Lady Mary Willoughby Spencer 1588–1658
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20 researchers on YourRoots have Lady Spencer 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 20 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Lady Spencer 1588–1658
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Biography
The story of Lady Mary Willoughby Spencer began in 1588 in Althorp, Northamptonshire, England. Lady Mary Willoughby Spencer married richard heard, sir capt richard clough anderson ii jamestown ship transport, and had children including elizabeth anderson, john anderson, robert anderson sr, william anderson. Lady Mary Willoughby Spencer passed away in 1658 in Tring, Hertfordshire, England.
Sources
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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3Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Wormleighton, Warwickshire, England (1570) to Althorp, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England (1588) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lady Spencer (1588–1658) was born in Althorp, Northamptonshire, England and died in Tring, Hertfordshire, England. 20 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, 20 researchers on YourRoots have Lady 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.
Lady Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record