Michael Spencer 1531–1599
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18 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 18 independent trees
Researchers connected through Michael Spencer 1531–1599
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1531, Michael Spencer entered the world in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, born to knight sir john spencer ii high sheriff of northamptonshire england and frances catherine kitson spencer baroness spencer lady. Michael Spencer passed away in 1599 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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7Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Woore, Shropshire, England (1490) to Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1531) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Michael Spencer (1531–1599) was born in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England and died in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England. 18 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, 18 researchers on YourRoots have Michael 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.
Related Records
Michael Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record