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John Spencer 1699–1775

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 Jan 1699 · Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Died 12 Oct 1775 · E Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Father Michael Spencer (1668–1748)
Mother Elizabeth Harris
Siblings Abner Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Isabel Spencer, Joanna Spencer, John Spencer, Mary Spencer, Michael Spencer, Orpha Spencer, Ruth Spencer, Samuel Spencer, Susanna Spencer

Researchers connected through John Spencer 1699–1775

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Spencer 1699–1775

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1699, John Spencer entered the world in Kent, Rhode Island, United States, born to michael spencer and elizabeth harris. John Spencer passed away in 1775 in E Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of John Spencer in Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Birth
1775
Death of John Spencer in E Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Monks Horton, Kent, England (1471) to Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1699) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Spencer (1699–1775) was born in Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in E Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 9 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.

John Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Spencer PTP
1699–1775
Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Michael Spencer PTP
1668–1748
East Greenwich, Kent County, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Unknown
Grandparents
John Spencer PTP
1710–1763
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Spencer's Descendants

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John Spencer PTP 1699–1775