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William Booker Spencer 1544–1596

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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

4 researchers on YourRoots have William Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 4 independent trees

Born 6 Dec 1544 · Chelmsford, Essex, England
Died 11 Jan 1596 · Rudgwick, Sussex, England
Father John High Sheriff Sir Spencer Ii
Siblings Elizabeth Carey, Katherine , Richard Spensar

Researchers connected through William Spencer 1544–1596

and 3 more tree owners connected with William Spencer 1544–1596

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of William Booker Spencer began in 1544 in Chelmsford, Essex, England. William Booker Spencer passed away in 1596 in Rudgwick, Sussex, England.

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Life Timeline

1544
Birth of William Booker Spencer in Chelmsford, Essex, England
Birth
1596
Death of William Booker Spencer in Rudgwick, Sussex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Spencer

This ancestor line traces from Fawsley, Northamptonshire, , England (1500) to Chelmsford, Essex, England (1544) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Spencer (1544–1596) was born in Chelmsford, Essex, England and died in Rudgwick, Sussex, England. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 3 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.

William Spencer's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Booker Spencer PTP
1544–1596
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Spencer's Descendants

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William Booker Spencer PTP 1544–1596