John Spens (1612–1704) was born in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland and died in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John David Spence or Spens 1612–1704

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 12 Mar 1612 · Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

Died 2 May 1704 · Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

In 1612, John David Spence or Spens entered the world in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland. John David Spence or Spens had children including david spence. John David Spence or Spens passed away in 1704 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of John David Spence or Spens in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

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Death of John David Spence or Spens in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Spens

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1565) to Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland (1612) across 2 generations.

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: John Spens (1612–1704) was born in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland and died in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. 3 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, 3 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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John David Spence or Spens PTP

1612–1704

Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland