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William H Spencer 1761–1839

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Spencer in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 2 Feb 1761 · Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Died 9 Apr 1839 · Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
Father William Spencer Sr
Spouse Sarah Davis Spencer
Children Cristener Tener Spencer

Researchers connected through William Spencer 1761–1839

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Biography

In 1761, William H Spencer entered the world in Prince William County, Virginia, USA, born to william spencer sr. William H Spencer married sarah davis spencer, and had children including cristener tener spencer. William H Spencer passed away in 1839 in Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1761
Birth of William H Spencer in Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Birth
1839
Death of William H Spencer in Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Spencer

This ancestor line traces from King William, King William, Virginia, United States (1734) to Prince William County, Virginia, USA (1761) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Spencer (1761–1839) was born in Prince William County, Virginia, USA and died in Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA. 2 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, 2 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 2 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 H Spencer PTP
1761–1839
Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Spencer's Descendants

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William H Spencer PTP 1761–1839