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John Spencer 1734–1783

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 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 5 independent trees

Born 19 Dec 1734 · Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England
Died 31 Oct 1783 · Bath, Somersetshire, England
Father Anne Lady Spencer Countess Of Sunderland Digby
Siblings Earl Robert Spencer, Edward Spencer, Lord Robert Spencer Of Sunderland
Records
Find a Grave website Horton Family Tree on ancestry.co.uk WikiTree
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Researchers connected through John Spencer 1734–1783

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Spencer began in 1734 in Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England. John Spencer passed away in 1783 in Bath, Somersetshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Find a Grave website

  2. 2
    Record Horton Family Tree on ancestry.co.uk

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    Record WikiTree

Life Timeline

1734
Birth of John Spencer in Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England
Birth
1783
Death of John Spencer in Bath, Somersetshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Barcelona, Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain (1000) to Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England (1734) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Spencer (1734–1783) was born in Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England and died in Bath, Somersetshire, England. 5 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, 5 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 25 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

Anne Lady Spencer Countess Of Sunderland Digby
Father
John Spencer in the US Census
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John Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Spencer PTP
1734–1783
Althorpe, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Spencer's Descendants

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John Spencer PTP 1734–1783