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Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer 1598–1667

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 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 2 independent trees

Born 08 Nov 1598 · Tichfield, Hampshire, England
Died 16 Jul 1667 · Brighton, Sussex, England
Father Elizabeth Charlotte Vernon Countess Of Southampton
Spouse Sir William Of Wormleighton Spencer 2Nd Baron Spencer Of Wormleighton Kb Mp
Children Alice Spencer, Anne Spencer, Catherine Spencer, Elizabeth Bediford, Henry Spencer 1St Earl Of Sunderland 3Rd Baron Spencer Of Wormleighton, John Spencer, Lady Alice Countess Of Drogheda Spenser, Lady Anne Spencer, Lady Elizabeth Spencer, Lady Shaftesbury, Mary Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Richard Spencer Brington, Robert 1St Viscount Teviot Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, Thomas Spencer, William Ashton Lancashire Spencer

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Biography

In 1598, Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer entered the world in Tichfield, Hampshire, England, born to elizabeth charlotte vernon countess of southampton. Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer married sir william of wormleighton spencer 2nd baron spencer of wormleighton kb mp, and had children including alice spencer, anne spencer, catherine spencer, elizabeth bediford, henry spencer 1st earl of sunderland 3rd baron spencer of wormleighton, john spencer, lady alice countess of drogheda spenser, lady anne spencer, lady elizabeth spencer, lady margaret cooper spencer countess shaftesbury, mary spencer, rachel spencer, richard spencer brington, robert 1st viscount teviot spencer, sarah spencer, sir anthony ashley cooper, thomas spencer, william ashton lancashire spencer. Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer passed away in 1667 in Brighton, Sussex, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials

Life Timeline

1598
Birth of Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer in Tichfield, Hampshire, England
Birth
1667
Death of Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer in Brighton, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lady Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Hodnet, Shropshire Unitary Authority, Shropshire, England (1572) to Tichfield, Hampshire, England (1598) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lady Spencer (1598–1667) was born in Tichfield, Hampshire, England and died in Brighton, Sussex, England. 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.
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Lady Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lady Judy Penelope Wriothesley, Baroness Spencer PTP
1598–1667
Tichfield, Hampshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lady Spencer's Descendants

    1. 1. James Benjamin Cooper PTP 1661–1732
  1. 2. John Spencer PTP 1960–1960
  2. 3. Sarah Spencer PTP 1636–1691