Thomas Spencer 1596–1681
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6 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 6 independent trees
Researchers connected through Thomas Spencer 1596–1681
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1596, Thomas Spencer entered the world in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England, born to thomas spencer and margaret. Thomas Spencer married patience chadbourne, and had children including elizabeth spencer, humphrey spencer, margaret spencer, martha spencer, mary spencer, moses sr spencer, roger spencer, william spencer. Thomas Spencer passed away in 1681 in Berwick, York, Maine, United States.
Sources
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1Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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2Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Church Records Gloucestershire, England, Extracted Parish Records
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6Census Maine, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spencer
This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1571) to Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England (1596) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Thomas Spencer (1596–1681) was born in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, , England and died in Berwick, York, Maine, United States. 6 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, 6 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 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
Thomas Spencer's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record