Samuel Spencer 1696–1790
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Samuel Spencer 1696–1790
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Immediate Family
Biography
Samuel Spencer was born in 1696 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States, the child of michael spencer and elizabeth harris. Samuel Spencer passed away in 1790 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Monks Horton, Kent, England (1471) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1696) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Spencer (1696–1790) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel 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 9 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.
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Samuel Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record