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Sergeant Thomas Spencer 1607–1687

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
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

4 researchers on YourRoots have Sergeant Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 29 Mar 1607 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England
Died 11 Sep 1687 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Gerard Spencer
Mother Alice Whitehead
Siblings Elizabeth Spencer, Gerard Ensign Spencer, Henry Spencer, John Spencer, Lieutenant William Spencer, Mary Spencer, Michael Spencer, Nicholas Spencer, Rachel 1602 Spencer Twin, Richard Spencer, Timothy Spencer

Researchers connected through Sergeant Spencer 1607–1687

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Sergeant Thomas Spencer began in 1607 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England. Sergeant Thomas Spencer passed away in 1687 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Sergeant Thomas Spencer in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1607
Birth of Sergeant Thomas Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England
Birth
1681
Death of Sergeant Thomas Spencer in Berwick, York, Maine
Death
1687
Death of Sergeant Thomas Spencer in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sergeant Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1576) to Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England (1607) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sergeant Spencer (1607–1687) was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England and died in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 Sergeant 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 2 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.

Sergeant Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sergeant Thomas Spencer PTP
1607–1687
Stotfold, Bedfordshire Co, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Sergeant Spencer's Descendants

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Sergeant Thomas Spencer PTP 1607–1687