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Philip Le Despencer 1342–1401

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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

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

Born 18 Oct 1342 · Gedney, Lincolnshire, England
Died 4 Aug 1401 · Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England
Spouse Elizabeth De Tybotot
Children Alice Ledespencer

Researchers connected through Philip Despencer 1342–1401

and 3 more tree owners connected with Philip Despencer 1342–1401

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

  1. 1
    Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.

  2. 2
    Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1342
Birth of Philip Le Despencer in Gedney, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1401
Death of Philip Le Despencer in Goxhill, Lincolnshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Philip Despencer

This ancestor line traces from Whittington, Shropshire, England (1294) to Gedney, Lincolnshire, England (1342) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Philip Despencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Philip Le Despencer PTP
1342–1401
Gedney, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Philip Despencer's Descendants

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Philip Le Despencer PTP 1342–1401