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Martha Spencer 1657–1703

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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 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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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
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 May 1657 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 5 Feb 1703 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories

Researchers connected through Martha Spencer 1657–1703

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Immediate Family

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No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

Martha Spencer was born in 1657 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of sgt thomas spencer and sarah mary bearding. Martha Spencer passed away in 1703 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1657
Birth of Martha Spencer in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1703
Death of Martha Spencer in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1505) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1657) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Spencer (1657–1703) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 5 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

Martha Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha Spencer PTP
1657–1703
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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Martha Spencer's Descendants

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Martha Spencer PTP 1657–1703