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Thomas Spencer 1596–1681

Public Tree Person

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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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
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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

Born 15 Dec 1596 · Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, , England
Died 15 Dec 1681 · Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Father Thomas Spencer
Mother Margaret
Spouse Patience Chadbourne
Children Elizabeth Spencer, Humphrey Spencer, Margaret Spencer, Martha Spencer, Mary Spencer, Moses Sr Spencer, Roger Spencer, William Spencer
Siblings Anthony Spencer, Ensign Gerard Spencer, Gerard Spencer, Margaret Spencer, Richard Spencer, Simon Spencer

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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

  1. 1
    Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

  2. 2
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

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

  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

  5. 5
    Church Records Gloucestershire, England, Extracted Parish Records

  6. 6
    Census Maine, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

Life Timeline

1596
Birth of Thomas Spencer in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England
Birth
1630
Thomas Spencer was married in Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Marriage
1681
Death of Thomas Spencer in Berwick, York, Maine, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Edworth, Bedfordshire, England (1571) to Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England (1596) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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.

Thomas Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Spencer PTP
1596–1681
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, , England
Parents
Thomas Spencer PTP
1596–1681
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas Spencer PTP
1596–1681
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, , England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Spencer's Descendants

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Thomas Spencer PTP 1596–1681