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Thomas Spence 1702–1702

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

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Spence in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 03 Jul 1702 · Holm, Orkney, Scotland
Died 5 Jul 1702 · Orkney, Scotland
Father John Spence 3Rd Of Scapa Master Of Kirwall Grammar School
Mother Elizabeth Fotheringhame
Siblings Anna Spence, Elizabeth Spence, James Spence, Jean Spence, Margaret Spence, Marjory Spence, Rev Nicol Nicolas Spence 4Th Of Scapa Minister Of The Gospel At Westray In Orkney 1761 83 Formerly Minister Of The Gospel At Ramsgate In Kent

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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1702, Thomas Spence entered the world in Holm, Orkney, Scotland, born to john spence 3rd of scapa master of kirwall grammar school and elizabeth fotheringhame. Thomas Spence passed away in 1702 in Orkney, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

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Birth of Thomas Spence in Holm, Orkney, Scotland
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1702
Death of Thomas Spence in Orkney, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spence

This ancestor line traces from Halcro, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom (1607) to Holm, Orkney, Scotland (1702) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Spence (1702–1702) was born in Holm, Orkney, Scotland and died in Orkney, Scotland. 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 Thomas 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 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Thomas Spence's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Thomas Spence PTP
1702–1702
Holm, Orkney, Scotland
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Thomas Spence's Descendants

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Thomas Spence PTP 1702–1702