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Matthew de Spencer-Churchill 1525–1577

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew Spencer-Churchill 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 2 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1525 · Bradford, Dorset, England
Died 23 Jul 1577 · Bradford Peverell, West Dorset District, Dorset, England
Father Roger DeSpencer (1493–1549)
Mother Jane Peverell\Wiggin (1499–1559)
Spouse Lady Golde (1526–1579)
Children Jasper Churchill De Spencer, Jasper Spencer)

Researchers connected through Matthew Spencer-Churchill 1525–1577

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Biography

In 1525, Matthew de Spencer-Churchill entered the world in Bradford, Dorset, England, born to roger despencer and jane peverell wiggin. Matthew de Spencer-Churchill married lady alicia golde, and had children including jasper churchill de spencer. Matthew de Spencer-Churchill passed away in 1577 in Bradford Peverell, West Dorset District, Dorset, England.

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Life Timeline

1525
Birth of Matthew de Spencer-Churchill in Bradford, Dorset, England
Birth
1577
Death of Matthew de Spencer-Churchill in Bradford Peverell, West Dorset District, Dorset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Spencer-Churchill

This ancestor line traces from Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England (1493) to Bradford, Dorset, England (1525) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Matthew Spencer-Churchill (1525–1577) was born in Bradford, Dorset, England and died in Bradford Peverell, West Dorset District, Dorset, 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.
Right now, 2 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-Churchill's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Matthew de Spencer-Churchill PTP
1525–1577
Bradford, Dorset, England
Parents
Roger DeSpencer PTP
1493–1549
Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England
Jane Peverell\Wiggin PTP
1499–1559
Bradford, Devon, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Matthew Spencer-Churchill's Descendants

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Matthew de Spencer-Churchill PTP 1525–1577 m. Lady Alicia Golde PTP 1526–1579