Who was Robert Spencer?

Robert Spencer (1674–1748) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Spencer 1674–1748

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

Born 6 Nov 1674 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

Died 10 Oct 1748 · North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

Father Dr John Spencer

Mother Susannah Griffin

Siblings Abner Spencer, Benjamin Spencer, John Spencer, Michael Spencer, Peleg Spencer, Susannah Spencer, Thomas Spencer, William Spencer

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Immediate Family

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Dr John Spencer

Susannah Griffin

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Children

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Biography

In 1674, Robert Spencer entered the world in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA, born to dr john spencer and susannah griffin. Robert Spencer passed away in 1748 in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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Birth of Robert Spencer in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA

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Death of Robert Spencer in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, , England (1576) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA (1674) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Spencer (1674–1748) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA and died in North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA. 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 4 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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