Who was William SPENCER?

William SPENCER (1640–1712) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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William SPENCER 1640–1712

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have William SPENCER in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 29 AUG 1640 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Died 13 DEC 1712 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Father Gerard Spencer

Mother Hannah

Siblings Alice Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Hannah Spencer, John Spencer, Mehitable Spencer, Nathaniel Spencer, Rebecca Spencer, Ruth Spencer, Samuel Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Thomas Spencer, Timothy Spencer

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Immediate Family

Parents

Gerard Spencer

Hannah

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William SPENCER began in 1640 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. William SPENCER passed away in 1712 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA.

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1640

Birth of William SPENCER in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1712

Death of William SPENCER in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William SPENCER

This ancestor line traces from Willington, Bedfordshire, England (1353) to East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States (1640) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William SPENCER (1640–1712) was born in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA and died in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA. 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 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.
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