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Robert Spink 1615–1695

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Spink in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1615 · Gravesend, Kent, England
Died 27 Mar 1695 · Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Spouse Alice Howes Hewes
Children Abigail Spink, Benjamin Spink, Benjamin Spinks, Elizabeth Spink, Ishmael Spink Captain, John Spink, Margaret Spink, Nicholas Spink, Robert Spink, Samuel Spink, Sarah Spink, Shebna Spink
Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Ancestors of Benjamin Ferris Blakeney …
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Biography

The story of Robert Spink began in 1615 in Gravesend, Kent, England. Robert Spink married alice howes hewes, and had children including abigail spink, benjamin spink, benjamin spinks, elizabeth spink, ishmael spink captain, john spink, margaret spink, nicholas spink, robert spink, samuel spink, sarah spink, shebna spink. Robert Spink passed away in 1695 in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA.

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Ancestors of Benjamin Ferris Blakeney and his wife Stella Peronne Sabin ...

Life Timeline

1615
Birth of Robert Spink in Gravesend, Kent, England
Birth
1695
Death of Robert Spink in Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Spink

This ancestor line traces from Greensend, Suffolk, England (1590) to Gravesend, Kent, England (1615) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Spink (1615–1695) was born in Gravesend, Kent, England and died in Kingston, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Robert Spink's Ancestors

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Robert Spink PTP
1615–1695
Gravesend, Kent, England
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Robert Spink's Descendants

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Robert Spink PTP 1615–1695