Lord Michael Merril Spencer 1531–1599
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Lord Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Lord Spencer 1531–1599
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Biography
In 1531, Lord Michael Merril Spencer entered the world in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, born to sir knight john thomas spencer ii mp high sheriff of northhampshire baron and lady anne agnes merrill clark gerrard spencer. Lord Michael Merril Spencer married lady elizabeth agnes gerrard collomore, and had children including alice annis spencer giles smith, alice spencer, ann spencer, annes spencer, anthony spencer, catharine spencer, gerard spenser, joan le despencer, johan john spencer, john spencer, michael spencer, richard spencer, sir richard spencer of offley, thomas spencer. Lord Michael Merril Spencer passed away in 1599 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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1Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lord Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Pavenham, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1446) to Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1531) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lord Spencer (1531–1599) was born in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom and died in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Lord 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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- 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.
Lord Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record