Who was Thomas Spencer?

Thomas Spencer (1607–1687) was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. 16 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Thomas Spencer 1607–1687

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 16 independent trees

Born 29 MAR 1607 · Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England

Died 11 SEP 1687 · Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

Father Gerald Spencer

Mother Alice Whitbread

Siblings Alice Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Gerald Spencer, Henry Spencer, John Spencer, Michael Spencer, Nicolas Spencer, Rachel Spencer, Richard Spencer, Timothy Spencer, William Spencer

Records

Family Data Collection - Births Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … North America, Family Histories England, Select Births and Christenings New England, the Great Migration … Norfolk, England, Church of England … Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery … U.S., Craftperson Files briggs.FTW GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 … GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gerald Spencer

Alice Whitbread

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Thomas Spencer was born in 1607 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, the child of gerald spencer and alice whitbread. Thomas Spencer passed away in 1687 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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Record New England, the Great Migration and the Great Migration Begins
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Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Church of England Baptism, Marriages, and Burials
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Burial Records Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
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Burial Records Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices
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Record U.S., Craftperson Files
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Record briggs.FTW
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Record GEDCOM file. Imported on 15 June 2022.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Colleen Lee Myhre. Created on 24 MAY 2014. Imported on 27 May 2014.

Life Timeline

1607

Birth of Thomas Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England

Birth

1687

Death of Thomas Spencer in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Defford, Worcestershire, England (1305) to Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England (1607) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Thomas Spencer (1607–1687) was born in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England and died in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. 16 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 16 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 11 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.