Sir Thomas de Spencer, Snitterffild Leighton 1500–1535
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Leighton 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Leighton 1500–1535
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Immediate Family
Biography
Sir Thomas de Spencer, Snitterffild Leighton was born in 1500 in in Weidon, Northhamptonshire, England, the child of sir knight john spencer of wormleighton direct male line ancestor of lady diane spencer and winston churchill 15th ggf and lady isabel sofia de graunt b. Sir Thomas de Spencer, Snitterffild Leighton passed away in 1535 in Kent, England.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Leighton
This ancestor line traces from Snitterfield, Warwickshire, England (1450) to in Weidon, Northhamptonshire, England (1500) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Leighton (1500–1535) was born in in Weidon, Northhamptonshire, England and died in Kent, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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Sir Leighton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record