YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

*Sir Henry Spelman 1530–1581

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

A Reliability
A
Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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

2 researchers on YourRoots have *Sir Spelman 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 23 Feb 1530 · Congham, Norfolk, England
Died 7 Oct 1581 · Congham, Norfolk, England
Father John Espileman Spelman
Spouse Lady Frances Saunders
Children Bridget Spilman, Elizabeth Spilman, Erasmus Spelman, John Sir Spelman, Sir Henry Spilman
Siblings Bridget Moundeford, John Spelman
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Ancestry Family Tree UK and Ireland, Find a …
Compare Tree

Researchers connected through *Sir Spelman 1530–1581

and 1 more tree owner connected with *Sir Spelman 1530–1581

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Sir Henry Spelman began in 1530 in Congham, Norfolk, England. Sir Henry Spelman married lady frances saunders, and had children including bridget spilman, elizabeth spilman, erasmus spelman, john sir spelman, sir henry spilman. Sir Henry Spelman passed away in 1581 in Congham, Norfolk, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  3. 3
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1530
Birth of Sir Henry Spelman in Congham, Norfolk, England
Birth
1581
Death of Sir Henry Spelman in St Giles Cripplegate, London, London, England, United Kingdom
Death
1581
Burial of Sir Henry Spelman in Congham, Norfolk, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from *Sir Spelman

This ancestor line traces from Narborough, Norfolk, England (1500) to Congham, Norfolk, England (1530) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

*Sir Spelman (1530–1581) was born in Congham, Norfolk, England and died in Congham, Norfolk, 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 (A) 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.
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

John Espileman Spelman
Father

*Sir Spelman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
*Sir Henry Spelman PTP
1530–1581
Congham, Norfolk, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

*Sir Spelman's Descendants

1.
*S
*Sir Henry Spelman PTP 1530–1581