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William Spencer 1672–1712

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 William Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 3 independent trees

Born 1 Jul 1672 · Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Died 6 Feb 1712 · East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Spouse Anne Surridge
Children Susanna Or Ann Spencer

Researchers connected through William Spencer 1672–1712

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Spencer 1672–1712

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Anne Surridge

Biography

William Spencer was born in 1672 in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States. William Spencer married anne surridge, and had children including susanna or ann spencer. William Spencer passed away in 1712 in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1672
Birth of William Spencer in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1712
Death of William Spencer in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Spencer (1672–1712) was born in Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States and died in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. 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 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 1 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 Spencer PTP
1672–1712
Woodbridge, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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William Spencer's Descendants

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William Spencer PTP 1672–1712