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Thomas Spencer 1571–1631

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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 20 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 20 trees
Death year and location consistent across 20 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
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20 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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 20 independent trees

Born 12 Mar 1571 · Edworth, Bedfordshire, , England
Died 13 Jun 1631 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, , England
Father Michael Spencer (1531–1599)
Mother Elizabeth Agnes Collamore
Siblings Alice Smyth, Anne Spencer, Anthony Spencer, Catharine Spencer, Gerard I Spencer, Joan Spencer, Johan John Spencer, John Spencer, Katherine Spencer, Michael Spencer, Richard Spencer

Researchers connected through Thomas Spencer 1571–1631

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1571, Thomas Spencer entered the world in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, born to michael merril spencer and elizabeth agnes collamore. Thomas Spencer passed away in 1631 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  5. 5
    Record briggs.FTW

  6. 6
    Record UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current

Life Timeline

1571
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England
Birth
1631
Death of Thomas Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Badby, Northamptonshire, England (1335) to Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1571) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Spencer (1571–1631) was born in Edworth, Bedfordshire, , England and died in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, , England. 20 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, 20 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 7 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.

Thomas Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Spencer PTP
1571–1631
Edworth, Bedfordshire, , England
Parents
Michael Merril Spencer PTP
1531–1599
Edworth Parish, Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Spencer's Descendants

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Thomas Spencer PTP 1571–1631