Who was Robert Spencer?

Robert Spencer (1567–1627) was born in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England and died in Brington, Northamptonshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Spencer 1567–1627

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 JUL 1567 · Goldington, Bedfordshire, England

Died 25 OCT 1627 · Brington, Northamptonshire, England

Father John Spencer (1734–1783)

Mother Catlyn

Spouse Margaret Willoughby

Children William Spencer

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Biography

The story of Robert Spencer began in 1567 in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England. In 1600, Robert Spencer was employed in Northamptonshire, England. Robert Spencer married margaret willoughby, and had children including william spencer. Robert Spencer passed away in 1627 in Brington, Northamptonshire, England.

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1567

Birth of Robert Spencer in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England

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1567

Robert Spencer was christened in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England

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1600

Robert Spencer was employed in Northamptonshire, England

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1627

Burial of Robert Spencer in St Mary's Church, Brington, Northamptonshire, England

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1627

Death of Robert Spencer in Brington, Northamptonshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Warwickshire, England (1333) to Goldington, Bedfordshire, England (1567) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Spencer (1567–1627) was born in Goldington, Bedfordshire, England and died in Brington, Northamptonshire, 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 Robert 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.
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