence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 12 Apr 1732 · Birsay, Orkney, Scotland
Died 30 Jan 1791 · Birsay, Orkney, Scotland
Spouse Thomas Flett
Children Andrew Fleet, Ann Fleet, Anne Fleet, George Fleet, Jane Fleet, John Old Flett, Marion Fleet

Researchers connected through Janet Spence 1732–1791

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Biography

The story of Janet Spence began in 1732 in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland. Janet Spence married thomas flett, and had children including andrew fleet, ann fleet, anne fleet, george fleet, jane fleet, john old flett, marion fleet. Janet Spence passed away in 1791 in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1732
Birth of Janet Spence in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland
Birth
1791
Death of Janet Spence in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Janet Spence

This ancestor line traces from Seatter, Birsay, Orkney, Orkney Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom (1705) to Birsay, Orkney, , Scotland (1732) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Janet Spence (1732–1791) was born in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland and died in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet 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 2 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.

Janet Spence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Janet Spence PTP
1732–1791
Birsay, Orkney, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Janet Spence's Descendants

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Janet Spence PTP 1732–1791