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Matthew Michael Spencer 1596–1653

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 26 Sep 1596 · Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Died 6 May 1653 · Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Father Michaell Spencer
Mother Alice Whitbread
Siblings Edmond Spencer Mr, Grace Spencer Ms, Johan Spencer

Researchers connected through Matthew Spencer 1596–1653

and 5 more tree owners connected with Matthew Spencer 1596–1653

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Matthew Michael Spencer was born in 1596 in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England, the child of michaell spencer and alice whitbread. Matthew Michael Spencer passed away in 1653 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Matthew Michael Spencer in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1653
Death of Matthew Michael Spencer in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Pontefract, West Riding, Yorkshire, England (1570) to Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England (1596) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Spencer (1596–1653) was born in Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England and died in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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.

Matthew Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew Michael Spencer PTP
1596–1653
Stotfold, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Matthew Spencer's Descendants

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Matthew Michael Spencer PTP 1596–1653