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Michael Spencer 1611–1653 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1611

Birth Location: Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Death Date: Nov 1653

Death Location: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Garrard Spencer

Mother: Alice Spencer

Spouse(s): Isabel Robbins

Children(s): Dr. Michael, William Spencer

The story of Michael Spencer began in 1611 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom. In 1635, Michael Spencer resided in Essex, Massachusetts. Michael Spencer married Isabel Maria West Robbins, and had children including Dr John Spencer Of Michael, William Spencer. Michael Spencer passed away in 1653 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Michael Spencer began in 1611 in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
  • In 1635, Michael Spencer resided in Essex, Massachusetts.
  • Michael Spencer married Isabel Maria West Robbins, and had children including Dr John Spencer Of Michael, William Spencer.
  • Michael Spencer passed away in 1653 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Michael Spencer's Ancestors

Self
Michael Spencer
1611–1653
Birth Place: Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Parents
Garrard Jarrard Spencer
1576–1625
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Alice Spencer
1571–1628
Gravenhurst, Central Bedfordshire Unitary Authority, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Michael Spencer
1535–1583
Edworth, Bedfordshire
Elizabeth (W Collamore [Michael's 2nd) Wife]
1532–1599
Edworth, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
John (Lawrence) Whitebread
1514–1598
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Eleanor Radcliffe
1518–1598
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1500–1558
Ann Gerrard
1480–1560
John Whitebread
1522–1585
Lady Collamore
1510–1551
Edward Radcliffe
1490–1535
Elizabeth Petrie
1495–1583
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Spencer
1478–1532
Christine Baker
1474–1532
Thomas II
1500–1552
Maud French
1488–1554
Wilmot Hext
1487–1558

Michael Spencer's Descendants

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Michael Spencer (5 May 1611–Nov 1653) m. Isabel (Maria West) Robbins (1615–9 October 1674)
  1. 1. Dr. (John Spencer of) Michael 1638–1684
  2. 2. William Spencer 1652–1713

Michael Spencer's Timeline

5 Records

1611
5 May 1611
Birth of Michael Spencer in Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
1635
1635-1664
Age 24
Michael Spencer resided here in Essex, Massachusetts
Essex, Massachusetts
1638
1638
Age 27
Michael Spencer resided here in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
1653
Nov 1653
Age 42
Death of Michael Spencer in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1653
Mar 1653-1654
Age 42
Michael Spencer - Probate in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, British America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1611
    Event Place: Stotfold, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 165
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 15204.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BFO
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1634
    Event Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Cambridge, Massachusetts; Year: 1634; Page Number: 271

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1635-1664
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records, 1635-1681

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1638
    Event Place: Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1653
    Event Place: Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records Supplement, 1644 - 1691, The Essex Institute, 1911-1975; Salem, MA, USA; Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, Volumes 1-9; Volume: I; Page: 327
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: Mar 1653-1654
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, British America
    Record Source: Essex County, Massachusetts Probate Records Supplement, 1644 - 1691, The Essex Institute, 1911-1975; Salem, MA, USA; Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, Volumes 1-9; Volume: I; Page: 327

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