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Thomas Spencer 1679–1752

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 3 independent trees

Born 22 Jul 1679 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Died 25 Apr 1752 · East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Father John Spencer (1710–1763)
Mother Susanna Griffin
Siblings John Spencer, Michael Spencer, Peleg Spencer, Robert Spencer, William Spencer

Researchers connected through Thomas Spencer 1679–1752

and 2 more tree owners connected with Thomas Spencer 1679–1752

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Thomas Spencer began in 1679 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. Thomas Spencer passed away in 1752 in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America.

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Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Thomas Spencer in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Birth
1752
Death of Thomas Spencer in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Badby, Northamptonshire, England (1335) to East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States (1679) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Spencer (1679–1752) was born in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America and died in East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America. 3 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, 3 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 10 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
1679–1752
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, British Colonial America
Parents
John Spencer PTP
1710–1763
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Peleg Spencer PTP
1683–1763
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Thomas Spencer's Descendants

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Thomas Spencer PTP 1679–1752