Philip Le Despencer 1342–1401
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Philip Despencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Philip Despencer 1342–1401
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Immediate Family
Biography
Philip Le Despencer was born in 1342 in Gedney, Lincolnshire, England. Philip Le Despencer married elizabeth de tybotot, and had children including alice ledespencer. Philip Le Despencer passed away in 1401 in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England.
Sources
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1Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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2Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Despencer
This ancestor line traces from Whittington, Shropshire, England (1294) to Gedney, Lincolnshire, England (1342) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Philip Despencer (1342–1401) was born in Gedney, Lincolnshire, England and died in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Philip 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 3 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.
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Philip Despencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record