Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland 1640–1702
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Sunderland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Robert Sunderland 1640–1702
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1640, Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland entered the world in Paris, Île-de-France, France, born to henry spencer 1st earl of sunderland and dorothy sydney. Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland married anne digby, and had children including anne spencer lady, charles spencer 3rd earl of sunderland, elizabeth spencer, isabella spencer, robert spencer lord spencer. Robert Spencer 2nd Earl of Sunderland passed away in 1702 in Great Brington, Northamptonshire, England.
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1Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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2Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Sunderland
This ancestor line traces from Raglan Castle, Raglan, Monmouth, Gwent, Wales (1423) to Paris, France (1640) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Robert Sunderland (1640–1702) was born in Paris, Île-de-France, France and died in Great 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.
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Robert Sunderland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record