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Michael Spencer 1531–1599

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Full name consistent across 16 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 16 trees
Death year and location consistent across 16 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)
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16 researchers on YourRoots have Michael Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 16 independent trees, with linked records

Born 27 May 1531 · Edworth, Bedfordshire, England
Died 18 Nov 1599 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, , England
Father John Spencer (1603–1684)
Mother Anne Merrill
Spouse Elizabeth Agnes Whitebread
Children Alice Spencer, Ann Spencer, Anne Spencer, Anthony Spencer, Catherine Spencer, Gerrard Spencer I, Joan Spencer, Johan John Spencer, John Spencer, Katherine Spencer, Michael Spencer, Richard Spencer, Thomas Spencer
Siblings Alice Spencer, Christian Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Gerard Spencer, Jane Spencer, John Spencer, Margaret Spencer, Mary Spencer, Nickolas Spencer, William Spencer

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Biography

In 1531, Michael Spencer entered the world in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, born to john spencer and anne merrill. Michael Spencer married elizabeth agnes whitebread, and had children including alice spencer, ann spencer, anne spencer, anthony spencer, catherine spencer, gerrard spencer i, joan spencer, johan john spencer, john spencer, katherine spencer, michael spencer, richard spencer, thomas spencer. Michael Spencer passed away in 1599 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  7. 7
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1531
Birth of Michael Spencer in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1599
Death of Michael Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Michael Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Gnosall, Staffordshire, England (1320) to Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1531) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Michael Spencer (1531–1599) was born in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England and died in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, , England. 16 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, 16 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 8 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.

Michael Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Michael Spencer PTP
1531–1599
Edworth, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
John Spencer PTP
1603–1684
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
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Michael Spencer's Descendants

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Michael Spencer PTP 1531–1599
  1. 1. Thomas Spencer PTP 1571–1631
  2. 2. John Spencer PTP 1603–1684