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Sarah Gardner Spencer 1644–1707

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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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B Reliability
B
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

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

Born 27 Jul 1644 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Died 28 May 1707 · Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Father Gerard Spencer
Mother Hannah Hills
Spouse Stephen Backus
Children Sarah Backus

Researchers connected through Sarah Spencer 1644–1707

and 5 more tree owners connected with Sarah Spencer 1644–1707

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.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

1644
Birth of Sarah Gardner Spencer in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Birth
1707
Death of Sarah Gardner Spencer in Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Sarah Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Gardner Spencer PTP
1644–1707
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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Sarah Spencer's Descendants

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Sarah Gardner Spencer PTP 1644–1707