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Roger DeSpencer 1493–1549

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 Roger DeSpencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 24 Apr 1493 · Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England
Died 7 Jul 1549 · Bradford, Dorset, England
Spouse Jane Peverell Wiggin
Children Matthew De Spencer Churchill

Researchers connected through Roger DeSpencer 1493–1549

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Biography

Roger DeSpencer was born in 1493 in Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England. Roger DeSpencer married jane peverell wiggin, and had children including matthew de spencer churchill. Roger DeSpencer passed away in 1549 in Bradford, Dorset, England.

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Life Timeline

1493
Birth of Roger DeSpencer in Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England
Birth
1549
Death of Roger DeSpencer in Bradford, Dorset, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger DeSpencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger DeSpencer (1493–1549) was born in Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England and died in Bradford, Dorset, 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 Roger 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 1 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.

Related Records

Roger DeSpencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger DeSpencer PTP
1493–1549
Catherston Lewes, Dorset, England
Parents
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Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Roger DeSpencer's Descendants

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Roger DeSpencer PTP 1493–1549 m. Jane Peverell\Wiggin PTP 1499–1559