Sarah Gardner Spencer 1644–1707
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Sarah Spencer 1644–1707
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1644, Sarah Gardner Spencer entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, born to gerard spencer and hannah hills. Sarah Gardner Spencer married stephen backus, and had children including sarah backus. Sarah Gardner Spencer passed away in 1707 in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut.
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1Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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2Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom (1576) to East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut (1644) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sarah Spencer (1644–1707) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut and died in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut. 6 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, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 3 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
Sarah Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record